Ceadîr-Lunga is the second town of Gagauzia, in the east of the region, about 35 km from Comrat. It has a pleasant, shady centre with a park and fountain, Soviet-era public buildings and a strong farming hinterland of vineyards, orchards and wheat.
Two things bring visitors: horses and wine. The At-Prolin stud farm on the edge of town breeds trotters and hosts races that are a highlight of the Hederlez spring festival, while local wineries turn the grapes of the Budjak steppe into robust southern reds.
Top things to do: Ceadîr-Lunga
At-Prolin horse stud farm
The farm is known for its Orlov trotters and has stables, paddocks and a racetrack. Visits generally need to be arranged in advance, ideally through a guide; depending on the day you may see training, tour the stables or arrange a ride.
Horse races at Hederlez
Around 6 May, Ceadîr-Lunga’s races are one of the best-known events of the Gagauz spring festival, with trotting, riding displays, music and food stalls. Dates and programme vary each year — check locally.
Town centre and park
Stroll the central park with its fountain, the main street and the market. The town museum covers local history if it is open when you pass.
Local wine
Wineries in and around Ceadîr-Lunga and in nearby Tomai produce reds and whites from the surrounding vineyards. Tastings are by arrangement; see our wine route page.
Ravines and steppe
On the outskirts, deep bushy ravines cut into the plateau — known to geologists for fossil finds — and give an idea of the steppe landscape before the plough.
How to get to Ceadîr-Lunga
- Marshrutkas link Comrat and Ceadîr-Lunga several times a day in around an hour, and there are direct buses from Chișinău’s Southern Bus Station taking roughly 2.5–3 hours. Check timetables locally.
- By car it is about 35 km east of Comrat on a secondary road through Avdarma’s turn-off and Tomai, which makes a natural loop.
Insider tips
- Arrange the stud farm visit ahead — it is a working farm, not a walk-in attraction.
- Combine Ceadîr-Lunga with Avdarma and Tomai for a full day east of Comrat.
- For Hederlez, book transport and any accommodation early; the region has very few hotel beds.
Tours & day trips: Ceadîr-Lunga
These bookable day trips are the easiest way to see Ceadîr-Lunga and the area around it — check each itinerary for the exact stops:
Private day trip from €149 Adventure in Gagauzia – Private Cultural Day Trip
A private day trip that explores the autonomous region of Gagauzia — its heritage, its people and its traditions. It is a new listing with no reviews yet, so read the itinerary and the inclusions carefully before booking.
- Private trip through the autonomous region
- Heritage, traditions and welcoming locals
- A pace set by your own group
Day trip from €162 Discover the Land of Gagauzia with a Local Guide
A tour of Gagauzia led by a local guide, presented as an invitation from the hospitable Gagauz themselves. The listing is short on detail and has no reviews yet — check the current itinerary, duration and meeting point on GetYourGuide.
- Led by a local guide
- An introduction to Gagauz hospitality
- Filed under GetYourGuide’s own Gagauzia location
Small-group day trip from €135 Authentic Gagauzia: Italian-Language Tour to Discover the Gagauz People
A long small-group day aimed at Italian speakers: villages, Soviet-era symbols, monasteries, abandoned places and traditional food in a region few visitors know. New on GetYourGuide and not yet reviewed.
- Villages, Soviet symbols and monasteries
- Abandoned places and traditional flavours
- Small group, guided in Italian
