Wine route in Gagauzia region, Republic of Moldova
Wine tourism can include cultural, sports and gastronomic activities to keep visitors interested for a longer period of time.
Wine Tourist Route no. 1
Day 1
- Arrival in Chisinau / arrival in Comrat
- Registration and accommodation at Grand Hotel, Comrat
- Wine tasting dinner at the Grand Hotel restaurant, Comrat (18: 00-21: 00)
Dishes from Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting of Moldovan producers (including flavor of Gagauz wines, wines of Bulgarian Budjak) and homemade wines.
Day 2
Breakfast at Hotel “Grand”, mun. Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat to Comd Avdarma (Comrat District)
- Trip to the Avdarma Commune History Museum (Comrat District)
http://old.avdarma.md/ru/index.php?do=static&page=e1
- Visit to Memorial (victims of repression, famine), Avdarma Commune (Comrat District)
- Lunch in “Grilled №1 / №2” in Avdarma Commune (Comrat District)
National dishes of Gagauz cuisine, tasting of Moldovan wines (including the color of Gagauz wines, Bulgarian wines), producers and homemade wines
- Transfer: from Avdarma Commune (Comrat District) to Tomai Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
- Excursion to the winery SC “Tomai-Vinex” SA, Tomai Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
Wine tasting in the cellar, presentation of the winery’s wine collection, trip to the production workshop, outing to an outdoor trip to the winery’s vineyards
- Transfer: from Tomai Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District) to Gaidar Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
- Visit to the Gagauz Windmill in the 15th century XIX in Gaidar Commune (Ceadîr-longa District)
Extensive excursion in the history of the traditional occupations of the Gagauz sec. XIX, inhabitants of the Bugeac Steppe
- Excursion to the Carpet Museum in Gaidar Commune (Ceadir-longa District)
Extensive trip in the history of the national carpets of the peoples of Steppe Budjac, master class in carpet weaving
- Transfer: Gaidar Commune (Ceadîr-longa District) –mun. Comrat
- Excursion and dinner at the wine factory “Vinuri de Comrat” SA, mun. Comrat
Wine tasting in the tasting room-restaurant, trip to the winery, acquaintance with the wine collection of the winery, purchase of wine in the wine cellar, trip to the Museum “Back to the USSR”, rest in the tourist area and tasting of national dishes, master class on vineyard demonstration group, retro music show, bike ride through the cellar and makeshift vineyards, national dishes from Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting of the winery
Day 3
- Breakfast at Hotel “Grand”, mun. Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Puhoi commune (Ialoveni district)
- Excursion to Asconi Winery (Asconi Winery SRL), Puhoi Commune (Ialoveni District)
Wine tasting in the cellar, familiarization with the winery’s wine collections, trip to the production workshop
- Lunch at Asconi Winery (Asconi Winery SRL), Puhoi Commune, (Ialoveni District)
Traditional dishes of Moldovan cuisine, wine tasting of the producer, gastronomic master class
- Transfer: from Puhoi Commune (Ialoveni District) to Bulboaca Commune (Anenii Noi District)
- Excursion to Castel Mimi winery (Castel Mimi SRL), Bulboaca commune (Anenii Noi District)
Extended trip with Cristina Frolov (family member): halls, museum, art gallery, cellar
- Free time at Castel Mimi Resort, Bulboaca Commune (Anenii Noi District)
Pedestrian tour: Multicolored fountain, “Timpului” Cellar, wine room with SPA, swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dinner at Mimi Winery Castle, Bulboaca Commune (Anenii Noi District)
National dishes of Moldovan cuisine with fine influences of French cuisine from the Provence region, wine tasting of Moldovan producers, gastronomic master class
- Transfer: from Bulboaca Commune (Anenii Noi District) to Comrat
- Check out of the Grand Hotel, Comrat
- Departure from Comrat municipality / transfer / Departure from Chitinau municipality
Wine Tourist Route no. 2
Day 1
- Arrival in Chisinau / arrival in Comrat
- Registration and accommodation in the Hotel “Altin Palas”, mun. Comrat
https://www.altinpalace.com.md/
- Wine tasting dinner in the restaurant of the Hotel “Altin Palas”, mun. Comrat
Late Gagauzian dishes, wine tasting of Moldovan producers (including the color of Gagauzian, Bulgarian wines) and homemade wines
Day 2
- Breakfast at Hotel “Altin Palas” and Check out from Hotel, mun. Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Chirsova commune (Comrat district)
- Excursion to the Museum of Bulgarian Delays “Rodoliubeți”, Chirsova Commune (Comrat District)
Extensive excursion in the history and traditions of the Bulgarians from Bugeac (presentation of the exhibits from the authentic and improvised collection of the museum), photo session
- Excursion to the winery “Invinprom” SRL, Chirsova Commune (Comrat District)
Wine tasting in the tasting room, presentation of the winery’s wine collection, excursion of the vineyard plantation territory. Late Bulgarian dishes and Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting.
