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On the Trail of Hidden Countries Unique Moldova Tour with Hisky Airlines Winter Season 3 Nights 4 Days
Day 1
Istanbul – Chisinau
Moldova Night Dinner with Music (Extra Tour) 40 euros
On Thursday at 11:20, we meet at Istanbul New Airport. We depart for Chisinau at 14:20 on Hisky Airlines flight H70422, arriving at 15:00 local time in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova and one of the greenest cities in Europe. After meeting our guide waiting at the airport, we transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle. After checking in at our hotel, we have free time to rest. Guests who wish can join the extra organized Moldova Night tour (40 euros), enjoying the unique flavors of traditional Moldovan cuisine while experiencing a delightful and unforgettable evening with live performances from local artists. At the end of the night, we return to our hotel to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 2
Moldova Panoramic City Tour
Milestii Mici Wine Cellar (Tasting) 95 euros – Gagauzia Turkish Republic Tour (With Meal) (Extra Tour) 95 euros
Warning: When leaving the hotel today, please make sure to bring our ID cards or passports, and since the cellar is cool, we should also have a light jacket or vest with us when we leave the hotel.
After having breakfast at our hotel, we start the day. Guests wishing to join the extra organized Milestii Mici Wine Cellar and Gagauzia Turkish Republic tour set off. Milestii Mici, the world’s largest underground wine cellar, houses 200 km of tunnels and the “Golden Wine Collection” located at a depth of 80 meters. This impressive cellar, which entered the Guinness World Records in 2005, offers a unique experience for wine lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Throughout the tour, we explore the cellar with a guide using special buggy vehicles, and after finishing our visit to the cellar, we move to the tasting area and enjoy our wine tasting with appetizers. After exiting the cellar, guests who wish can purchase wine from the gift section to take home.
After visiting Milestii Mici, we head south to Gagauzia Turkish Republic. Upon reaching the city of Comrat, the sign saying Gagauzia welcomes us. Having been under the rule of Romania and Russia throughout history, Gagauzia was declared an autonomous region in 1994. In Comrat, we visit significant points such as the Square, Saint John Church, Atatürk Library and Bust, the Parliament Building, Lenin Monument, and Comrat University.
Lunch at Gagauz Sofrası Guesthouse
We take a break for lunch at Gagauz Sofrası to enjoy gourmet delights.
Visit to Besalma Village and Gagauz Museum
We move from Congaz to Besalma village. Here, there is a museum of great historical and ethnographic value that houses hundreds of artistic and spiritual artifacts belonging to Gagauz people living in Moldova over the last two centuries. Among the most valuable pieces in the museum is an original film collection from the period when Gagauz people colonized the Bucak steppes. We also learn about D. Cara-Cioban, an author dedicated to promoting Gagauz culture.
Traditional Folklore Show of Gagauz
After touring the museum, we will have the opportunity to watch a traditional folklore show that reflects the colorful and energetic side of Gagauz culture.
Panoramic Tour of Comrat
We move from Besalma to Comrat. Comrat is the capital of the autonomous Gagauzia region in southwestern Moldova, where the majority of the population consists of Gagauz people. This community is the only Turkic group affiliated with the Eastern Orthodox Church. They settled in Moldova during the 19th century after migrating from Bulgaria with ethnic Bulgarians. We explore the historical and cultural fabric of the city with a panoramic tour in Comrat. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel in Chisinau. Accommodation at our hotel.
Day 3
Moldova
Transnistria Russian Autonomous Republic (with meal) / Bender Fortress Tour / Kvint Cognac Factory (Cognac Tasting) (Extra Tour) 115 euros
Warning: Today, please make sure to bring our ID cards or passports, as well as a jacket or vest.
After breakfast at our hotel, we begin our day. Our first stop is the impressively historical Bender Fortress with its magnificent views. Built in the 13th century against Tatar raids, this fortress was captured by the Ottomans in the 16th century and was named Bender Fortress during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. After enjoying the view from Bender Fortress, we move to Tiraspol, exploring its streets filled with Soviet architecture and visiting important sites such as the Suvorov Monument, Tank Monument, local markets, and parks, making time travel in a place where Lenin and Marx are still regarded as heroes, and where the hammer and sickle flag flies.
Lunch at USSR Themed Restaurant
* We have lunch at the USSR Restaurant, which is decorated with an USSR theme.
* Authentic atmosphere, offering flavors from traditional Soviet cuisine.
Visit to Kvint Cognac Factory
We visit the globally renowned Kvint Brandy Factory, which has been in production since 1897.
After touring the museum, production line, and oak barrel collections, we experience a special brandy and chocolate pairing tasting led by a professional guide. During the tasting, we receive interesting information about which chocolates pair well with which cognacs.
At the end of the day, we return to our hotel to rest.
Day 4
Free Time & Return Journey
After having breakfast at our hotel, we prepare for our departure.
At the time determined by our guide, we leave the hotel and head towards Chisinau Airport. We complete our flight procedures with the guidance of our guide.
We depart for Istanbul New Airport at 14:00 on Hisky Airlines flight H70421. After approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes of flight, we arrive at Istanbul New Airport, Turkey.
See you on the next adventure.
Flight Information,
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-15:40
What's Included
Economy class flight ticket with Hisky Airlines on the Istanbul (IST)– Chisinau (RMO) – Istanbul (IST) route
20 kg baggage allowance
Airport taxes
Accommodation with breakfast in the selected hotel, according to the specified star category (3 nights)
Transfers from airport to hotel and hotel to airport as specified in the program
Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service familiar with the Moldova region
Panoramic city tour of Chisinau
Not Included
Extra Tours (Participation is optional - specified in the tour program)
Personal Expenses
Travel Health Insurance
Departure Tax
