After your arrival at Chisinau airport, you will reach your hotel in the city center by public transport. In the evening, you will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner and get ready for your unforgettable trip. If you arrive at the hotel after 10:00 PM, dinner will be served as a cold platter until midnight. 3 nights in Chisinau. (A)

After breakfast, you'll depart for the Republic of Transnistria. Upon arrival in the capital, Tiraspol, you'll explore the city center and gain insights into the daily lives of the locals while strolling through the market. You'll repeatedly notice the Soviet influences reflected in the architecture. Afterward, you'll visit the Noul Neamt Monastery complex with its impressive bell tower. The mighty Ottoman fortress of Tighina in Bender will also impress you. To conclude the day, you'll stop at a family-run winery. There, a delicious dinner awaits you, along with a tasting of their exquisite wines. (B/D) (Distance traveled: approx. 200 km; travel time: approx. 3.5 hours)

After breakfast, you will first visit Curchi Monastery. During a walking tour of Soroca, you will visit the town's medieval fortress. Built around 1500, the castle ruins impress with their hat-like towers, from which you have a beautiful view of the adjacent Tyra River. In Soroca, you will also find the Candle of Gratitude, a monument erected for all the heroes of Moldova who have contributed to the cultural history of the republic. The monument rises atop a hill and offers an impressive sight. (B/L/D) (Distance traveled: approx. 400 km; travel time: approx. 6 hours)

In the morning, you'll visit a craft museum in the village of Clisova Noua, where you'll learn about traditional Moldovan crafts and how they have influenced the country's culture and history. Downstream, you'll then visit Saharna Monastery, built directly on the banks of the Nistru River. Afterwards, in Orheiul Vechi, you'll enjoy a short hike to the spectacular cave monastery (easy, 4 km, walking time: approx. 1.5 hours, +/- 100 meters elevation gain/loss). Optionally, you can take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride at the end of the day to perfectly round off your adventure (approx. 1 hour, approx. €35 per carriage for 6 people, bookable locally). Overnight in Orheiul Vechi. (B/D) (Distance: approx. 240 km; Travel time: approx. 3.5 hours)

Today you'll begin with a visit to the autonomous region of Gagauzia. The vast majority of its 160,000 inhabitants belong to the Turkic-speaking Gagauz people, whose origins are shrouded in mystery. You'll visit the capital, Congaz, where a city tour will take you to the cathedral and some of the Soviet-era monuments. Afterwards, you'll travel to the village of Besalma, where you'll visit the Museum of History and Ethnography. Here, you'll learn more about the history and culture of the Gagauz people through interesting exhibits and fascinating stories told by local guides. Your final stop is the village of Congaz, where you'll visit the ethnographic complex. Here you'll learn why the site plays a vital role in preserving Gagauz traditions. To conclude the day, you'll have dinner in Congaz. Finally, you'll return to Congaz and check into your hotel for the night. Overnight in Congaz. (FA) (Distance: approx. 220 km; Travel time: approx. 3.5 hours)

Today you bid farewell to Moldova and your tour guide and travel to Romania. After crossing the border, you'll check into your hotel and meet your Romanian tour guide. Together, you'll continue to Tulcea, the gateway to the famous Danube Delta. You'll visit the Delta Museum, where you'll learn more about the unique flora and fauna of the biosphere reserve, setting the stage for the days ahead. 3 nights in Tulcea. (B/D) (Distance: approx. 260 km; Travel time: approx. 4.5 hours)

Today, an exciting highlight of your trip awaits you: a full-day catamaran tour through the Danube Delta. It's one of the largest and best-preserved wetlands in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your journey begins again in Tulcea, where you'll board your catamaran for the day. You'll explore the delta via its waterways, cruising across endless lakes and labyrinthine canals to discover its stunning natural beauty up close. Along the way, you'll enjoy a traditional lunch with local fishermen. In the evening, you'll return to your hotel in Tulcea. (B/L/D)

Today you'll spend another day exploring the waters of the Danube Delta. This time, you'll travel by speedboat from Baltenii de Sus to the village of Caraorman. Upon arrival, you'll disembark and enjoy a delicious lunch with a local family. Afterward, a 45-minute jeep ride will take you through the charming landscape to the Caraorman Dunes, an impressive sand dune in the heart of the delta. From here, you'll have a beautiful view of the forest that gives the delta its name and the surrounding natural landscape. Finally, you'll return to Tulcea by boat through the delta's intricate network of waterways. (B/L/D) (Distance: approx. 14 km, travel time: approx. 45 min)

Today you bid farewell to the expansive landscapes of the Danube Delta and travel to Romania's capital city, Bucharest. This metropolis is considered the country's cultural, commercial, and industrial center and impresses with its magnificent buildings and fascinating sights. During your city tour, you will discover, among other things, the historically significant Revolution Square, which received its name in 1989 after the Romanian Revolution. You will also visit Bucharest's Patriarchal Cathedral, an impressive building distinguished by its large archways and three ornate towers. After a thorough exploration of the Old Town, you will arrive at your hotel and enjoy a traditional farewell dinner in a folklore restaurant. Overnight in Bucharest. (B/D) (Distance traveled: approx. 300 km; travel time: approx. 4 hours)

After a final breakfast, you'll take public transport to the airport and board your flight home. (F)