About 30 travel agencies and tour operators of Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania and Georgia came to the Winter Travel Fair with a variety of vacationing opportunities, from ski resorts in Europe to exotic destinations. The fair is at its first edition and is taking place at the Exhibitions Center “Moldoexpo” during November 3-5, IPN reports.
The travel agencies and tour operators say the Moldovans prefer to spend the New Year’s Eve and Christmas in Romania and Bulgaria. The trips through Moldova and Europe are also popular in the period.
To celebrate Christmas on December 25 in Romania or Bulgaria, one will have to spend €130 to €500. The offer includes transport and a varied program of trips and recreational activities. One of the national companies provides tours to four European cities to visit Christmas fairs. The prices start from €200.
A vacation to Israel on Epiphany costs €600 with guide services included. For such destinations as Egypt, Mauritius and Sri Lanka, prices start from €250, with flight from Chisinau. The offer does not include health insurance and visa costs.
Another tour operator present at the fair said the proposed offers are intended for those who like resting actively and want to broaden their cultural horizons. Mala is the main proposed destination. For five days in a four-star hotel, a tourist will pay €590 to €610, for a five-star hotel – slightly over €900, with flight from Bucharest. The offer does not include the festive New Year’s Eve meal and drinks and the transfer to Bucharest and back. For an additional payment of €60 to €150, one can go on trips to the capital of Malta Valletta, around Sicilia and the Island of Gozo.
Ukraine is also popular with Moldovans. A trip of three nights and four days with meals included costs €69 per person and up. The tourism agencies also organize trips through Moldova and these are very popular with tourists.
Most of the agencies offer discounts of 5% to 30% if the tickets are bought during the fair. On November 4 and 5, the visitors of the fair can take part in an informational tour to Soroca Fortress, Cosauti, Curchi Monastery, Orheiul Vechi and wineries.
