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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
"Manuc Bey" mansion in Hâncești is a destination that must be found on the map of your trip. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816, Manuc Bei Mansion is an architectural monument located in the Hâncești district of the Republic of Moldova, which has a rich history.
After exploring Manuc Bei Mansion we will continue our tour in a unique place - Gagauzia, populated by a unique Gagauz ethnic minority. What the Turkish speaking population from Bulgaria is doing in Moldova - is a very good question, which can be only understood by visiting this region. Nowadays, Gagauzia is an agricultural region, populated by hard-working and hospitable people, who keep their autonomy and still keep in very good condition their history and traditions.
Overall, the tour is about 8 hours 15 minutes and transportation is already included in the total duration. It includes visits to historic and cultural sites of Gagauzia, together with a visit to Manuc Bei Mansion in Hancesti district.
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Private transportation
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Professional Guide
Lunch at Gagauz Sofrasi
Souvenirs
Tips for driver/guide
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up where tourists will stay: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. We will just need to know the exact address in Chisinau and we can pick up directly from there.
Traveler pickup
Chisinau Airport, Chisinau, Moldova
Manuc Bey, Hincesti, Moldova First, we will visit Manuc Bei Mansion that is located in Hincesti Town at a distance of 36 km from the Chisinau Capital, the tours are guided in Romanian, Russian, English and last 30 minutes. The tourists will discover this Manuc Bei Architectural Historic Complex, visit the Museum of History and Ethnography, the Main Palace, an underground tunnel, the Hunting Castle, they also have a liquor store, where you can buy a bottle of sparkling wine or a wine prepared by Hincesti Winery. 120 minutes
Comrat, Comrat, Moldova After Manuc-Bey we continue our drive to the South - heading to Komrat, the capital of Gagauzia. Visit to the city and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Also we will visit The City Hall with the Lenin monument in front of the building, Memorial Slavy. Well, don't expect to see big luxury buildings, but interesting Gagauz history and cultural spots are guaranteed. 120 minutes
National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum, Besalma, Moldova The National Museum of History and Ethnography of Gagauz in the village of Balsalma is a real foray into the colorful wedding ceremonies, customs and traditions of the Gagauz people. The tour will continue with Avdarma village (cultural and spiritual center of Gagauzia). 60 minutes
Congaz, Congaz, Moldova After Besalma we will go to Congaz village, where we will visit the church "The Holy Trinity" 60 minutes
Congaz, Congaz, Moldova Travellers will get a traditional lunch in "Gagauz Sofrasi" complex, where they will discover ethnic-modern design of the complex, which includes elements of traditional decor. The wedding museum, a terrace and a restaurant, the cellar with homemade marinades on the territory, convey the spirit and the true atmosphere of the traditional Gagauz culture. From Congaz we will continue our road to Chisinau. 135 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
CengizCemaloglu
03 Jul 2023
Nicolai was an incredible guide - doing serendipitous stops that really showed the color of Southern Moldova and Gagauzia. He not only showed the cities and towns we visited, but took the care to fully and comprehensive talk about the sociology and history of Moldova along with psycho-social cultural and behavioral patterns of different regions. Absolute 10/10, totally recommend.
Jose V
09 May 2023
El tour fue fantástico. Aprendí mucho sobre esta región, su gente y lo relacionado a sus tradiciones gracias a mi guía Fiodor, muy amable y simpático.
bardai79
29 Aug 2022
Our guide Nicolai had an amazing knowledge, excellent English level and he always helped us with everything. He really likes his job and that is great ! Gagauzia is still unknown region but amazing! Thank you very much!
This tour in
Chisinau
is organized by
Moldova Tours
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