Moldova · Culture

Discover the land of Gagauzia with a local guide

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Comrat. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Comrat, the capital and largest city of Gagauzia
  • 02 Learn about Gagauz history, traditions, and local culture with a guide
  • 03 Visit Congaz, one of the largest villages in Europe by population
  • 04 Discover traditional guest houses at the “Gagauz Sofrasi” ethno-tourist complex
  • 05 Enjoy the opportunity to taste traditional Gagauz cuisine at lunch
  • 06 Visit the Gagauz Museum in Besalma with more than 15,000 exhibits
  • 07 Travel comfortably by car throughout the route

Discover the culture, history, and traditions of Gagauzia on this full-day guided journey through Comrat, Congaz, and Besalma. Travel by car with a local guide as you explore the capital of the autonomous region, learn the story behind Comrat’s name, and visit important cultural sites that bring the heritage of the Gagauz people to life.

Along the way, visit the ethno-tourist complex “Gagauz Sofrasi,” where traditional guest houses reflect local customs and everyday life, and continue to the Gagauz Museum in Besalma, home to more than 15,000 exhibits. This tour offers an engaging introduction to one of Moldova’s most distinctive regions, with the chance to enjoy traditional cuisine during an optional lunch.

Discover the culture, history, and traditions of Gagauzia on this full-day guided journey through Comrat, Congaz, and Besalma.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Comrat
Languages English, Romanian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Transfer to Gagauzia by car

Comrat is the capital and most important city of Gagauzia Autonomy. It was founded in 1789.

City tour Komrat

City tour in Comrat

You will get acquainted with the capital of Gagauzia – 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.

Transfer to Congaz village

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.

Excursion to the ethno-tourist complex “Gagauz Sofrasi”

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.

Lunch at Gagauz Sofrasi

A unique opportunity to taste the traditional dishes of Gagauz cuisine, prepared according to old recipes from local products. ( is not included in the price)

Transfer to Besalma village

Besalma was founded in 1791. The village is famous for its custom to preserve the traditions and culture of the Gagauz people.

Excursion to the Gagauz Museum in Besalma

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.

Return to Chisinau

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Comrat. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Included in the price:

  • Transport throughout the route
  • Excursions according to the program
  • guide

What's Not Included

lunch

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Comrat.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Comrat.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Comrat..

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