Soroca Day Tour – Moldova’s Fortress of Legends
A unique fortress of Eastern Europe
*We will see most original defensive building of Moldova – Soroca Fortress ( for the moment inside due to excavation is closed for few months)
* Monastery Casauti
Throughout excursion we will find the history of the ancient cities located on the territory of Moldavia, we will hear the history of the Soroca fortress, part of the defensive system of the Moldovan State. At the "Candle of Gratitude" we will say a word of thanks to our forefathers, who have spent centuries doing so to leave invaluable material and spiritual values;
Soroca Fortress is a unique historical monument of defensive constructions architecture of medieval Moldova.
Visit Chateau Purcari Winery and Marta & Maria Monastery
We have the opportunity to visit the "Martha and Mary" Monastery, located near the village of Hagimus. It is a center of pilgrimage and reflection, where the monastery's churches house holy relics and remains, providing a space of spiritual peace and tranquility.
In 2003, with the replanting of 250 hectares of vineyards and equipping the winery with the most advanced equipment, the modern era in the history of Château Purcari began, which was founded in 1827. Purcari wines started to be exported to over 25 countries around the world, becoming the calling card of the Republic of Moldova abroad.
The tour to the "Purcari Winery" includes a visit to the grape processing section, the wine storage section, and the bottling section. Additionally, we visit the historical part – the cellars where the wine matures in barrels, the maturation of wine in bottles, the Purcari wine collection, and a tour of the tourist complex.
At the end we'll organize a traditional lunch in Carahasani village.
Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum
One of the most popular places of interest in Moldova is a touristic zone called Old Orhei(Orheiul Vechi), which is situated on the Raut River (Răut Rău). It is a nation’s patrimony, which is located about 60 km away from the capital city Chisinau, among three villages: Butuceni, Morovaia and Trebujeni. Orhei Vechi is an archaeological and historical complex, which consists of two moderate but very old museums, ancient rocky church and also several private old-fashioned hotels in a very traditional style, located in villages Butucheni and Trebujeni. Old Orhei is an exceptionally quiet and delightful place with impressive landscapes and huge historical background which bring the tourists to discover Moldova's ancient roots.
The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored:
- Pick up at hotel/apartment
- 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site
- 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner
- 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel
Gagauz Cuisine and Culture Tour
Roughly translating to "sky people," the Gagauz are a unique blend of ethnically Turkic and Christian Orthodox, that live in the south of Moldova. During this tour you will discover the traces of Turkish influence in their food, the hints of Balkan style in the way they dress and of course, their language, that is actually the remaining, distinguishing ingredient.
Cognac and Chocolate Tour in Transnistria
Chocolates and a bottle is possibly one of the most classic gift-combos. But if you think that getting it right is easy, you’ve got another thing coming! Knowing which chocolate goes with which cognac is an art in itself and finding the perfect pairing is technical, but worth it. During this tour you will learn from a Kvint Factory sommelier how the refined taste of cognac and the rich aroma of chocolate can make a perfect combination.
The best of Tiraspol private walking tour
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Tiraspol is a time capsule and at times it feels like an open-air museum of Soviet times. Do you know that like the war memorial, every Soviet city has a park of victory? Do you know how & where caviar is made here? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Tiraspol. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most out of it!
Piata Centrala Food Tour with Tastings
Explore the vibrant Piata Centrala, Moldova's largest market, with an insightful local guide. Immerse yourself in Chisinau’s culinary culture as you meet dedicated farmers bringing fresh produce to the city. Taste a variety of local delicacies, from tangy cheeses and seasonal fruits to homemade wine and pickled specialties. This engaging tour combines food tasting with rich storytelling, offering a genuine glimpse into daily life in Moldova.
- Experience the lively atmosphere of Piata Centrala with a local guide
- Sample a diverse range of traditional Moldovan foods
- Meet farmers and learn about their dedication to fresh produce
- Enjoy a unique blend of tasting and storytelling about local cuisine
Chisinau Odesa City History and Culture Tour
IMPORTANT: The tour starts in Chisinau, Moldova.
Odesa captivates with its rich history, stunning architecture, and coastal charm. This engaging tour takes you through the historic center, showcasing the grandeur of 19th-century buildings and vibrant Deribasovskaya Street, where local culture thrives. Discover the architectural beauty shaped by Italian, French, and Russian influences as you stroll through Taras Shevchenko Park, filled with monuments and scenic views of the Black Sea. The tour concludes by the seaside, allowing time to unwind with a coffee or tea while soaking in the tranquil beach atmosphere.
- Explore Odesa's historic center, including the iconic Opera House area
- Stroll lively Deribasovskaya Street and immerse in local culture
- Enjoy the serene beauty of Taras Shevchenko Park with panoramic views
- Relax by the seaside with a coffee or tea, embracing Odesa's coastal vibe
Private Bike Tour to Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) and Branesti Cellars
The Museum Complex "Orheiul Vechi", it's a museum in open space. It contains the remains of different civilizations: in stony caves it is certified the presence of the first human establishments, lasting from a few thousands of years. In V-III centuries B.C. there was a powerful Dacia fortress. The place is famous as well for its cave monasteries.
