Events
Underground Festival
18 February
Where: Cricova, Chisinau, Moldova
˝Underland Wine & Music Fest˝ takes place in the famous Cellars of Cricova, the first and only festival in the world of music and wine taken underground. The event registers a record number of visitors and a lot of other factors worthy of the Guinness Book.
Martisor Music Festival
01 March
Where: Chisinau, Moldova
Every year the first days of spring are marked by the Martisor Music Festival. During the first ten days of March, the best concert halls from Chisinau (i.e. Philharmonics, Organ Hall, Opera Theater, National Palace) and other localities host over 40 concerts. The performances vary, from classical music, to folklore, to traditional and modern dance. The festival brings to Moldova artists from many countries such as Austria, Germany, Poland, Romania, Belarus, China, Russia and others.
Hot Air Baloons Festival
25 May
Where: Ivancea, Orhei, Moldova
Hot-air Balloon Festival is a true celebration of dreamers and romantics! In this festival take part not only balloonists from Moldova, but also from many other countries. Unforgettable experience and memorable impressions are awaiting for guests and participants of the festival.
Festival descOPERA
15 June
Where: Butuceni, Orheiul Vechi, Orhei, Moldova
Outdoor opera festival - descOPERA is an outstanding project. Discover both opera - a magnificent art that conquered the whole world and the unique place in Moldova, Natural and Cultural Reservation Old Orhei. It is good to know the Reservation and to understand how many treasures hide the land of Moldova and how great is the force of people, who can initiate, including historical relics, a project called descOPERA.
Lavender Festival
17 June
Where: Cobusca Noua, Anenii Noi, Moldova
Lavender Fest has become one of the most anticipated by citizens as well as attracted the attention of foreign tourists, who are in search of unexplored corners of the world. People have discovered, that along with the French Provence, full of lavender fields, Moldova is also abound in such scenery.
Medieval Festival
23 June
Where: Complex Etnico-Cultural Vatra, Vatra, Moldova
The main idea of the festival - the revival of history and awakening interest for its study. The festival will gather in the picturesque area of Moldova many artists, filmmakers, actors, writers, numerous spectators, who would like to discover the beautiful Moldova, with its history and traditions.
Etno Festival "Gustar"
19 August
Where: Furceni, Orhei, Moldova
The most important multicultural festival of the year invites the people of different counties, bringing all sorts of cultures closer together to celebrate our national traditions.
Maria Biesu opera and ballet festival
03 September
Where: Chisinau, Moldova
The festival was organized by, and now commemorates the life of, Maria Bieşu (August 3, 1935 – May 16, 2012) who was a Moldovan opera singer and the chief vocalist of the Chisinau Opera and Ballet Theater. Her artistic excellence brought her international recognition and invitations to sing in other countries.
Wine Festival
07 October
Where: Chisinau, Moldova
A big celebration is organized, gathering all friends and family members at one table. Traditional Festival of Wine and Wine makers is celebrated each year!
Accommodations
Chisinau Hotel
from 23 €/night
Where: 7 Negruzzi blvd., Chisinau, Moldova
Hotel Chisinau is the oldest central hotel in the city. Neighboring the Academy of Science, it’s in walking distance from many restaurants shopping malls and Art Gallery. The guests can admire from the windows the stunning view of our main street – Stefan cel Mare, beautiful at any season.
Jumbo Hotel
from 55 €/night
Where: 23/3 Decebal str., Chisinau, Moldova
JUMBO hotel, the newest unit of its kind in the capital of Moldova, at which design and planning was taken in consideration the latest trends in hotelier industry It meets all requirements of a modern hotel at the European level.
Familion Aparthotel
from 49 €/night
Where: 18 Cojocarilor str., Chisinau, Moldova
Located in the center of Chisinau, Familion Apart-Hotel offers modern apartments with a very refined design and fully equipped with the latest technologies. It is a perfect place in the center of Chisinau with everything you need to discover Moldavian hospitality.
VisPas Hotel
from 55 €/night
Where: 26 A.Lapusneanu str., Chisinau, Moldova
Founded in the year of the Millenium, 2000, VisPas Hotel has welcomed many tourists, businessmen, and all kinds of travellers every day. VisPas Hotel offers you a quiet and comfortable environment to enjoy and provides a unique experience of Moldavian hospitality.
In about a 5-minute walk you can find most of the business offices and attractions of the city due to its very convenient location. The friendly, experienced, a multilingual stuff of VisPas Hotel will make your stay comfortable and unforgettable. We pay attention to every single detail and need of our guests making them feel special. The hotel has 39 tastefully decorated rooms and suites, and 2 restaurants. The private poolside backyard patio will create the proper atmosphere where you can enjoy the creations of our chef.
