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Language in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • English

Folklore performance: After the tour you will learn to sing in Romanian
Cooking Master Class: You learn how to cook Moldovan dishes
Pickup included

Price details
$139.45 x 1 Adult$139.45
Total
Price is $139.45
Until Sun, Nov 16
One day tour in Transnistria in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:00am-5:00pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$139.45 x 1 Adult$139.45
Total
Price is $139.45
Until Sun, Nov 16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance tickets to the Bendery castle complex
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified experienced tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    EUR 15

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that on this tour your group will walk a lot, exploring two cities : Bendery and Tiraspol.

Activity itinerary

Bendery Fortress
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Our first stop is the abandoned amusement park in Bendery, a place where the children once played. At the moment there are only rusted attractions and an abandoned Ferris wheel. Then we visit the 615-year-old ancient city of Bendery. Here is one of the most important sights - the castle complex from the XVI century, built by Ottomans. 250 years ago, heavy fighting between the Russian and Ottoman Empires took place here. Today Bendery Castle is considered a sprawling monument with incomparable Turkish architecture. We also visit the 19th century Orthodox church. The torture museum is also there; you climb to the highest tower of the fortress. Here at the castle you can also read Münchhausen's fairy tale 'Ride on the Cannonball' and even fly on a cannon! In the XIX century, the Swedish king Charles XII lived for 3 years. What happened to him later - you'll find out when you're there!
The Memorial of Military Glory
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Afterwards we take a city walk through Bendery: we visit places that are for locals are holy. These are the memorials that remind us of fallen soldiers. There is an eternal burn here Flame and stands a combat vehicle. There is a bell tower in the center. The names of soldiers who gave their lives are engraved on the walls sacrificed for the fatherland.
Bender
  • 1h 20m
We take a city walk in Bender, Moldova. The city is located on the right bank of the Dniester River. Then we visit the vegetable market where you can find everything you need. Vegetable fruit, Herbs and dairy products are always fresh here. We also take a look at the Soviet canteen. Our guests from all over the world are very enthusiastic about this place: samovars, portraits of Stalin and Gagarin, flags, newspapers from the USSR and the Moscow Olympics - in this place you can immerse yourself in history immerse yourself.
Parcani
  • 1h 30m
We also visit the village of Parkany, where the Bulgarian minority lives. I'll tell you the story of how they came to Moldova. Then we invite you to discover the traditionally designed inn Usadba Acasa, on a culinary journey to Transnistria. Here you have the opportunity to taste a variety of homemade specialties. You try the following dishes: Mamaliga (Moldovan polenta made from corn flour), placinta filled with gill meat and sheep's cheese, chicken soup Zeama with noodles, walnut cake. Wine tasting is also a must! Red and white wines are included. Moldova is known for its musically talented people. Get to know the musical life of our country by playing the accordion. Lunch and wine tasting cost 15 EUR (per person)
Tiraspol
  • 1h 10m
In the afternoon we discover the capital of Transnistria - Tiraspol. The city was founded in 1792 The Russian Empress Ekaterina II was founded by Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov. Tiraspol is a small, clean, magnificent city on the left bank of the Dniester River. The townspeople are always friendly and are happy to talk to guests from abroad. In Tiraspol there is an opportunity to purchase plastic coins, the recognized currency that is still in Umaluf. In a bookstore you can buy the Soviet, Russian or Transnistrian flags.
Lenin Monument
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Lenin Statue in Tiraspol is the youngest brother of the Lenin Monument in Berlin. The statue has stood since 1987 and is a reminder of the past.
The Suvorov Monument
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The horse statue is located in the center of Tiraspol. The 9 meter high monument was erected in 1979. The Russian general Alexander Suvorov was the founder of the city. I'll tell you in front of the monument why he is one of the most famous generals in Russia.
The Tank Monument
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The famous tank is located on a memorial site in the center. You can even climb onto the tank. Nearby is the government building and other monuments important to locals.
House of Soviets
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
We will also see the famous building 'House of the Soviet', built in the Empire style. The huge portrait of the first man in space hangs on Gagarin Avenue.
Cantina URSS
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
We visit the soviet canteen, where are many portraits of the leaders from the soviet times.
Green Market Center
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
We visit the fruit/vegetable market, where local farmers sell local organic products.

Location

Activity location

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    Bendery Fortress
    • Petra Panin 2
    • 3200, Bender, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bristol Central Park Hotel
    • 32 Alexander Pushkin Street
    • 2012, Chișinău, Chisinau, Moldova

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