Day 4: Back in the USSR in Tiraspol and Gala dinner at Cricova winery
In the morning, you will discover Tighina Fortress located in Tighina town and built in the 15th century by the prince of Moldova, Stephen the Great. Originally built as a small wooden fort, it was later fortified in stone by the prince of Moldova, Petru Rares. Occupied by the Ottomans in 1538 (in a campaign lead by the sultan Suleiman the Magnificent), the fort was strengthened in 1541 and became the center of an Ottoman "raya" (in which were included the surrounding Moldavian villages). In the 18th century, the fort was strengthened by Moldovan craftsmen under the direct supervision of Dimitrie Cantemir. Tighina Fortress is an architectural ensemble of irregular quadrilateral plan, surrounded by wide walls, 2-3 meters thick, made of limestone and brick.
After visiting Tighina, you will set off on a time travel in Transnistria. While in Tiraspol, you will discover a real treasure – Aquatir Sturgeon Complex, one of the largest hatcheries in Europe. The complex is equipped with the latest technologies and the fish can reach the size of a man. You will get the chance to taste one of the most expensive culinary delights – caviar.
During the city tour in Tiraspol, you will discover Vladimir Lenin’s monument and the tank left from the Second World War. The city seems to be a vestige of the Soviet past. Nevertheless, you will be amazed by the contrasts, one of which is the football complex „Sheriff” - a pearl of contemporary architecture.
In the afternoon, you will have lunch at a restaurant in Tiraspol.
After lunch, you will visit Kvint wine and brandy factory where harmony, refinement and tradition underlie the oldest and most genuine spirits. Here you will be acquainted with the taste of such spirits as Kvint, Doina, Victoria, Suvorov and of course the 50 years old “Cneazi Vitghenstein”.
In the evening you will travel to Cricova winery where you will enjoy a Gala dinner moderated by a comedian who will entertain the audience and describe the organization of the event. The evening will begin with an excursion at Cricova winery in the tourist train, at a depth of 80 m, during which you will discover the wonders of this place. Cricova underground galleries are formed by over seventy streets covering an area of nearly 120 km, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, Cahors. The jewel of the underground treasure is the National Collection, including over 600 types of wine totaling about 1 million bottles. Here you can admire the oldest bottle of wine - "Jewish Easter Wine", dating from 1902 and discover the tastes of Cricova wines.
The evening will continue with the Gala dinner, during which you will listen to Moldovan traditional music played live and interact with the moderator during the entertainment program. Also, a Moldovan top Eurovision singer or band will sing songs and make the evening special. During the Gala dinner, the participants /employees of the company will receive awards according to their performance achievements at the company.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tighina Fortress,
Aquatir Sturgeon Complex,
Tiraspol city,
Kvint wine and brandy factory,
Cricova winery