Weekend tour “Dubossary – Rogi – Yagorlyk”
Escape the city for a perfectly organized three-day weekend in one of Pridnestrovie’s most naturally beautiful districts — the Weekend Tour “Dubossary – Rogi – Yagorlyk” — a 82 km self-organized car trip through the Dubossary district that combines history, nature, local cuisine and genuine relaxation in equal measure. Whether you bring your own car or rent one, this route has everything planned down to the last detail so you can focus on enjoying every moment.
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Day 1 — Arrival: Tiraspol to Dubossary
17:00 — Depart Tiraspol and head north toward Dubossary along scenic countryside roads.
18:30 — Arrive in Dubossary and check into the Dniester Garden Hotel and Restaurant (1 Dzerzhinsky Str., Dubossary) — your comfortable base for the weekend. (Room from 380 rubles/night)
19:00 — Dinner at the Dniester Garden Restaurant — a relaxed and welcoming riverside setting to ease into the weekend. (Dinner 70 rubles)
Day 2 — Dubossary City Tour, Hydro Power Plant and the Village of Rogi
09:00 — Breakfast at the Dniester Garden Hotel and Restaurant. (35 rubles)
10:00 — Departure for a guided sightseeing auto-tour of Dubossary accompanied by a guide from the Historical and Local Lore Museum of Dubossary (9 Sovetskaya Str., Dubossary). One of the oldest settlements in Pridnestrovie, with roots stretching back to the 14th century, Dubossary reveals its layered history one street at a time with an expert guide at your side. (Guide: 35.70 rubles/hour for a group)
11:00 — Excursion to the mighty Dubossary Hydro Power Plant (34 Naberezhnaya Str., Dubossary) — the first hydroelectric power station on the Dniester River, a Soviet-era engineering marvel that continues to generate power for the republic today. The excursion includes a walk along the Dubossary Reservoir — a peaceful and scenic stretch of water that offers some of the finest views in the district. (Book at least 3 days in advance via Dniester Garden; group tour up to 20 people: 300 rubles)
13:00 — Lunch at the Dniester Garden Restaurant. (60 rubles)
14:00 — Departure for the village of Rogi and one of the most intriguing stops in the Dubossary district. The Fake House in Rogi village is a famous architectural curiosity — a structure whose extraordinary trompe-l’oeil facade served as a filming location for the movie “Bird’s Milk” and continues to delight and confuse visitors in equal measure. (Local guide Lyudmila Andreevna: +373 778 53 209; guide 35.70 rubles/hour for a group)
During the lavender flowering season, the nearby Lavender Field near Goyany village (Dubossary district) transforms the surrounding countryside into a sea of purple — one of the most photogenic and fragrant spectacles in all of Pridnestrovie. (Visit 50–100 rubles during flowering season)
18:00–19:00 — Dinner at the Dniester Garden Restaurant. (70 rubles)
Overnight accommodation options:
- Dniester Garden Hotel (1 Dzerzhinsky Str., Dubossary) — from 380 rubles/night
- Agropansion Poyata (20 Lenina Str., Goyany village, Dubossary district) — 150 rubles/person — a charming rural guesthouse where catering is arranged directly with the owners
- Villa “Nistru” (1 Sadovaya Str., Goyany village, Dubossary district) — from 573 rubles/room — a comfortable villa option in the heart of the countryside, also with catering arranged on booking
For those staying in Goyany, an optional boat trip along the Dniester and fishing excursion can be arranged through the guesthouses — a wonderful evening addition to the day’s programme.
Day 3 — Yagorlyk Reserve, the Zoo and a Beach Finale
09:00 — Breakfast at the Dniester Garden Restaurant (or at your Goyany guesthouse, arranged when booking). (35 rubles)
10:00 — Departure for the crown jewel of the weekend — the State Reserve “Yagorlyk” (Goyany village, Dubossary district). This precious protected natural area encompasses some of the most pristine forest and bay scenery in all of Pridnestrovie. Walking through its ancient woodland, following the bay paths and breathing in the undisturbed natural air of a genuinely protected ecosystem is an experience that stays with you long after the weekend ends.
13:00 — Lunch at the Dniester Garden Restaurant. (60 rubles)
14:00 — Visit to the beloved Dubossary Zoo (26 Energetikov Str., Dubossary) — home to a wonderful variety of animals including the famous brown bear Masha. A warm and enjoyable afternoon stop for visitors of all ages. (25 rubles)
After the zoo, the afternoon is yours to spend at the Beach near the Dubossary Hydro Power Plant — a popular and scenic riverside spot where the wide, calm waters of the Dniester reservoir invite swimming, sunbathing and the kind of unhurried relaxation that only a riverside beach can provide.
18:00 — Final dinner at the Dniester Garden Restaurant. (70 rubles)
19:00 — Departure back to Tiraspol, carrying three days of Dubossary memories and — if the lavender was in bloom — the faint, lingering scent of the fields.