Moldova tours and day trips from Chisinau

Spring and autumn suit walking; in summer bring water and sun protection. Trails may be slippery after rain. Check site access and wear shoes suitable for uneven ground.

Explore the Răut valley, rocky scenery and the villages of Butuceni and Trebujeni. Combine a walk with village architecture; arrange any guesthouse lunch separately.

Bring an extra layer for the cool galleries, even in summer. Confirm the time, language, transport inside the complex and tasting inclusions; do not plan to drive after drinking wine.

Underground wine galleries close to the capital. An introduction to winemaking without a long day on the road; the tour and tasting depend on your chosen program.

Bring an extra layer for the cool galleries, even in summer. Confirm the time, language, transport inside the complex and tasting inclusions; do not plan to drive after drinking wine.

Wine cellars and a bottle collection south of Chisinau. Choose this route for wine storage and the atmosphere of the galleries; confirm visit details with the winery.

In summer walk in the morning or towards evening; in winter add a museum or café. Check opening hours, table availability and dietary requirements.

Start in the centre with Cathedral Park and the Triumphal Arch, then stop for local food. Split the walk into shorter outings if you prefer a slower pace.

Shorten the route on short winter days. Check monastery access, appropriate clothing and time for lunch; for a relaxed pace, split the trip over two days.

An ambitious day combining Old Orhei scenery, Curchi Monastery and Cricova wine galleries. The order of stops depends on the winery's confirmed visiting slot.

Allow for summer heat and short winter daylight. Confirm museum access, guiding language and lunch before leaving; do not rely on an unannounced visit.

Discover Gagauz culture in southern Moldova through Comrat and the ethnographic museum in Beșalma. Plan a separate stop to try local food.

Spring and autumn suit walking; in summer bring water and sun protection. Trails may be slippery after rain. Check site access and wear shoes suitable for uneven ground.

Head north to Soroca's stone fortress and the Dniester riverbank. Reserve most of the day for this destination instead of trying to combine it with southern Moldova.

Spring and autumn suit walking; in summer bring water and sun protection. Trails may be slippery after rain. Check site access and wear shoes suitable for uneven ground.

See Curchi Monastery's architecture and take a quiet walk nearby. This is an active religious site: respect services and visiting rules when planning your stop.

Allow time outdoors in warm weather; in colder months check which indoor spaces are accessible. Confirm the tour, tasting and restaurant separately.

The winery in Bulboaca combines wine with the architecture of its estate. Trip organisation and programme are not confirmed.