Back in the USSR - Transnistria.
Chisinau, Moldova
8 hours
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What You Will Do
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.
What's Included?
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees as per program
What's Not Included?
- Souvenirs
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Chisinau
1 hour
Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by TopToursMoldova
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration of the tour (8 hours), is including the driving time to Transnistria and back to Chisinau.
- Valid passport is required for the customs control
- International cards (Visa/Master) are not accepted in Tiraspol / Cash only.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
Wondrous tour into a Time Warp
2023-11-15
A microcosm of yesteryear. My guide, Kat, was personable and very knowledgeable as she showed area. She was also the most important thing to me- flexible. There were things I wanted to see and things I did not and she adjusted our day accordingly. Definitely take this tour. Oleg, the director here, must have sent me five messages to be sure everything was going to go well.
Back in time!
2023-10-10
This was an excellent overview of Transnistria. We visited Bender and Tiraspol city. Our guide, Oleg, was very friendly, helpful and informative. We did everything on the itinerary yet he was also very flexible. He helped us to book the train tickets too. Great overall experience.
Thorough and Insightful
2023-10-08
Oleg is a wonderful guide in Moldova for two day tours, Transnistria and Orheiul Vechi, Curchi Monastery and the winery. He is so knowledgable and insightful on the history and challenges facing this borderland nation. I arranged this via email ahead of time.
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