1-Day Tour of Gagauzia and Comrat from Chisinau
Highlights
Comrat
rural, winetour, cultural
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, Romanian, Russian
Description
This full-day trip brings with it new discoveries, pleasant emotions, good food, and support for the local communities: explore the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia (ATO) which is located south of Moldova, where the local communities are striving to preserve their traditions. Visit Moldova's capital, Comrat, and Gagauz villages like Congaz, Gagauz Sofrasi and Besalma. See an ancient wooden windmill, visit historic and cultural sites, taste authentic food, go on a brief wine tour, and delve into the songs and lives of the people in Gagauz.
Itinerary
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Day tour of Gagauz from Chisinau in Moldova
- After a pick-up from your hotel in Chisinau in the morning, we will set out to tour the capital city, which is at the centre and is the largest, in Gagauzia. One of the folk legends says, that a certain “Khan” named the village in honour of his horse, who carried the wounded owner from the battlefield. During the tour, you will learn the history of the city; visit the most important and interesting sights with your Gagauz tour guide.
- Then, transfer to Congaz village which is one of the largest villages in Europe in terms of population. Here, explore the native traditions and navigate through the lives of the locals with the help of your guide.
- Next, proceed to Gagauz Sofrasi, an ethno-tourist complex. Here you will get acquainted with the traditions of the Gagauz culture, visit houses of locals in the customary style, and taste the Gagauz life.
- Our last stop would be Besalma Village which is famous for its established effort towards preserving the traditions and culture of the Gagauz people. Here, visit the first museum of Gagauz culture and life, which is over 15,000 exhibits rich! You will also have a chance to get pictures clicked of you wearing the national dress of the country. Then, see the 19th-century wooden windmill built on the highest point of the region, which would afford to you a glimpse of the time when flour was extracted by manual labour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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