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All-inclusive Gagauzia: Wine-tasting, Cooking & Lunch!

By Trails & Tales Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$487 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about the life of Manuc Bei and the role of the Manuc Bei Mansion
  • Visit the Gagauz National Museum and learn about the Gagauz people
  • Meet the graceful Gagauzian horses and enjoy a tranquil ride through nature
  • Learn how to prepare traditional dishes like gözleme and kiirma in a cooking class
  • Enjoy a traditional Gagauz feast featuring locally sourced ingredients and wines

Activity location

    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

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All-inclusive Gagauzia: Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Meet the Locals & Experience Gagauz Hospitality!
‍Cooking Masterclass – Taste Gagauzia!
Explore Historical & Cultural Landmarks
Wine & Gastronomy Tour
Village Life & Rural Traditions
Festivals & Seasonal Events

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$1,072.60 x 1 TravellerAU$1,072.60
Total
Price is AU$1,072.60

Tasty Gagauzia: Wine-tasting & Lunch!

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Learn about the fascinating blend of Turkic heritage and Orthodox Christian faith. Visit Comrat, Ceadîr-Lunga, and villages exploring local museums. Taste traditional Gagauz dishes like kavurma (slow-cooked lamb) and homemade Gagauz wines.

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$486.66 x 1 AdultAU$486.66
Total
Price is AU$486.66

All-inclusive Gagauzia: Wine-tasting, Cooking & Lunch!

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Meet the Locals & Experience Gagauz Hospitality!
‍Cooking Masterclass – Taste Gagauzia!
Explore Historical & Cultural Landmarks
Village Life & Rural Traditions
Festivals & Seasonal Events

Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$568.04 x 1 AdultAU$568.04
Total
Price is AU$568.04

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Manuc Bei Mansion in Hîncești
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Gagauz National Museum in Comrat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cathedral visit in Comrat
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Horse farm visit in Ceadîr-Lunga
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cooking masterclass and wine-tasting with a local family
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Gagauz feast at Gagauz Sofrası in Kongaz

What you can expect

Embark on a cultural journey to the heart of Gagauzia, a region in Moldova with a rich history and unique traditions. Visit the Manuc Bei Mansion, the Gagauz National Museum, and a horse farm. Enjoy a cooking class with a local family and a traditional Gagauz feast.

Begin your cultural journey at the magnificent Manuc Bei Mansion in Hîncești, an architectural masterpiece that blends Moldovan, Ottoman, and French influences. Stroll through its historic halls, learning about the fascinating life of Manuc Bei and the estate's role in local history.

Next, travel to Comrat, the capital of Gagauzia, where you’ll dive into the region’s culture at the Gagauz National Museum. Discover exhibits on traditional crafts, winemaking, and the Gagauz people’s unique history. Visit the city’s beautiful cathedral, a serene and spiritual landmark.

From there, head to Ceadîr-Lunga, where you’ll stop at a horse farm. Meet the graceful Gagauzian horses and enjoy a tranquil ride through the scenic countryside. A short drive will take you to a secret spot, a hidden gem offering panoramic views of the picturesque surroundings.

Afterwards, enjoy an authentic experience meeting a warm and welcoming local family. They’ll guide you through a hands-on cooking masterclass, teaching you how to prepare traditional dishes like gözleme (stuffed flatbread) and kiirma (a hearty meat and vegetable dish). This intimate experience will give you a true taste of Gagauzian hospitality.

Conclude your journey in Kongaz, the heart of Gagauzia’s wine culture. Visit Gagauz Sofrası, a cultural and culinary complex, where you’ll indulge in a traditional Gagauz feast featuring locally sourced ingredients and expertly crafted wines. Enjoy lively folklore performances that showcase the vibrant music and dance traditions of the region.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova