Moldova

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Moldova is a small landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is one of Europe's least-visited nations, which gives it an authentic, off-the-beaten-path appeal for independent travellers. The country is best known for its thriving wine culture — home to some of the world's largest underground wine cellars, including Mileștii Mici and Cricova — as well as its rolling vineyards, Soviet-era architecture, and Orthodox monasteries. The capital, Chișinău, offers a lively café and arts scene, while the breakaway region of Transnistria provides a uniquely time-warped travel experience unlike anywhere else in Europe.

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Romania & Moldova · 10 days

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Self-Launched East European Discovery: Romania, Transnistria & Gagauzia

A self-launched version of Penguin Travel's 10-day Romania–Moldova loop, rebuilt for independent travellers using local buses, marshrutkas and trains. Start in Bucharest, head into Transylvania for Peles and Bran castles and the fortified churches around Brasov, push north through painted Bucovina monasteries, cross into Moldova at Iasi–Chisinau, then explore Orheiul Vechi, the Soviet time-capsule of Transnistria, the Milesti Mici and Cricova wine cellars, and the Turkic-Gagauz towns of the south. Cost estimates are approximate backpacker/budget-traveller rates in GBP; local minibuses and shared taxis keep transport cheap, and GetYourGuide/Klook or direct local guides cover the sightseeing the group tour included.

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