The underground kingdom "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" (Brănești Cellars) is located in a scenic area in the coast of Orheiul Vechi. It always arouses astonishment of numerous local and foreign visitors. "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" have a total area of 75ha, stretching on a distance of 58 km at a depth of 60 m under the ground.
"Pivniţele din Brăneşti" produce white and red wines, sparkling, dry, semi-dry and dessert. Particularly popular are the collecton wines and the wines produced by special technology, such as Madeira, Marsala, pastoral wine.
Stone age experience Old Orhei Monasterie Brănești Cellar
Day Tour: Old Orhei Monasteries Complex & Brănești Cellar Wine Tasting
Embark on a scenic tour to the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, a fascinating historical site, followed by a wine tasting at Pivnitele from Brănești Winery, nestled in the forest near Orheiul Vechi in Brănești village.
Explore the unique Orhei Cave Monastery, the charming village of Butuceni, and the breathtaking landscapes that are unlike anything else in Moldova. Afterward, you'll head to the winery for an unforgettable experience.
At Brănești Winery, there are two tasting halls, one of which is located underground. These halls are beautifully decorated with wood and metal, showcasing themes related to vine cultivation and winemaking. Enjoy lunch at the Stone Age Complex of Pivnitele from Brănești Winery, where, thanks to the lack of internet and mobile phone signals, you can fully disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the peaceful surroundings away from city noise.
2.5 hours Walking City tour Chisinau private
Highlights
Enjoy a customizable, narrated tour of the Moldovan capital
See Ştefan cel Mare, Orthodox churches, Piata Central, and more
A private guide ensures an intimate, flexible experience
Places of interest: historical centre of Chisinau with its administrative and cultural edifices along the main boulevard of Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, public parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market and the market of crafts and souvenirs, W.W.II memorial Eternitatea, buildings of parliament and government.
Chisinau city is also named “Small Rome” because it is situated on 7 hills. The wide parks and avenues with very interesting architecture, a specific atmosphere that predominates here is very characteristic of this city.
Soroca - Gipsy City on the river Dniester
Soroca - a beautiful northern Moldovan town, situated on the right coast of the Nistru river, thus beautiful views are guaranteed!
Maybe Soroca is not the most famous attraction of Moldova and very few people visit it, but if you are one of those "different" - then this option is best for you!
There are 3 main areas of Soroca, which worth visiting:
- Medieval Fortress ( now on reconstruction)
- Candle of Gratitude
- Gypsy Hill.
Let me explain those:
SOROCA FORTRESS - now on reconstruction.
CANDLE OF GRATITUDE Monument - is a 30 meters tall obelisk on the top of the hill, with 650 steps! The monument symbolizes gratitude to people who preserved Moldovan culture through centuries.
GYPSY HILL - it is a crazy-looking architectural area of Roma people. Most of the houses look like small castles.
You should see that!
Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova
All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this
tour to Transnistria from Chisinau.
Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! We invite you to discover Transnistria, the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle, and the lenin is revered today.
We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time.
We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour
Please note that it is not a private tour!
One day tour in Transnistria
Dear travellers to Moldova!
I would like to greet you warmly in my home country and introduce you to our little country. On the map of Eastern Europe, Moldova is still an unexplored country. On our one-day tour, we visit a place that can surprise Moldova – state within Moldova – tiny Transnistria, which is not found on the world map. We show and tell you about people's everyday lives, our culture and values, typical Moldovan delicacies. Lunch is served at the inn in the Bulgarian village at the locals'. On the tour we visit the fortress of Bendery, on the city walk we learn about the historical events that had shaped this region. We look at the Soviet monuments, Lenin and Suvorov monuments, the majestic building and memorial sites.
Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. It will help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people in the Soviet Union. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times.
Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.
Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
Dear Guest,
This tour perfectly combines Moldova’s rich medieval history with its world-famous wine culture in one unforgettable day.
Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.
Old Orhei is the most picturesque and historically significant place in Moldova. Visit the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and the Medieval Town Museum, where ancient civilizations, dramatic limestone cliffs, and traditional rural life come together.
Cave monastery carved into limestone cliffs
Ancient fortifications and ruins
The local museum
Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.
The experience concludes with time for lunch in Butuceni (lunch is optional and paid separately).
The final stop
Cricova Winery (optional)
Over 120 km of underground cellars
The unique “underground wine city.”
Back in the USSR - Transnistria.
We invite you to discover Transnistria – the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle and the Lenin is revered till today.
Our first stop will be the Bender fortress - an architectural monument of the XVI century. It was built on the model of the Western European structure of bastion type. You can walk along the walls enjoying the great views of the Dniester River.
After Bender, we take you to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and the 2nd largest town of Moldova. We will take you to the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as V. Lenin monument and House of Soviets, the Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), the Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more.
Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.
Return to the USSR - Excursion in Transnistria
The Republic of Moldova was Soviet for almost 50 years and it has left its mark, one is Transnistria. And why not a trip to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria? A small return to the USSR for a day, to say "I was there" .., to discover a territory without territory ... .., a country without a country ...
