Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chisinau
ChisinauIncluded Activities
- Walking tour of Chisinau
- Walk along boulevard to Central Square
- View cathedral and triumphal arch
Optional Activities
- Dinner together (suggested)
Landmarks Central Square Cathedral of Central Square - Day 2
Orheiul Vechi
Orheiul Vechi- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Orheiul Vechi
- Rock-hewn monastery visit
Optional Activities
- 2–3-hour hike through village, past monastery, and along ridge
- Village and monastery visit only with shorter 20-minute bus transfer
Landmarks Orheiul Vechi Raut River - Day 3
Comrat - Gagauzia
Comrat - Gagauzia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty Gagauz meal in village)
Included Activities
- Visit Comrat cathedral
- Explore Comrat market
- Visit ethnographic museum in Gagauz village
- Gagauz lunch in village
Optional Activities
- Walk in village
Landmarks Comrat Gagauzia - Day 4
Retina - Monasteries - Soroca
Retina - Monasteries - Soroca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tipova rock monastery
- Visit Saharna monastery with ornate frescoes
- View Transnistria from Retina bridge
Landmarks Tipova Monastery Saharna Monastery Retina - Day 5
Soroca
Soroca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Soroca citadel
- Explore Roma quarter
- Discover 'Washington Capitol' villa
- Return journey to Chisinau with group stops
Landmarks Soroca Citadel Roma Quarter, Soroca - Day 6
Tiraspol - Transnistria
Tiraspol - Transnistria- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Border crossing and registration at Transnistria
- Visit National History Museum with guided tour
- Guided city exploration of Tiraspol
- Visit farmers' market
- Visit cathedral
- View government buildings and theater
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Tiraspol for a few hours
- Short walk in typical village in the area
Landmarks Tiraspol National History Museum, Tiraspol Lenin Statue, Tiraspol Central Square, Tiraspol - Day 7
Milestii Mici
Milestii Mici- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Milestii Mici underground wine cellar
- Drive through wine cellar labyrinth
- Walking tour of Golden Collection
- Wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Walk around lake in Chisinau
- Visit botanical garden in Chisinau with guide
Landmarks Milestii Mici Wine Cellar Chisinau Botanical Garden - Day 8
Chisinau - Departure
Chisinau - Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit central farmers' market in the morning
Landmarks Chisinau Central Farmers' Market
