In Pursuit of Hidden Countries: A Unique Moldova Tour, 3 Nights 4 Days, Thursday–Sunday
1st Day: Day: Istanbul – Chisinau / Hotel Transfer – Moldova Night with Dinner and Music (Extra Tour) 40 euro
Warning: Don’t forget to pay the overseas departure tax before the tour.
On Thursday at 10:40 we meet at Istanbul New Airport. We depart for Chisinau at 13:40 on Hisky Airlines scheduled flight H70422 and arrive at 15:20 local time in Chisinau, one of Europe’s greenest cities and the capital of Moldova. After meeting our guide waiting for us at the airport, we transfer to our hotel by private vehicle. After check-in at our hotel, free time to rest. Guests who wish may join the extra Moldova Night tour organized for an additional fee. (40 euro) While tasting the unique flavors of traditional Moldovan cuisine, we enjoy a pleasant and unforgettable evening accompanied by live music performances by local artists. At the end of the night, we return to the hotel on foot and rest. Accommodation at our hotel.
2nd Day: Panoramic City Tour – Milestii Mici Wine Cellar (Tasting Included) 95 euro – Gagauzia Turkish Republic Tour (with Lunch) (Extra Tour) 95 euro
Warning: When leaving the hotel today, we must აუცილებლად have our IDs or passports with us, and since the inside of the cellar is cool, we must also bring a light cardigan or vest when leaving the hotel.
After breakfast at our hotel, we start the day. Guests who wish join the extra Milestii Mici Wine Cellar and Gagauzia Turkish Republic tour. Milestii Mici, the world’s largest underground wine cellar, is home to 200 km of tunnels and the “Golden Wine Collection” located 80 meters underground. This impressive cellar, which entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2005, offers a unique experience for wine lovers and history enthusiasts. During the tour, we explore the cellar by special buggy vehicles with a guide; after our cellar visit, we move to the tasting area and enjoy our wine tasting with appetizers. After leaving the cellar, guests who wish may purchase wine from the souvenir section to take home.
After our visit to Milestii Mici, we head south of Moldova to the Gagauzia Turkish Republic. As we arrive in Komrat, the Gagauzia sign welcomes us at the entrance to the region. Gagauzia, which remained under the rule 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 then have lunch at a local restaurant where we experience Gagauz cuisine.
Lunch at Gagauz Sofrası Guesthouse
We stop at Gagauz Sofrası for lunch, where you can enjoy gourmet delicacies.
Besalma Village and Gagauz Museum Visit
We move from Congaz to Besalma village. Here, there is a museum of great historical and ethnographic value. The museum contains hundreds of artistic and spiritual items belonging to Gagauz people who have lived in Moldova over the last two centuries. Among the most valuable pieces in the museum is an original film collection from the period when the Gagauz colonized the Budjak steppe. We also learn about the writer D. Cara-Cioban, who dedicated himself to promoting Gagauz culture.
Gagauz Traditional Folklore Show
After visiting the museum, we have the opportunity to watch a traditional folklore show reflecting the colorful and energetic side of Gagauz culture.
Komrat Panoramic Tour
We then go from Besalma to Komrat. Komrat is the capital of the autonomous Gagauzia region in southwestern Moldova, where the majority of the population is Gagauz. This people are the only Turkish-origin community affiliated with the Eastern Orthodox Church. In the 19th century, they migrated together with ethnic Bulgarians from Bulgaria and settled in Moldova. With a panoramic tour in Komrat, we discover the city’s historical and cultural fabric. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel in Chisinau. Accommodation at our hotel.
3rd Day: Transnistria Russian Autonomous Republic (with lunch) / Bender Fortress Tour / Kvint Cognac Factory (with Cognac Tasting) (Extra Tour) 115 euro
Warning: Today we must have our IDs or passports + a cardigan or vest with us.
After breakfast at our hotel, we start the day. Our first stop is Bender Fortress, which has a magnificent view and an impressive historical texture. Built in the 13th century against Tatar raids, this fortress was conquered by the Ottomans in the 16th century and was named Bender Fortress during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. After enjoying the view of Bender Fortress, we move to the city of Tiraspol, where we stroll through streets lined with Soviet architecture and visit important points such as the Suvorov Monument, the Tank Monument, local markets, and parks. In this country, where Lenin and Marx are still regarded as heroes and the hammer-and-sickle flag still flies, we take a journey back in time.
Lunch at USSR-Themed Restaurant
We have lunch at the USSR Restaurant, decorated with a Soviet theme.
Authentic atmosphere, with dishes from traditional Soviet cuisine.
About Kvint Cognac Factory
We visit the world-famous Kvint Brandy Factory, which has been producing since 1897.
After touring the museum, production line, and oak barrel collections, we enjoy a special brandy and chocolate pairing tasting guided by a professional guide. During the tasting, we also receive interesting information about which chocolate pairs best with which cognac.
At the end of the day, we return to our hotel and rest, with free time for shopping.
4th Day: Free Time & Return Journey
After breakfast at our hotel, we make our final preparations.
At the time determined by our guide, we leave the hotel for a short Chisinau walking city tour. Afterwards, we head to Chisinau Airport. With the guidance of our tour leader, we complete our flight procedures.
We depart for Istanbul New Airport at 14:00 on Hisky Airlines scheduled flight H70421. After an approximately 1 hour and 40 minute flight, we arrive at Istanbul New Airport at 16:40 Turkey time.
Until We Meet Again on the Next Adventure!
NOTE: Triple (3-person) room sales are not available at 3* Astoria Hotel etc. properties. JUNE FLIGHT TIMES
JUNE FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 10:50-12:30
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 19:00-20:40
JUNE FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-15:40
JULY FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-15:40
AUGUST FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
SEPTEMBER FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
OCTOBER FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
OCTOBER FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
NOVEMBER FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
DECEMBER FLIGHT TIMES
H70422 ISTANBUL-CHISINAU 13:40-15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 14:00-16:40
02–05 July 2026
09–12 July 2026
H70422 Istanbul – Chisinau: 13:40 – 15:20
H70421 CHISINAU-ISTANBUL 15:30-17:10
What's Included
Economy class airline ticket on the Istanbul (IST) – Chișinău (RMO) – Istanbul (IST) route with Hisky Airlines
23 kg baggage allowance + 8 kg cabin baggage
Airport taxes
Accommodation with breakfast at the selected hotel, according to the specified star category (3 nights)
Airport – hotel – airport transfers specified in the program
Professional Turkish-speaking guiding service familiar with the Moldova region
Chișinău panoramic city tour
Not Included
Optional Extra Tours (participation is optional – specified in the tour program)
Personal Expenses
Travel Health Insurance
International Departure Tax
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