Berd's Design Hotel
from 115 €/night
Where: 12 D.Cantemir blvd., Chisinau, Moldova
Berd’s design Hotel – is the frst and only design hotel in Moldova. Located in the very heart of business and cultural life of Chișinău, Berd’s organically becomes the point of attraction for each guest. It’s modern design remains true to the spirit of minimalism thanks to the aesthetic solution by an Italian architect Luca Scacchetti and his architecture bureau. The palatial decor married with an exquisite artwork collection that forms part of the Moldovan cultural heritage, entice you into the state of serenity and harmony. This is a place where you indulge yourself, engage in breakthrough business negotiations, invite friends for dinner and hold formal events. The supreme service and seamless infrastructure were thought through with these needs of our guests in mind. Your stay in the hotel will leave you wanting to come back.
Regency Hotel
from 58 €/night
Where: 17 Sfatul Tarii str., Chisinau, Moldova
Located in the historic part of the old town, Regency Hotel Chisinau was built in 2012 and is the fresh breeze of hospitality services in the central area of the capital. The Hotel has a total of 43 rooms, of all categories and sizes, free Wi-Fi and cable internet, Restaurant and Bar, a small cardio room, more than 100 Satellite TV channels on LED TV, minibar and a full spectrum of genuine 4 stars services. A 10 minutes’ walk will bring you to the Central Park, as well as the Cinema, Grand Opera, Parliament & Presidency, National Museum of Ethnography and History etc. Little further with a 15 minutes’ walk you can reach the Arch of Triumph, Metropolitan Cathedral and the Government Building.
Tours
Chateau Vartely Wine Tour
from 8 €
1 - 2 hours
Where: Orhei, Moldova
Chateau Vartely is the producer of premium class wine made from the best European grape varieties, grown in the southern and central regions of the country. By the standards of the winemakers of old and new world, Château Vartely is a company that combines the latest technology in the cultivation of grapes and grape processing with a passion for producing high-quality wine.
Chateau Cojusna Wine Tour
from 6 €
1 - 3 hours
Where: Cojusna, Moldova
Welcome to Chateau Cojusna Wine Tour provided by "MIGDAL-P" wine-making complex! You will visit to fantastic cellars where wine is matured in barrels and bottles; visit to divine production and storage halls; visit to wine collection «Migdal Gallery». This tour is full of impresions - tasting halls; specialized shop plus walk to "Chateau Cojusna" tower, where panorama of Cojusna locality and vineyards opens from "Migdal - P" S.A.
Milesti Mici Wine Tour
from 10 €
1 - 3 hours
Where: Milesti Mici, Chisinau, Moldova
In just 30 minutes from Chisinau (capital of Moldova) is the world's largest and one of the most famous underground wine complex of Mileşti Mici. Mileşti Mici is a titleholder in the Guinness World Records as the largest wine collection in the world. It is composed of 250 kilometers of subterranean galleries (only half of which are used) that reach as far as the edge of Chisinau. The collection holds over 1.5 million bottles of wine.
Mimi Wine Tour
from 10 €
1 - 2 hours
Where: Bulboaca, Anenii Noi, Moldova
Less than a 30-minute drive from Chisinau, in Bulboaca village, you will discover a breathtaking sight, and you can enjoy a glass of good wine. Here stands the «Castel Mimi» - the first real chateau in the region, built in 1900 by the last governor of Bessarabia, Constantin Mimi, after whom got its name.
Branesti Wine Tour
from 8 €
1 - 3 hours
Where: Branesti, Orhei, Moldova
Underworld "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" (Cellars from Branesti) is located in a picturesque area on the outskirts of the Old Orhei. It is always surprises many local and foreign visitors. "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" have a total area of 75ha, extending to a distance of 58 km at a depth of 60 meters under the ground.
Activities
Wine Degustation
from 30 €
Where: Chisinau, Moldova
Evening of wine tasting is one of the most refined, sublime and enjoyable way to spend an evening. You will enjoy a warm atmosphere, charming aromas, the game of colors and fascinating dance of bubbles in the glass. In the journey through the fascinating world of wine you will be accompanied by a professional sommelier who will enchant you with its poetic and romantic stories about wine, share the fascinating legends, parables, and will open to you the secrets of this ancient beverage. You'll get answers to your questions about the culture of enjoying wine, about the rules of choosing and offering wine, about how to learn to distinguish between subtle shades of taste and what is best to combine with the most popular kinds of wine. During our tasting evenings you will get the knowledge and skills that will be a valuable asset and a source of pride for the whole life.