The political situation is still complex today with Moldova, the tension is palpable but not dangerous for a foreign tourist. Visiting Transnistria is possible because it is not instinctively against tourism.
Our agency organizes this trip with a mixture of discovery, pleasure of the palate and meeting with the soil. You will be able to discover the authentic aspects of a region still under a model that was thought to be out of date.
Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie
I do postcards with my drawings and budget tours to top attractions and hidden gems of Pridnestrovie. Transfer from Chishinau or start in Tiraspol. Honestly, I can’t make Maldives of my country, because it is not Maldives. But i can make an unforgettable journey through all contrasts of what it really is - beautiful panoramas and impressive soviet relics, curious history and nowadays life in the country that doesn't exist, combining classic walk with forays for true explorers and adventurers.
Tour takes ~ 2,5 hours. It is not Stalinism, we are very volatile where to go and what to do, but default route covers must-see USSR era and modern bits of Tiraspol, plus my favorite nooks and crannies that I discovered doing my sketches. The trip won’t be exhausting, not boring at all, we will have time to talk about all peculiarities of past and present of Transnistria, real name is Pridnestrovie ☭
You won’t be meeting a guide, you will be meeting a friend!
- Anton Dendemarchenko -
Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour
I do postcards with my drawings and budget tours to top attractions and hidden gems of Transnistria. Transfer from Chishinau or start in Tiraspol. Honestly, I can’t make Maldives of my country, because it is not Maldives. But i can make an unforgettable journey through all contrasts of what it really is - beautiful panoramas and impressive soviet lost places, curious history and nowadays life in the country that doesn't exist, combining classic walk with forays for true explorers and adventurers.
Day tour takes 5+hours. It is not Stalinism, we are very volatile where to go and what to do, but default route covers must-see USSR era and modern bits of Tiraspol, Bendery and optionallly Kitskany, and my favorite nooks and crannies that I discovered doing my sketches. The trip won’t be exhausting, not boring at all, we will have time to talk about all peculiarities of past and present of Transnistria, you won’t be meeting a guide, you will be meeting a friend ☭
- Anton Dendemarchenko -
1 Day Moldova: Tour To Transnistria, Bender Fortresses
The 7-hour Moldova Tour to Transnistria and Bender Fortress is a one-of-a-kind experience, ideal for travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a deeper understanding of Eastern European history and culture.
Step Back in Time
Transnistria feels like a living time capsule of the Soviet era, with Lenin statues, Soviet emblems, and traditions that have remained unchanged for decades.
Discover Transnistria – A Journey Through History and Culture
Transnistria is a self-proclaimed breakaway region of Moldova, existing separately since 1992.
Explore Bender Fortress
Visit the Bender Fortress, a 16th-century Ottoman
A Journey of Contrasts
This tour perfectly juxtaposes Transnistria’s striking Soviet-style towns, creating a truly memorable and immersive adventure.
More Than Sightseeing
This journey is more than just visiting landmarks—it’s an opportunity to connect with a unique region where the past and present coexist, gaining rare insights for unforgettable memories.
Tour of Transnistria
If you want to feel the breath of the former Soviet Union, we invite you to visit Transnistria. It will be exciting and interesting. This region was formed after the war in 1992 and is independent from Moldova, although officially it is considered to be part of Moldova. It has its own currency, own president and three official languages. We will visit places and buildings from the former USSR. You will see Lenin monuments, the majestic House of Soviets in the style of Stalinism, the 16th century Bendery fortress. You will visit the USSR canteen, where many old Soviet things are collected . The highlight of your trip will be visit to a private guesthouse "Usadba Acasa" in a Bulgarian village of Parcani,where we will go for lunch. Lunch will be prepared by caring hosts in the best national traditions.Here you will taste delicious homemade wine and take part in a folklore performance,get acguainted with the life of local residents, national traditions
Best of Chisinau Private City Tour
Chisinau is the capital of the Republic of Moldova, a very modern green and cozy town in the center of our country. The excursion includes visiting the historical centre of Chisinau, administrative and cultural edifices on the main boulevard Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, two central parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market, market of souvenirs, W.W.II memorial.
We can also customize the tour
Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries
Have you ever experienced an underground city full of bright life, tasty food, amazing history, thousands of bottles of high-quality wine and hundreds of km of the streets and tunnels? If not, you are invited to experience Cricova, Moldova’s best-known destination for tourism.
The winery visit includes:
the underground streets
the wine maturation section
the sparkling wine production section
the National collection and “Tasting Rooms”
the underground cinema
4 types of wines and aperitives like nuts and biscuits.
The Milestii Mici winery really special is the Guinness World Record Certificate!
The tour includes the visit of the winery’s fabulous wine cellars and the world-famous wine collection that counts more than 1.5 million wine bottles.
Tasting of 3 amazing Mileștii Mici wines
Appetizers: Bruschetta with aubergine cream, bruschetta with zacusca, bruschetta with cream cheese and prosciutto crudo.
Gift: 1 bottle wine Univers
Private transfer to wineries.