- Lunch in the “Exclusive” Restaurant, Chirsova Commune (Comrat District)
Bulgarian national dishes and Gagauzian cuisine, wine tasting at “Invin prom” SRL
- Transfer: Chirsova Commune (Comrat District) to Beșalma Commune (Comrat District)
- Excursion to the National Historical-Ethnographic Museum of the Gagauz Dumitru Cara-Cioban, Beșalma Commune (Comrat District)
Extensive trip in the history of the Gagauz people (presentation of authentic and improvised exhibits of the museum’s collection), watching the documentary. Visiting the windmill of the Gagauz sec. XIX in Beșalma Commune (Comrat District)
Extensive excursion in the history of the traditional occupations of the Gagauz sec. XIX, inhabitants of the Bugeac Steppe
- Transfer: from Beshalmá commune (Comrat district) to Congaz commune (Comrat district)
- Registration and accommodation in the Hotel of the Ethno-cultural Complex “Gagauz Sofrasi”, Congaz Commune (Comrat District)
Hotel accommodation, including Hotel rooms decorated in an authentic style – traditional for guests (with elements of Gagauz decor)
https://www.gagauzsofrasi.com/
- Excursion, visit and dinner in the “Gagauz Sofrasi” Ethno-Cultural Complex, Congaz Commune (Comrat District)
Wine tasting with an extensive trip to the cellar, familiarization with the wine collection of Moldovan producers (including the color of Gagauz wines, Bulgarian wines), buying wines in the wine shop, trip to the Museum of Traditions and Customs of the Gagauz people in the tourist area, Odi and tasting traditional, master-class gastronomic dishes. Cycling on the territory of Congaz village. Photo session in the museum on the territory of the complex, near Lake Congaz village. Visiting Hotel rooms (traditional guest rooms with elements of Gagauz decor).
National dishes of Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting of Moldovan producers (including the color of Gagauz wines, Bulgarian wines).
Day 3
- Breakfast at the Hotel “Ethno-cultural Complex” Gagauz Sofrasi “, Congaz Commune (Comrat District)
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Causeni municipality Land route (road)
- Excursion to the “Gogu Winery” winery (“GoguIlie ÎI”), mun. Causeni
Wine tasting in the cellar, presentation of the winery’s wine collection, demonstration of the wine production process (trip to the production section), extended trip to the vineyard.
- Transfer: from Causeni municipality to Cioburci commune (Stefan-voda district)
- Excursion and lunch in the traditional village style house “Mester Faur Guest House”, Cioburci Commune (Ștefan Vodă District)
Extensive excursion of the traditional values of rural life in the Republic of Moldova, master-class fishing on the Dniester River (tourist sight), gastronomic master-class, kayaking (kayaking on the river) (optional)
- Transfer: from Cioburci Commune (Stefan Voda District) to Purcari Commune (Stefan Voda District)
- Excursion to the “Purcari Winery” winery (ME “Vinăria Purcari” SRL), Purcari Commune (Ștefan Vodă District)
Wine tasting in the cellar, presentation of the wine collection of the winery, purchase of wines in the wine shop, rest in the tourist area and master class at the vineyard, bike ride on the territory of the vineyard vineyard, walking with boat on the Dniester river, master-class fishing on the Dniester river, sports rest (tennis, volleyball, paintball), gastronomic master-class
- Dinner in the restaurant of the winery „Purcari Winery” (ME “Vinăria Purcari” SRL), Purcari Commune (Ștefan Vodă District)
The national dishes of the Moldovan cuisine, the tasting of the wine collection of the winery
- Transfer: from Purcari Commune (Ștefan Vodă District) to the hotel of the Ethno-cultural Complex “Gagauz Sofrasi”, Congaz Commune (Comrat District)
- Check out the Hotel “Gagauz Sofrasi” Ethno-Cultural Complex, Congaz Commune (Comrat District)
- Comrat mun. Comrat / transfer / Comrat. mun. Chisinau
Wine Tourist Route no. 3
Day 1
- Arrival in Chisinau / arrival in Comrat
- Registration and accommodation in the Hotel “Caral”, mun. Comrat
- Dinner with wine tasting in the restaurant “Duet”, mun. Comrat
The national dishes of the Gagauz Cuisine, the tasting of the wines of the Gagauz producers (including the color of the Gagauz wine, the Bulgarian wine) and the homemade wines
Day 2
- Breakfast at Hotel “Caral”, mun. Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Gavanoasa Commune (Cahul District)
- Excursion to “ViniaTraian” (ME “ViniaTraian”), Gavanoasa Commune (Cahul District)
Wine tasting in the tasting room, presentation of the winery’s wine collection, purchase of wines in the wine shop, extensive excursion of the production process.
