“Gagauzia”. This little-known region is located in the south of Moldova. It is populated by the Gagauz, a Turkish-speaking population largely Russified and historically close to the Turks of Anatolia. They thus speak a Turkish dialect (but also Russian) and they are Orthodox Christians (and not Muslims). Historically, the Turkish-speaking Christians of Bulgaria, the “Gök-oğuz” or Gagauz, were established here in 1812, among the Moldovans, when the Russian Empire annexed Bessarabia.
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Discover two unique places in Moldova when you book this tour of the Manuc Bei Mansion and the Gagauzia area. First, visit the 19th-century Manuc Bei Mansion for a tour of the grounds and to learn about its history. Then, visit the area of Gagauzia which is populated by a Turkish-speaking minority from the North-East side of Bulgaria to learn about their history and culture.
At a distance of only 36 km from Chisinau, the Manuc Bei mansion is located – an architectural jewel of inestimable value. The complex includes the following edifices: Manuc’s Palace, the Iamandi House, the Contessa Building, the Hunting Castle or the Watchtower – all with a special history and which must be read only if you come to see these wonders of time.
After exploring Manuc Bei Mansion, continue the tour in Gagauzia, a region populated by a unique Gagauz ethnic minority. Learn about the Turkish-speaking population and their history in Moldova. Nowadays, Gagauzia is an agricultural region, populated by hard-working and hospitable people, who keep their autonomy and still keep in very good condition their history and traditions.
Visit the National Museum of History and Ethnography of Gagauz in the village of Besalma to learn about the colorful wedding ceremonies, customs, and traditions of the Gagauz people.
Stop at the main city in Gagauzia, the city of Comrat, to see the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the City Hall with the Lenin monument in front of the building, and the Memorial Slavy. Also visit the Walk of Glory of the Gagauz People, Gagauz National University, House of Culture, monument to the soldiers who liberated the city in WW2.
There is no single supplement surcharge for single travellers as this is a private tour. The more travelers in your private group the bigger the discount for the private tour.
Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:
In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.
We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.
The meeting point will be clearly indicated with a map on your tour voucher.
