Private Guide Bulgaria adds Moldova to its custom Balkan tours

Private Guide Bulgaria has added Moldova and Transnistria to its lineup, launching three multi-country itineraries that link the less-visited destination with Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia. The expansion gives travelers more options for tailored road trips across Eastern Europe.

Why it matters: - Private Guide Bulgaria is widening its custom travel footprint into one of Europe’s least-visited destinations. - The move adds Moldova and Transnistria to itineraries already built around personalized, guide-led Balkan travel. - The new routes are designed for travelers seeking multi-country trips beyond the region’s standard tourist circuit.

What happened: - Private Guide Bulgaria announced on July 24, 2026, that Moldova is now its newest destination. - The launch extends the agency’s custom tour model into Moldova and Transnistria. - The company introduced three new multi-country tour options built around Moldova. - The new itineraries connect Moldova with Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia.

The details: - One option, “2 Weeks in Romania and Moldova,” is a 14-day trip that starts in Chisinau and ends in Bucharest. - That itinerary covers 12 cities across Romania, Moldova and Transnistria. - The route includes Cricova underground winery, Merry Cemetery, Sighisoara Medieval Citadel, Astra Museum of Folk Civilization, Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Corvin Castle and the Palace of Parliament. - The 14-day trip also includes two UNESCO World Heritage sites. - A second option, “Moldova – Romania – Bulgaria,” runs for 21 days and extends the Moldova-Romania route into Bulgaria. - A third option, “Moldova – Romania – Bulgaria – Serbia,” also runs 21 days and adds Serbia for a four-country road trip. - Each itinerary can be adjusted in length. - Each itinerary can also be expanded to include more Balkan countries. - Private Guide Bulgaria said the trips are built to fit each traveler’s schedule and interests. - Adriana Vassilkova, the company’s owner, said Moldova is one of the last truly undiscovered corners of Europe. - Vassilkova said the company wanted to add Moldova to its portfolio for a long time. - Vassilkova said pairing Moldova with Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia creates an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience. - Vassilkova highlighted Cricova’s underground wineries, Transylvanian castles and the streets of Tiraspol in the announcement.

Between the lines: - The launch positions Private Guide Bulgaria to capture demand for lesser-known destinations and flexible private tours. - The emphasis on customization signals a strategy built around longer, higher-touch trips rather than standard package tourism. - Moldova’s addition also strengthens the company’s regional sell: travelers can now string together more countries in one trip without losing the private-tour format.

What's next: - Travelers can request a custom quote for the new Moldova tours through the company website, email or social media profiles. - Private Guide Bulgaria said the itineraries can be further tailored with additional Balkan countries depending on a traveler’s starting point and timeline. - The company will likely use the Moldova launch to market more off-the-beaten-path Balkan combinations.

The bottom line: - Private Guide Bulgaria is betting that Moldova’s obscurity is a selling point, not a drawback, and packaging it as part of longer custom road trips across Eastern Europe.