Explore Transnistria - the country that doesn't exist!
60 EUR
You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. It’ll help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times.
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Available in
- English,
- Russian
I graduated from the Faculty of Tourism at the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova and have worked for 2 years as a tourism manager in local travel agencies. But I soon decided to pursue a career as a Tour Guide to combine my profession with my passion: traveling and outdoor, because I am not a follower of office work. This led me to study to obtain a license as a travel guide.
Read moreHighlights
- Enjoy the Soviet architecture
- See the Lenin Monument and Bender Fortress
- Find interesting facts about Transnistria – “the country that doesn’t exist”
- Plunge into the Soviet Union as you visit the cities of Tiraspol and Bender
- Taste the authentic cuisine in Ukrainian restaurant Kumanek or any other location
Description
The trip to Transnistria starts with the transfer from your accommodation in Chisinau to Tiraspol by a private vehicle. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since the end of the 20th century. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture.
Old-fashioned public transport, a lot of monuments to Lenin and Soviet symbolism on the buildings, all make a tour to Transnistria a different experience. Your local guide will tell you about the current political situation of the country and show you all the most important attractions of Tiraspol, as the capital of the unrecognized country.
Then you will travel to the city of Bender and discover its famous sight, Fortress of Tighina, built in the 16th century. Medieval Bender Fortress played a significant role in the Russian-Turkish War in the 18-19th centuries. You will enjoy a spectacular view of the Dniester River from the high fortress’s walls. Later, in your free time, you may have lunch at one of the city’s cafes.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Souvenirs
Meeting point
Stephen the Great Monument, Arch of Triumph, tourist accommodation address.
Reviews from travellers (15)
Would certainly recommend the tour to anyone considering it!
To anyone with reserves over crossing the border - for me it was a quick and straightforward process, which the guide helped with.
If you are ever in Moldova, I would highly recommend using this tour company!
We had a lot of interesting historical information which made us feel like we were having history classes in loco.
We tried local food in a really Soviet restaurant which made our experience even more complete.
Finally, we strongly recommend the tour! :)
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- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
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