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- Penguin Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 16
- Age range 14 to 80
Highlights
- Explore Peles Castle's rich armory collection
- Tour Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula's home
- Admire frescoes in Bucovina's painted monasteries
- Visit Orheiul Vechi's ancient Cave Monastery
- Taste wines in Milesti Mici's vast cellars
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Bucharest - Sinaia - Brasov (Romania)
- Day 2 Brasov - Bran - Lacu Rosu
- Day 3 Lacu Rosu - Voronet
- Day 4 Voronet - Suceava - Iasi
- Day 5 Crossing Moldova border to Chisinau (Moldova)
- Day 6 Chisinau City Tour - Orheiul Vechi - Chisinau
- Day 7 Chisinau Milesti Mici Winery - Tighina Fortress - Tiraspol - Tiraspol (Transnistria)
- Day 8 Tiraspol - Tvarditsa - Beshalma - Comrat (Gagauzia)
- Day 9 Comrat - Chisinau
- Day 10 Departure from Chisinau (Moldova)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Penguin Travel
Number of tours
41
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
88%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- AAstrid Johanna· March 29th, 2024Our trip through Moldova and Romania was great. The accommodations were cozy and welcoming, providing a comfortable retreat each evening. Our itinerary was well-planned, allowing us to explore each region's distinct history thoroughly. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic to share their stories. Overall, it was a memorable journey that exceeded our expectations.Show more
Penguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2019Review collected by Penguin Travel - AKristi Liisu· March 29th, 2024Overall, the trip was enjoyable with plenty of fascinating sights, and we encountered no major issues. However, it's advisable to replace some guides. Some local guides were really good, but others fell short of delivering the expected services. Some of the hotels could be better.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- ALiam Giles· March 29th, 2024Throughout our tour, the Penguin tour leader demonstrated exceptional organization, remained calm, and showed great consideration. I am thoroughly impressed and intend to use Penguin again in the future. The price was justified, and I am completely satisfied with the tour experience.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- ALiam Giles· March 29th, 2024Our journey through Moldova and Romania, including Transnistria and Gagauzia, was a nice blend of history, culture, and hospitality. The itinerary was well-crafted. Transnistria is a very interesting place to explore its Soviet echoes and also the Turkic traditions of Gagauzia. The accommodations surpassed our expectations. Our guides were not only knowledgeable but also passionate and had fascinating insights and personal anecdotes. Overall, it was a truly unforgettable adventure that left us with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for this lesser-known corner of Eastern Europe.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
- AScott Cade· March 29th, 2024Our trip to Moldova, Romania and Transnistria was a great adventure. We learned so much about the history previously unknown to us. We explored very interesting towns and landscapes, we gained a genuine insight into local life. Guided by an exceptionally knowledgeable and hospitable guide, we savored delicious traditional cuisine and left with a longing to return and explore further. Overall, our experience was deeply enriching and one we wholeheartedly recommend to others seeking an authentic cultural journey.Show morePenguin Travel commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback, We are looking forward to have you on one of our tours again.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Penguin Travel
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Jacqueline
Asked on March 11th, 2025What is the name of this hotel? Is there a transport from the airport? If Yes, how much is it?
Penguin TravelOperator•Written March 2025In Bucharest we do not provide a transfer from the airport to the hotel. The hotel we lastly used is Trianon Hotel located at Strada Grigore Cobălcescu 9, București 010191, Romania.
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Jacqueline
Traveler•Written March 2025I looked up the Trianon hotel and it has no availability. I booked a nearby refundable hotel. Can I get a quote for 3 extra nights if it is a central location?
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Robert
Asked on May 15th, 20241) What hotel does the tour start on Day 1 in Bucharest? 2) Are the airport transfers included? 3) Can the sleeper train from Chișinău back to Bucharest be added on last day? If so what's the cost of that?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2024
The hotel list will be available 3 weeks before departure. Airport transfers are not included. Regarding the train back to Bucharest- depends on the train schedule, it shouldn't be a problem to book an extra train ticket for a fee.
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Robert
Traveler•Written May 2024Is this tour scheduled to go back to Bucharest from Chișinău on 20th April (Day 9) anyway? How many people has already booked the departure date 12th Apr 2025?
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written May 2024
We have recently opened the departure. There are no bookings yet. The train schedule is not published yet for 2025, probably there will be train.
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Alan
Asked on February 22nd, 2024Can you please confirm the cost in NZ dollars, including a single supplement
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2024
The cost of the tour is 980 EUR + 210 EUR single supplement, total 1190. The approximate cost in NZ dollar: 2080-2100 New Zealand dollars, depending on rate of exchange.
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Lydia
Asked on February 15th, 2024is there a tour starting late June early July
- Penguin TravelOperator•Written February 2024
Many thanks for your interest in East European Discovery – Romania and Moldova's Transnistria and Gagauzia. We will just open for booking 22 June, 2024. Is this date working for you?
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