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
Zentrum Apart Hotel
from 65 €/night
Where: 103 31 August 1989 str, Chisinau, Moldova
"Zentrum Apartments" is a particular place on the map of Chisinau. The hotel is located in a building that dates back to 1875, built with the participation of the renowned architect Alexander Bernardazzi.
Sanrais Hotel
from 30 €/night
Where: 9 M.Grecu str., Chisinau, Moldova
Welcome to the Hotel Sanrais, right hotel for an excellent stay. It is very important that out of all Chisinau hotels you will feel the value and sophistication of our hotel. Here the details make the difference, and we always strive to offer a comprehensive service.
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.
Thomas Albert Hotel
from 90 €/night
Where: 3/1 Lev Tolstoi Str., Chisinau, Moldova
Thomas Albert is the most modern hotel of the Chisinau city built in 2016. The hotel has 20 high-class rooms equipped according to modern standards. Comfortable full orthopedic beds, international TV channels, Hi Speed Internet Access, 24/7 Reception, Fitness Facilities, Swimming Pool and Sauna, complimentary breakfast, Valet and Self Service Laundry, Meeting facilities will make your stay comfortable and productive. The hotel is located in the historical center of the city just minutes away from the Stefan cel Mare Street – the main street of the capital. High class restaurants, cozy bars and best shopping center of Moldova are within the walking distance.
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel
from 86 €/night
Where: 77 Mitropolit Varlaam str., Chisinau, Moldova
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel is a dazzling jewel among the hotels, as it is considered one of the best hotels in the town for its luxury services and beauty.
Located in the center of the city, it is close to the area's major government and business centres, shopping centres, theatres, cinemas, and cultural sightseeing attractions. Due to its situation in a great location, the hotel offers exclusive conference facilities and an elegant environment. Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel certainly deserves all the positive feedback it receives from visitors and guests.
The unique style and ambiance will impress you from the first view- a wonderful combination of European and Oriental cultural elements, elegant interior and exterior design, everything is made for the comfort of a first class stay. This hotel is very popular and its 143 rooms are full almost all year long.
This hotel is preferred by businessmen and tourist groups for its ambiance and close location to the Central Park with its Cathedral and Main Square. The area is enriched with bars, pubs and restaurants; you can find a Franch Caffe or an Irish Pub just 2 minutes walk from the hotel.
Savoy Hotel
from 100 €/night
Where: 66, Mateevici str., Chisinau, Moldova
The modern European class Boutique-Hotel "SAVOY" was opened in January 2012, and is located in the center of Chisinau city in the park zone. It is Ideal for business and private visits. The hotel has all necessary for people who value their individuality.
Tours
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.
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.
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.
Asconi Winery Tour
from 8 €
1,5 hour
Where: Puhoi, Moldova
Asconi Winery opens its doors to tourists offering a unique opportunity to see the vineyards, the entireprocess of obtaining the wine, a wine tasting and traditional lunch of regional specialties.
Asconi has planted 506 hectares (1250 acres) of vineyards of various varietals. Among them varietals such as Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscat Ottonel can be found near Geamana village, in the Codru Region. The picturesque vines are situated about 40 km to the south of Chisinau and 10 km from the winery.
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.
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.