🚩 Transnistria Tour from Chișinău – Step Into a Soviet Time Capsule

Location: Transnistria (from Chișinău)
Duration: Around 6–7 hours, including travel time
Languages: Romanian, Russian, English
Program: Daily, Monday – Sunday, from 09:00 to 16:00

Tour Description

Join us on an unforgettable journey to Transnistria, a self-declared republic where time seems to have stopped in the Soviet era. This exclusive day trip takes you from Chișinău across the Dniester River to explore a land of Lenin statues, Soviet architecture, and fascinating history.

Itinerary & Highlights

🔹 Bender & the Historic Fortress

• Travel east from Chișinău to Bender (Tighina), a city with centuries of history.
  
  

• Visit Bender Fortress, a 15th-century stronghold built under Stephen the Great and reinforced during Ottoman rule.
  
  

• Explore the fortress walls, towers, and exhibitions that showcase its turbulent past.
  
  

🔹 Tiraspol – The Capital of Transnistria

• Continue to Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria.
  
  

• Experience the unique Soviet atmosphere with propaganda murals, statues of Lenin, and socialist symbols still standing.
  
  

• Lunch break at a local restaurant (meal not included, approx. €8) to taste Transnistrian and Slavic cuisine.
  
  

🔹 Guided City Tour of Tiraspol

• Lenin’s Monument – a towering reminder of the Soviet leader.
  
  

• The T-34 Tank Memorial – a World War II relic symbolizing Soviet military power.
  
  

• Suvorov Square – the city’s central hub, featuring impressive monuments and government buildings.
  
  

🔹 Return to Chișinău

After a day filled with history and cultural discovery, return to Chișinău in the evening.

✅ Tour Includes

• Professional tour guide
  
  

• English-speaking guide during the day
  
  

• Entrance tickets to Bender Fortress
  
  

• Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off
  
  

❌ Not Included

• Lunch in Tiraspol or Bender (~€8)
  
  

• Souvenirs
  
  

• Gratuities
  
  

ℹ️ Important Information

• Bring your physical passport – required for border control.
  
  

• All travelers must pass Transnistrian border and passport control.
  
  

• Tours must be booked in advance.
  
  

📩 Book now:

• Email: moldovatovisit@gmail.com
  
  

• WhatsApp: +373 780 85 312