IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIDDEN COUNTRIES, UNIQUE MOLDOVA TOUR WINTER SEASON HISKY

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIDDEN COUNTRIES, UNIQUE MOLDOVA TOUR

WINTER SEASON Thursday – Sunday | 3 Nights 4 Days

From Istanbul New Airport with HISKY AIRLINES

Turn your weekend into an adventure full of discovery!

VISA-FREE! PASSPORT-FREE! ENTRY POSSIBLE WITH ONLY NEW TR ID

Moldova: Discovery, Nature, Wine, Casino Experience and Vibrant Nightlife

Tour Program

Warning: Do not forget to pay the International Departure Taxes before the tour.

On Thursday at 10:40, we meet at Istanbul New Airport. We depart for Chisinau at 13:40 with Hisky Airlines scheduled flight H70422 and arrive at 15:20 local time in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova and one of Europe's greenest cities. After meeting our guide waiting for us at the airport, we transfer to our hotel with our private vehicle. Free time to relax after checking into our hotel. For those who wish, we participate in the 'Moldova Night' tour, which will be organized as an extra. (40 euro) While tasting the unique flavors of traditional Moldovan cuisine, we spend a pleasant and unforgettable evening accompanied by live music performances by local artists. At the end of the night, we return to our hotel to rest. Accommodation at our hotel.

Warning: When leaving the hotel today, we must definitely have our IDs or passports with us, and since the inside of the cellar is cool, we must definitely have a thin cardigan or vest with us upon departure from the hotel.

We start the day after breakfast at our hotel. For those who wish, we set off for the Milestii Mici Wine Cellar and Gagauzia Turkish Republic tour, which will be organized as an extra. Milestii Mici, the world's largest underground wine cellar, hosts tunnels 200 km long and the “Golden Wine Collection” located at a depth of 80 meters. This impressive cellar, which entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2005, offers a unique experience for wine enthusiasts and history buffs. Throughout the tour, we explore the cellar with a guide using special buggy vehicles; after our cellar visit, we move to the tasting area and do our wine tasting accompanied by appetizers. At the exit of the cellar, guests who wish can purchase wine from the souvenir section to take home.

After our visit to Milestii Mici, we set off towards the south of Moldova, to the Gagauzia Turkish Republic. As we reach the city of Komrat, the Gagauzia sign greets us at the entrance to the region. Gagauzia, which remained under the sovereignty of Romania and Russia throughout history, was declared an autonomous region in 1994. In Komrat, we visit important points such as the Square, Saint John Church, Atatürk Library and Bust, Parliament Building, Lenin Monument and Komrat University. We proceed to our lunch where we experience Gagauz cuisine in a local restaurant.
Lunch at Gagauz Sofrası Guest House
We take a break at Gagauz Sofrası for lunch where you can enjoy gourmet flavors.
Visit to Besalma Village and Gagauz Museum
We pass from Congaz to Besalma village. There is a museum here that is valuable in terms of history and ethnography. The museum houses hundreds of works with artistic and spiritual value belonging to the Gagauz who lived in Moldova in the last two centuries. Among the most valuable pieces in the museum is the original film collection from the period when the Gagauz colonized the Bucak steppe. Additionally, we learn about the writer D. Cara-Cioban, who dedicated himself to introducing Gagauz culture.
Gagauz Traditional Folklore Show
After visiting the museum, we will have the opportunity to watch the traditional folklore show reflecting the colorful and energetic side of Gagauz culture.
Komrat Panoramic Tour
We pass from Besalma to Komrat. Komrat is the capital of the autonomous Gagauzia region in the southwest of Moldova, and the majority of the population consists of Gagauz. This people is the only community of Turkish origin affiliated with the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the 19th century, they migrated from Bulgaria together with ethnic Bulgarians and settled in Moldova. With a panoramic tour in Komrat, we discover the historical and cultural texture of the city. At the end of our tour, we return to our hotel in Chisinau. Accommodation at our hotel.

Warning: Today we must definitely have our IDs or passports + Cardigan or vest with us.

We start our day after breakfast at our hotel. The first stop of our trip is the impressive Bender Fortress with its great view and historical texture. This fortress, built in the 13th century against Tatar raids, was conquered by the Ottomans in the 16th century and took the name Bender Fortress during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. After enjoying the view of Bender Fortress, we pass to the city of Tiraspol, wander through its streets covered with Soviet architecture, and visit important points such as the Suvorov Monument, Tank Monument, local markets, and parks. We take a journey back in time in this country where Lenin and Marx are still accepted as heroes and the hammer-and-sickle flag waves.
Lunch at a USSR Themed Restaurant
We have our lunch at the USSR Restaurant, decorated with a USSR theme.
Flavors from traditional Soviet cuisine are offered in an authentic atmosphere.
About Kvint Cognac Factory
We visit the world-famous Kvint Brandy Factory, which has been producing since 1897.
After visiting the museum, production line, and oak barrel collections, we experience a special brandy and chocolate pairing tasting accompanied by a professional guide. During the tasting, we also receive interesting information about which chocolate harmonizes with which cognac.
At the end of the day, we return to our hotel to rest.

After breakfast at our hotel, we make our final preparations.
Leaving the hotel at the time determined by our guide, we set off for Chisinau Airport. We complete our flight procedures under the guidance of our guide.
With Hisky Airlines scheduled flight H70421, we depart for Istanbul New Airport at 14:00. After a flight of approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, we arrive at Istanbul New Airport at 16:40 Turkey time.
See you on the next discovery!