- Transfer: from Cahul municipality to Vulcănești municipality
- Excursion: Visiting the monument “Battle of Cahul” (Monument in memory of the Battle of Cahul, 1849), Volcanne mun.
Extensive excursion in the history of the construction and installation of the monument, erected in the year. 1849 after the F.Boffo project on the site of the victory of the Russian army in the battle of Cahul in 1770 – one of the most important battles of the Russo-Turkish war.
- Excursion: Visit to the archeological monument “Valul lui Traian”, Vulcănești municipality
Extensive excursion in the history of the archeological monument of the remains of ancient fortifications
- Visit to „Craft” – Winery „Kara Gani” („CGL-PRIM” SRL), mun. Vulcănești
Wine tasting in the cellar, presentation of the winery’s wine collection, buying wines in the wine shop, rest in the tourist area and master-class at the vineyard, master-gastronomic class, bike ride on the territory of the winery, trip to the workshop production, trip to the Cerven family museum (with Larisa Cerven-family member), photo session
- Lunch in the restaurant of the winery „Kara Gani” („CGL-PRIM” SRL), mun. Vulcănești
The national dishes of the Gagauz Cuisine, the tasting of the winery’s wines
- Transfer: from Vulcănești municipality to Văleni Commune (Cahul District)
- Hiking and walking at Beleu Lake in the Văleni Commune reservation (Cahul District)
Boating on the lake (if desired), observing the behavior of rare species of birds
https://complexvaleni.com/laculbeleu/
- Dinner at Gura Cuptorului Village House, Văleni Commune (Cahul District)
Visit: “Bread Museum” (the legend of Moldovan bread), musical presentation of the inhabitants (Grandmother and grandfather, who sings at “Dobă” (popular musical instrument) participants (Eurovision International Music Competition – 2015). wine production of Moldovan producers (including homemade wines)
- Transfer from Văleni Commune (Cahul District) to Comrat
Day 3
- Breakfast at Hotel “Caral”, mun. Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Cricova (Rascani sector, Chisinau municipality)
- EXCURSION to the famous galleries of the CRICOVA Winery includes:
- Visiting underground streets;
- Wine maturation section;
- Production section a classic sparkling wine;
- National Collection and Tasting Complex;
- Cinema.
- The visit to the CRICOVA Subterranean City can culminate with a wine tasting in combination with European or traditional dishes (according to the packages described on the website www.cricova.md) inside the tasting complex or you can customize the offer according to your preferences inside the Wine Kingdom restaurant. .
- Transfer: from Cricova (Rascani district, Chisinau municipality) to Butuceni Commune (Orhei District)
- Excursion to the reservation “Orheiul Vechi” (Archaeological Complex), Butuceni Commune (Orhei District)
Extensive trip to the Archaeological Complex: hiking in the pictorial surroundings and observing the behavior of rare bird species
- Transfer: from Butuceni Commune (Orhei District) to Orhei municipality
- Wine tour with wine tasting / gastronomic association and dinner at Château Vartely winery, Orhei.
