Day tour of Gagauzia Land from Chisinau
Description
Your journey begins in the morning with a convenient hotel pick-up from Chisinau. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating Gagauzian culture. Who are the mysterious Gagauz people? Join us to uncover their unique traditions and heritage! We can’t wait to guide you on this unforgettable journey into the heart of Gagauzian culture!
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Itinerary
Departure from Chisinau to Comrat city Comrat is the capital and most important city of Gagauzia Autonomy. It was founded in 1789.
Sightseeing tour of Comrat You will get acquainted with the capital of Gagauzia Comrat – it is the center and the largest city of Gagauzia. The name Comrat consists of two words of Turkic origin “komur-at”, which means “black horse”. One of the legends says that a certain khan named the village in honor of his horse, who carried the wounded owner from the battlefield. During the tour, you will learn the history of the city, visit the most important and interesting sights.
Congaz is one of the largest villages in Europe in terms of population (13,500 inhabitants), which is recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Here we will get acquainted with the traditions of the Gagauz culture, visit guest houses in the national style, that convey the flavor of the customs and traditions of the Gagauz people.
Visiting the world's first museum of Gagauz Culture and Life, named after Dmitry Cara-Ciobanu, getting known with more than 15,000 exhibits. Optionally - photo shoot in national costumes.
Besalma was founded in 1791. The village is famous for its custom to preserve the traditions and culture of the Gagauz people.
Transfer to hotel.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
It was with great interest and pleasure that we discovered Gagauzia, a very distinct region of Moldova, the familiarity with which complemented the country's historical perspective and contemporary realities. Igor, our driver and guide, not only showed and told about the main sights, but also helped to feel the atmosphere of local hospitality, introduced the way of life and culture. I would like to emphasize the neatness of driving and comfort in communication, which was important for us given the length of the tour. Boldly recommend to everyone, especially travelers and explorers of small peoples!
It was a wonderful tour. Both adults and children had fun. My children said it was one of the best trips ever. Everything was perfectly organised.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that both adults and children enjoyed the tour and that it became one of your children’s favorite trips. It’s always our goal to create memorable and perfectly organized experiences for our guests, and your feedback truly makes our efforts worthwhile.
Everything was great! Very helpful guide and very kind driver. I really recommend it. We have free time and saw everything what we wanted.
Gagauzia îs a place I have dreamt about going to for years but never did. In 2018, I read an ethnography about the Gagauz people and have been fascinated ever since. Thankfully, this tour allowed me to see the pages I read about. My favorite parts of the tour were visiting the village of Besalma where the National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum is. Igor was a great guide, he answered my questions and was cool to be around.
Dear Austin, happy that you spent good time🙏
