Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees as per program
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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Dear guests, we pick will pick you up from your hotel or apartment. Just let us know the address and name of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Chisinau

    Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive till the border of Transnistria. Welcome to Bender - Transnistria

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bendery Fortress

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bender

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tiraspol

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Chisinau

    End of the trip. Transfer to Chisinau.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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