Winter Tour in Moldova - Christmas season December - January

On arrival at Chisinau International Airport, you will be transferred to the city center where you will visit the Christmas Town / Fair and taste winter pastries, traditional food, mulled wine and hot tea. Hundreds of lights and decorations will be installed in the yard in the city centre. In addition, New Year souvenirs and other entertainment and surprises will be prepared for the guests. At the fair, you can find anything: from traditional Christmas toys to clothes, all done by local craftsmen. There, the visitors will also be able to buy presents for their relatives.

After visiting the Christmas Town / Fair you will be transferred to your accommodation in Chisinau.

In the morning, you will discover Tighina Fortress located in Tighina town and built in the 15th century by the prince of Moldova, Stephen the Great. Originally built as a small wooden fort, it was later fortified in stone by the prince of Moldova, Petru Rares. Occupied by the Ottomans in 1538 (in a campaign lead by the sultan Suleiman the Magnificent), the fort was strengthened in 1541 and became the center of an Ottoman "raya" (in which were included the surrounding Moldavian villages). In the 18th century, the fort was strengthened by Moldovan craftsmen under the direct supervision of Dimitrie Cantemir. Tighina Fortress is an architectural ensemble of irregular quadrilateral plan, surrounded by wide walls, 2-3 meters thick, made of limestone and brick.

In the afternoon, you will have lunch at a local restaurant in Tiraspol where you will be able to taste dishes specific to Ukrainian cuisine. more

After lunch you will enjoy a the city tour in Tiraspol, during which you will discover Vladimir Lenin’s monument and the tank left from the Second World War. The city seems to be a vestige of the Soviet past. Nevertheless, you will be amazed by the contrasts, one of which is the football complex "Sheriff" - a pearl of contemporary architecture.

After lunch, you will visit Kvint wine and brandy factory where harmony, refinement and tradition underlie the oldest and most genuine spirits. Here you will be acquainted with the taste of 10-30 years old spirits such as Surprise, Tiraspol, Kvint Sunny, Victoria and Suvorov. The professional sommelier and specialist in quality of Kvint factory will lead the tasting process.

In the evening you will be transferred to Chisinau and have free time in the city.

In the morning, you will visit Tipova Cave Monastery. Located near Tipova village, the monastery with the same name is considered one of the oldest monastic establishments on the territory of Moldova. The heritage, which consists of 18 rooms, dug into the rock at an astounding altitude, represents an impressive museum in the open air. The Tipova River, on its flow to the Dniester, creates many waterfalls with the height above 10-16 meters, which a long time ago used to move the millstones of the numerous watermills.

Then, you will travel to Lalova village where you will visit Hanul lui Hanganu guesthouse and enjoy traditional Moldovan “sarmale” (vine or cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables) during the lunch. The particularity of “sarmale” made here consists in the fact that they some of the smallest in the country.

After lunch, you will have some free time in Lalova more to enjoy the village on your own. Here you can practice various types of outdoor activities: folklore performances, excursions, etc. You will be able to try the traditional sauna and experience a real winter rest.

In the evening, you will enjoy a New Year Program and meet the New Year in a traditional atmosphere.

You will spend the night at Hanul lui Hanganu guesthouse.

You will spend this day in Lalova village at Hanul lui Hanganu guesthouse, built from natural stone, in national style, with various recreation zones - a real refuge in the peaceful environment of the countryside. From the terraces of the guesthouse, you can enjoy the fabulous beauty of the Dniester River. Hanul lui Hanganu guesthouse is the perfect choice for a quiet and full of emotions stay. Here, you will surely fall in love with some of the most popular dishes in Moldova.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy lunch at Hanul lui Hanganu guesthouse, where you will taste the traditional after party chicken soup.

In the evening you will be transferred to Chisinau and enjoy your last night in Moldova.

On departure day, you will be transferred from the hotel to Chisinau International Airport. If your flight is in the afternoon, you will have the option to explore Chisinau for a while on your own in the morning and buy some souvenirs.