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
Vila Natali Hotel
from 50 €/night
Where: 15, Sfatul Tarii Str., Chisinau, Moldova
If you're looking for comfortable, cozy place with a live atmosphere in Chisinau for accommodation, Villa Natali Hotel is one of the most suitable places for you. It doesn't matter if you're business traveler or family tourists, you will like this hotel for the feeling like in your own place. Villa Natali Hotel is in a 5 to 10-minute walk, ranging from the most beautiful part of Chisinau - the city's historical center and in the same range from the International Exhibition Centre MoldExpo. The convenient location and quiet residential area make this hotel very attractive to all guests of Chisinau.
Nobil Luxury Boutique Hotel
from 135 €/night
Where: 49/1 Eminescu str., Chisinau, Moldova
The Nobil Club was opened in 1999 and was initially founded as a private club for diplomats and businessmen. It is the best, the most well known in Moldova, prestigious boutique hotel, which can surely receive the rank of a five-star hotel for its luxury and comfort and its first class quality services and amenities.
Made of comfort, style, elegance - Nobil Luxury Boutique Hotel is Moldova's masterpiece hotel. From the first view, guests will witness the characteristics of a traditional English Club, equipped with expensive wooden furniture and textiles. The soft combination of brown, red and beige colors, the antique clock and musical instruments, leaves an unforgettable impression and a feeling of home. Located in the center of the city, it takes 20 minutes from the airport to reach the hotel easily.
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.
Jolly Alon Hotel
from 81 €/night
Where: 37 Maria Cebotari str., Chisinau, Moldova
Jolly Alon Hotel & Business Center is the first 4 Stars Hotel from Republic of Moldova. For over 20 years the it accommodates businessmen, entrepreneurs, diplomats, tourists and visitors of the Chișinău, proving dedication and hospitality for each guest.
Situated in the Center of the Chișinău, in presidential district, it offers a great view of the Central Park Ștefan cel Mare. The area is easily accessible and has a generous parking, so you will not waste your time in traffic, looking for a parking place.
Weekend Boutique Hotel
from 49 €/night
Where: 7 Arborilor str., Chisinau, Moldova
Weekend Boutique Hotel is something you really want to see due to its very original architecture and style. This includes both comfortable interior and really amazing exterior. The hotel is located in the heart of Chisinau, close to main attractions, major business and entertainment centers. The hotel has an attractive location that offers easy access to everywhere in the city.
IRIS Hotel
from 60 €/night
Where: 17 Petricani str., Chisinau, Moldova
Hotel Iris offers to its guests everything required for a comfortable stay in Chisinau. The hotel is located conveniently near central street and therefore it is an ideal choice for accommodation during a business trip or a holiday visit in Moldova. The quiet and comfortable atmosphere dominating in Vila Iris, which is backed with high quality service, hospitality and attentiveness of the staff will make it possible for you to enjoy the moments spent here to the full.
Tours
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.
Et cetera wine tour
from 10 €
1 - 2 hours
Where: Crocmaz, Stefan Voda, Moldova
Et cetera is a boutique winery. That is why we have a very responsible approach to the grape picking. We pick grapes in the Fall season considering all the demands to a perfect ripeness such as: balance of aroma, tannin, color, sugar and acidity. Grapes are collected manually in small baskets and then our workers sort them carefully. Only the best grapes get transmitted to the cellars where they get fermented- red species in stainless steel tanks and white ones in oak barrels.
Purcari Wine Tour
from 15 €
1 - 2 hours
Where: Purcari, Stefan Voda, Moldova
You are very welcome to the Purcari Winery Complex which includes a wine factory, hotel with eight luxury rooms, restaurant, tennis Court, fishing areas, billiard room, and barbecue terrace. This exceptional wine tour will show you the magic of the top-of-the-line wine making process. You will see the journey of the method of taking fresh, sweet grapes that transform into a wonderful, quality wines with famous blends as "Rosu de Purcari" and "Negru de Purcari". Guests are also welcome to see the cellars where the authentic French-oak barrels are used to age the wine. The tourist complex makes Purcari a perfect place for business meetings, seminars, trainings and other corporate events and celebrations. The restaurant capacity of 200 persons for "la fourchettes", and 120 persons for banquets.
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.
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.
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.