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5 daysMoldova Soviet Time Capsule Tour of : Tiraspol, Bender & Forgotten Industrial Sites

5 days
Start and end in Chisinau
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian
Group Size 2 - 15
Ages 14+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Chișinău

    Start point
    Chișinău, Moldova (chisinau , 10:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Olsi Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Chișinău blending classical and Soviet-era sites
    • Visit to Romanita Building
    • Visit to Palace of Youth 'Yurii Gagarin'
    • Visit to Chișinău Circus
    • Visit to Cosmos Hotel
    • Visit to Chișinău Railway Station
    • Visit to Eternity Memorial Complex
    • Stop at Parliament Garage
    • Stop at abandoned Hotel National
    • Visit to Chișinău Flea Market
    • Exploration of abandoned Wine Institute with panoramic city views
    Landmarks
    Romanita Building
    Palace of Youth 'Yurii Gagarin'
    Chișinău Circus
    Cosmos Hotel
    Chișinău Railway Station
    Eternity Memorial Complex
    Parliament Garage
    Hotel National
    Chișinău Flea Market
    Abandoned Wine Institute
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Chișinău to Bender

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel in Chișinău), Lunch (Soviet-style café 'Stolovca SSSR')
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prietenia ),

    Included Activities

    • Full-day journey to Transnistria
    • Exploration of Bender city
    • Photo stop at Lenin statues
    • Photo stop at old train station
    • Photo stop at Bender shipyard
    • Photo stop at abandoned military factory (if accessible)
    • Visit to Tighina Fortress
    • Visit to Tiraspol
    • Afternoon leisure time in Bender
    • Exploration of abandoned Soviet river station along Dniester River
    Landmarks
    Bender Shipyard
    Tighina Fortress
    Abandoned Soviet River Station
    Dniester River
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Bender - Rybnitsa - Rezina

    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel in Bender)
    Accommodation
    Villa (Villa Anastasia )

    Included Activities

    • Morning city tour of Tiraspol (approximately 2 hours)
    • Visit to Rybnitsa History Museum
    • View of Lenin monument in Rybnitsa
    • Visit to Great Patriotic War memorials
    • Viewing of Soviet mosaics
    • Exploration of sugar factory smokestack
    • Exploration of metallurgical plant (if accessible)
    • Viewing of abandoned cableway infrastructure
    • Viewing of cement plant
    • Stop at Crasnaia Gorka village for Soviet mosaic art
    • Exploration of Rezina abandoned Soviet-era structures
    • Visit to suspension bridge structure above river
    • Photo stop at Tank Monument near Cinișeuti
    Landmarks
    Tiraspol City Center
    Rybnitsa History Museum
    Lenin Monument, Rybnitsa
    Great Patriotic War Memorials, Rybnitsa
    Crasnaia Gorka
    Rezina Suspension Bridge
    Tank Monument, Cinișeuti
    Dniester River
  4. Day 4

    Rezina - Soroca - Chișinău

    Meals
    Lunch (Local Brewery Experience at RockScor Brewery in Ghindesti with regional food and locally produced beer)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Olsi Hotel )

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Oliscani Bunker (Object 1180)
    • Exploration of underground tunnels and reinforced structures
    • Viewing of unfinished administrative structures
    • Visit to Soroca Fortress
    • Walking tour of fortress walls
    • Exploration of Romani neighborhood
    • Visit to Candle of Gratitude monument
    • Scenic stop at Gypsy Hills viewpoints
    Landmarks
    Oliscani Bunker (Object 1180)
    Soroca Fortress
    Candle of Gratitude
    Gypsy Hills, Soroca
    Dniester River
  5. Day 5

    Chișinău

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    May 9th, 2026
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    May 12th, 2025
    Great tour, beautiful scenery, one of a kind visit to Transnistria
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    October 25th, 2024
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    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with MoldovaTovisit. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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