Transnistria Tour & Cricova Cellar with Wine Tasting

Step into one of Europe’s most fascinating and little-known destinations — Moldova and Transnistria.
This full-day guided tour combines history, culture, and fine wine in an unforgettable experience.

🎯 Highlights

🌍 Visit Europe’s least-visited country and the breakaway republic of Transnistria
🏰 Explore historic Bender Fortress
🏛 Discover Tiraspol’s Soviet-style monuments and culture
🍷 Taste world-class Moldovan wines in a spectacular underground setting
📸 Take unique photos and memories from a truly off-the-beaten-path experience

📍 Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby in Chisinau. Your guide will greet you there at the scheduled time and accompany you throughout the day.

📜 Morning: Transnistria — The Country That “Doesn’t Exist”

We begin our journey east to the breakaway region of Transnistria — a self-proclaimed republic that remains frozen in time, with Soviet symbols still adorning its buildings, monuments, and even its flag.
Your guide will explain the complex history of this region, which is not internationally recognized, yet operates as a separate state with its own government, currency, and borders.

What you’ll see:

✅ Bender (Tighina)

• Visit Bender Fortress, a 16th-century Ottoman fort on the banks of the Dniester River.
  
  

• Stroll through the streets and see local life in this quiet, historical city.
  
  

✅ Tiraspol

• Explore the capital of Transnistria — a living museum of Soviet-era architecture and atmosphere.
  
  

• See the impressive Suvorov Monument, dedicated to the Russian general who founded the city.
  
  

• Admire wide boulevards, Lenin statues, and the House of Soviets — all symbols of a bygone era.
  
  

🍷 Afternoon: Underground Wine City — Cricova Cellar (or Milestii Mici)

On our way back to Chisinau, we stop for a completely different experience — a journey into Moldova’s legendary wine culture.

We visit the world-famous Cricova Winery, often called “the underground city of wine.”

• Drive through more than 120 kilometers of limestone tunnels, where millions of bottles are stored in perfect conditions.
  
  

• Visit elegant tasting halls, themed after Moldova’s rich history and traditions.
  
  

• Learn about Moldova’s centuries-old winemaking heritage.
  
  

• Enjoy a guided wine tasting, sampling some of the finest wines Cricova has to offer.
  
  

Alternatively, you may choose to visit Milestii Mici — holder of the Guinness World Record for the largest wine cellar in the world, with over 200 kilometers of tunnels and more than 2 million bottles in storage.

🕒 Tour Details

• Meeting Point: Hotel lobby (Chisinau)
  
  

• Departure Time: To be confirmed at booking
  
  

• Duration: Full day (~8–9 hours)
  
  

• Language: English (other languages on request)
  
  

• Group Size: Small groups for a personal experience
  
  

• Includes:
  ✔ Transportation by comfortable vehicle
  ✔ Experienced, licensed tour guide
  ✔ Entrance fees
  ✔ Wine tasting at the winery
  ✔ Bottled water
  
  

Book now and meet your guide at your hotel for a day full of discovery, history, and taste!

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