Château Vartely also offers:
1. Guided excursions on the territory of the tourist complex;
2. Observation of technologies and equipment in the production area;
3. Presentation of the light projection on barrels of the wine legend in the cellar;
4. Wine blending activities, blind tasting in the 2 tasting bags;
5. Restaurant with European and traditional cuisine;
6. Accommodation services with a capacity of 14 rooms, up to 30 people;
7. Organizing corporate and family events, seminars, conferences.
Details on https://vartely.md
- Transfer: from Orhei municipality to Comrat municipality
- Check out from the hotel “Caral”, mun. Comrat
- Departure from mun. Comrat / transfer / departure from mun. Chisinau
Wine Tourist Route no. 4
Day 1
- Arrival in Chisinau / arrival in Comrat
- Registration and accommodation in the Hotel “Medelean”, mun. Comrat
https://www.medelean-hotel.com/
- Wine tasting dinner in the “Atlantida” restaurant, Comrat municipality
Traditional dishes of Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting of Moldovan producers (including the color of Gagauz wines, Bulgarian wines) and homemade wines
Day 2
- Breakfast at Hotel Medelean, Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Cazaclia Commune (Ceadîr-longa District)
- Excursion to the Museum of History and Ethnography of the traditions of the Gagauz people, Cazaclia Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
Extensive excursion in the history of the Gagauz people (presentation of authentic and improvised exhibits from the museum’s collection)
- Visiting the exhibition of sales of products of folk craftsmen, Cazaclia Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
Embroidered masterclass, concert of Gagauz folk songs and dances
- Visit-trip to the winery “Kazayak Vin” SA, Cazaclia Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
Excursion: presentation of the wine collection of the winery, purchase of wines in wine shops, knowledge of the wine production process in the production workshop
- Lunch in the tasting room of the winery “KazayakVin” SA, Cazaclia Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District)
The traditional dishes of the Gagauz Cuisine, the tasting of the wine production of the winery
- Transfer: from Cazaclia Commune (Ceadir-Lunga District) to Ceadir-Lunga
- Excursion to the “At-Prolin” Breeding Farm, Ceadîr-longa
Guided tour with the director (professional horse breeder) Konstantin Kelesh on the territory of the horse farm. Review of the history of the creation and development of the stud farm. Visit to the stables with Orlovskiye Trout and heavy horse breeds. General presentation of the horse factory museum and exhibits of paintings made by the director.
- Visit to St. Demetrius Monastery of Cahul and Comrat Diocese, Russian Orthodox Church, Ceadir-Lunga
A trip into the history of the founding of the Monastery, a walk through the territory, a visit to the temple on the territory of the Monastery, the purchase of illuminated Orthodox icons and other religious objects of worship.
- Visit to the “Peasant Hakikat” Traditional Peasant Court Museum, Ceadir-Lunga
The museum represents the life and household of the Gagauz people hundreds of years ago: open-air museum, museum (exhibition of exhibits), cellars, wine tasting and dishes of the national cuisine of the Gagauz people
https://econutag.md/etno-dvorikpark- hakikat/
- Transfer: from Ceadir-Lunga municipality to Comrat municipality
- Excursion and dinner at the wine factory “Vinuri de Comrat” SA, mun. Comrat
Wine tasting in the tasting room-restaurant, trip to the winery, acquaintance with the wine collection of the winery, purchase of wine in the wine cellar, trip to the Museum “Back to the USSR”, rest in the tourist area and tasting of national dishes, master class on vineyard demonstration group, retro music show, bike ride through the cellar and makeshift vineyards, national dishes from Gagauz cuisine, wine tasting of the winery
Day 3
- Breakfast at Hotel Medelean, Comrat
- Transfer: from Comrat municipality to Milestii Mici Commune (Ialoveni District)
- Excursion to Mileștii Mici “Mileștii Mici SRL” winery, Mileștii Mici Commune (Ialoveni District)
Visiting the largest underground winery in Moldova (with over 1.5 million bottles of wine collection) by electric train, personal car, bicycle. Buying wines in wine shops, knowing the production process in the production section
- Lunch in the tasting room of Milestii Mici “Milestii Mici SRL”, Milestii Mici Commune (Ialoveni District)
Traditional dishes of Moldovan cuisine, wine tasting
- Transfer: from Milestii Mici Commune (Ialoveni District) to Chisinau
Extensive trip through Chisinau
- Excursion and visit of tourist objects in the city of Chisinau
- Excursion-visit to ATU Winery (“East EuroVitis SRL”), Chisinau
Excursion to urban winemaking, wine tasting, team building graffiti, production of custom wine labels (personal, group models), e-wine shop
- Dinner at ATU Winery (“EstEuroVitis SRL”), Chisinau
Traditional dishes of Moldovan cuisine (assorted Moldovan pies, snacks, cheese, Moldovan cheese), tasting of the winery’s wine production
- Transfer: from Chisinau municipality to Comrat municipality
- Check out from the Hotel “Medelean”, mun. Comrat
- Departure from Comrat municipality / transfer / departure from Chisinau municipality