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East European Discovery - Romania and Moldova’s Transnistria and Gagauzia

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From Bucharest to Chisinau
4.9 (5 reviews)
  • Tank monument in a city square with buildings and trees.
  • Peleș Castle set amidst a lush, green landscape.
  • The intricate facade of Peleș Castle.
  • Ornate building with decorative elements and yellow accents.
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  • The itinerary was well-crafted. Transnistria is a very interesting place to explore its Soviet echoes and also the Turkic traditions of Gagauzia.

    Liam Giles•traveled in March5.0
  • Main square featuring a fountain and people strolling in Brasov.
  • Spread of traditional food on a table outdoors.
  • Monastery reflected in a small lake during golden hour.
  • Small chapel on a cliffside overlooking a valley.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Included Activities

    • Visit Peles Castle
    • Walking tour of Brasov old town center
    • Visit Black Church
    • Explore Council Square
    • Visit Ekaterina Gate of the Old Citadel
    • Visit Orthodox Church with frescoes
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Black Church
    Council Square
    Ekaterina Gate of the Old Citadel
  3. Day 2

    Brasov to Bran

    Brasov to Bran
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Visit Prejmer fortified church

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Prejmer Fortified Church
  4. Day 3

    Transylvania to Bucovina

    Transylvania to Bucovina
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Voronet monastery
    • Visit Neculai Popa Museum
    Landmarks
    Voronet Monastery
    Neculai Popa Museum
  5. Day 4

    Bucovina to Iasi

    Bucovina to Iasi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sucevita monastery
    • Walking tour of Iasi
    • Visit Roznoveanu Palace
    • Visit Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre
    • Visit Saint Nicholas Church
    • Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Visit Church of the Three Hierarchs
    Landmarks
    Sucevita Monastery
    Roznoveanu Palace
    Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre
    Saint Nicholas Church
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Church of the Three Hierarchs
  6. Day 5

    Iasi to Chisinau

    Iasi to Chisinau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Chisinau independently
  7. Day 6

    Orheiul Vechi

    Orheiul Vechi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Orheiul Vechi complex
    • Visit Cave Monastery
    • Explore Chisinau city highlights
    Landmarks
    Orheiul Vechi
    Cave Monastery
    Stefan cel Mare Central Park
  8. Day 7

    Chisinau to Tiraspol

    Chisinau to Tiraspol
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tighina Fortress
    • Visit Milesti Mici winery

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Milesti Mici
    Landmarks
    Tighina Fortress
    Milesti Mici Winery
  9. Day 8

    Tiraspol to Comrat

    Tiraspol to Comrat
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tvarditsa village
    • Visit Beshalma village
    • Explore Comrat
    Landmarks
    Tvarditsa
    Beshalma
  10. Day 9

    Comrat to Chisinau

    Comrat to Chisinau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Chisinau historical highlights and museums
    • Visit Cricova Winery

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at Cricova
    Landmarks
    Cricova Winery
  11. Day 10

    Departure

    Departure

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  • Transport
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  • Accommodation
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  • Astrid5.0•March 2024
    Our trip through Moldova and Romania was great. The accommodations were cozy and welcoming, providing a comfortable...
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    Traveled in September 2019
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    Many thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.
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  • Kristi4.3•March 2024
    Overall, the trip was enjoyable with plenty of fascinating sights, and we encountered no major issues. However, it's...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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    Many thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.
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  • Liam5.0•March 2024
    Throughout our tour, the Penguin tour leader demonstrated exceptional organization, remained calm, and showed great...
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    Many thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.
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  • Liam5.0•March 2024
    Our journey through Moldova and Romania, including Transnistria and Gagauzia, was a nice blend of history, culture,...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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    Many thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.
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  • Scott5.0•March 2024
    Our trip to Moldova, Romania and Transnistria was a great adventure. We learned so much about the history previously...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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    Many thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.
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    Adrian

    Asked on July 13th, 2026

    I would like to know when trips scheduled for July and August of 2027 will become available for booking?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written July 2026

      We will have our dates for next year soon - maybe you can check again after the middle of August or beginning of September.

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    Jenna

    Asked on October 24th, 2025

    Are the two May dates guaranteed departures?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written October 2025

      The dates are open for booking, but nor guaranteed yet.

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    Kyle

    Asked on October 10th, 2025

    Is there travel to Odessa?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written October 2025

      Unfortunately, we can not assit you with the part in Albania, but we can send you a quote for Romani and Moldova.

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    Sophie

    Asked on August 16th, 2025

    Availability for one next month?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      Our 04OCT departure is guaranteed.

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      Sophie

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      Thank you, but I can only travel in September this year.

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      Sophie

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      Is September at all possible?

    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      Sorry, we don't have this tour in September.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on June 10th, 2025

    Can you please advise of the other dates you are running this tour in 2025 and 2026.

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025

      We have a trip starting on the 4th of October 2025. Does that date work for you?

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      Muhammad

      Traveler•Written June 2025

      No, unfortunately not. Can you please send me the dates for 2026?

    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written June 2025

      Please check within a couple of months, we will have our 2026 departure date announced.

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    Jon

    Asked on April 30th, 2025

    interested in this tour in Oct 2026 when dates be up. With unrest in Transnistria does this impact on tour?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2025

      All 2026 departures will be updated by the end of June. The situation in Transnistria at the moment is stable. We have two groups in June and July.

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    Jacqueline

    Asked on March 11th, 2025

    What is the name of this hotel? Is there a transport from the airport? If Yes, how much is it?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025

      In Bucharest we do not provide a transfer from the airport to the hotel. The hotel we lastly used is Trianon Hotel located at Strada Grigore Cobălcescu 9, București 010191, Romania.

    • J

      Jacqueline

      Traveler•Written March 2025

      I looked up the Trianon hotel and it has no availability. I booked a nearby refundable hotel. Can I get a quote for 3 extra nights if it is a central location?

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    Robert

    Asked on May 15th, 2024

    1) What hotel does the tour start on Day 1 in Bucharest? 2) Are the airport transfers included? 3) Can the sleeper train from Chișinău back to Bucharest be added on last day? If so what's the cost of that?

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    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      The hotel list will be available 3 weeks before departure. Airport transfers are not included. Regarding the train back to Bucharest- depends on the train schedule, it shouldn't be a problem to book an extra train ticket for a fee.

    • R

      Robert

      Traveler•Written May 2024

      Is this tour scheduled to go back to Bucharest from Chișinău on 20th April (Day 9) anyway? How many people has already booked the departure date 12th Apr 2025?

    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      We have recently opened the departure. There are no bookings yet. The train schedule is not published yet for 2025, probably there will be train.

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    Alan

    Asked on February 22nd, 2024

    Can you please confirm the cost in NZ dollars, including a single supplement

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    Single supplement
    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2024

      The cost of the tour is 980 EUR + 210 EUR single supplement, total 1190. The approximate cost in NZ dollar: 2080-2100 New Zealand dollars, depending on rate of exchange.

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    Lydia

    Asked on February 15th, 2024

    is there a tour starting late June early July

    Tour Details
    • Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2024

      Many thanks for your interest in East European Discovery – Romania and Moldova's Transnistria and Gagauzia. We will just open for booking 22 June, 2024. Is this date working for you?

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