Back in the USSR - Transnistria.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Tour Guide
What's not
- Souvenirs
- Lunch is not included, but we will be glad to organize it for you and you can pay at the restaurant by card or cash.
- Bender Fortress
Itinerary
Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria
Our first stop will be at Bender Fortress. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes (kalabalik) between Charles XII of Sweden, who had taken refuge there with the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava. Admission fee: 5 euro per person
After the the tour of the fortress, we will take you to visit the town of Bender. We will stop at Sheriff market, at the central open air market, the soviet canteen "Stolovka", Soviet Memorials and Monuments etc.
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, Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more. At the end of the tour we can take you for a lunch in Tiraspol, Back in the USSR Restaurant (The lunch is optional and not included). Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.
End of the trip. Transfer to Chisinau.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- 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.
How it compares in Chișinău
- Its from-price is 30% below the median of the 175 experiences we list in Chișinău.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 175.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chișinău
Chișinău is the capital of Moldova, a leafy city of wide boulevards, parks and churches, close to vast underground wine cellars.
Chișinău is the capital and largest city of Moldova, laid out on a grid of wide, tree-lined streets and rebuilt after damage in the Second World War and an earthquake in 1940. The Nativity Cathedral, begun in the 1830s, with a white bell tower, stands in a central park near the Triumphal Arch. Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard is the main avenue.
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