Transnistria tour & Cricova Cellar with tasting
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Transnistria Tour & Cricova Cellar with Wine Tasting
Come with us to discover one of Europe’s most unexplored corners — Moldova!
This unique tour offers a fascinating mix of culture, history, nature, and pleasure, taking you to some of the most intriguing places in the region.
⭐ Why join us?
Explore Europe’s least-visited country and step into Transnistria — a self-declared republic that ‘doesn’t exist’ on the map, a living Soviet relic still flying the hammer and sickle.
Travel safely with an experienced local guide.
Visit both Bender and Tiraspol, the main cities of Transnistria.
Admire striking Soviet architecture.
After the Transnistria experience, we return to Moldova for an unforgettable afternoon underground:
Cricova Winery (or optionally, the world-record-holding Milestii Mici)
Discover the legendary underground wine city of Cricova, with over 120 km of tunnels.
Wander its wide avenues lined with barrels, visit tasting rooms, and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Chisinau
Meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby in Chisinau. Your guide will greet you there at the scheduled time and accompany you throughout the day. Drive to Transnistria.
Bender
Bender Our visit to Bender begins at the abandoned amusement park, a haunting reminder of happier times when children played here. Today, all that remains are rusted attractions and a silent, motionless Ferris wheel — a poignant snapshot of the past. We then explore the ancient city of Bender, which is over 615 years old. One of its most important landmarks is the Bendery Fortress, a sprawling castle complex built in the 16th century by the Ottoman Empire. This impressive site bears witness to the fierce battles fought here 250 years ago between the Russian and Ottoman Empires. Inside, we also visit the beautiful 19th-century Orthodox church, the fascinating torture museum, and climb to the highest tower for a panoramic view. Memorial of Military Glory Next, we take a city walk through Bender to visit sacred sites that honor the city’s fallen soldiers.
Options
Transnistria small group
Duration: 7 hours Chisiau Car Pickup included
private tour
Duration: 7 hours Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine degustation, 3 types of good wine wih snack
Lunch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
victoriacR8313OA,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic day visiting Transnistria and Cricova. Igor was a great guide and driver. Interesting history and culture, 100% recommend this tour while visiting Chisnau.
I highly recommend this tour with moldtovatovist
danil0v4,Sep 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00my tour start from pick up at 10.am. my tour guide was very well informed about Transnistria, history, political and nowadays situation. Thank you a lot Lilia for this tour.
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