Day 01
Comrat and Gagauz Villages Tour from Chișinău
- After a morning pick-up from your hotel in Chișinău, set out for Comrat, the capital city of Gagauzia, located in the centre of the region and its largest city. One of the folk legends says that a certain "Khan" named the village in honour of his horse, who carried the wounded owner from the battlefield. During the tour, you will learn about the history of the city and visit its most important and interesting sights with your Gagauz tour guide.
- Then, transfer to Congaz village, one of the largest villages in Europe in terms of population. Here, explore native traditions and gain insight into the lives of the locals with the help of your guide.
- Next, proceed to Gagauz Sofrasi, an ethno-tourist complex. Here, you will get acquainted with the traditions of Gagauz culture, visit houses of locals in the customary style, and experience Gagauz life.
- Your last stop will be Besalma Village, which is famous for its dedicated efforts to preserve the traditions and culture of the Gagauz people. Here, visit the first museum of Gagauz culture and life, which is rich with over 15,000 exhibits. You will also have a chance to take pictures wearing the national dress of the country. Then, see the 19th-century wooden windmill built on the highest point of the region, offering you a glimpse into the time when flour was produced by manual labour.
