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
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.
Prezident Hotel
from 95 €/night
Where: 58/5 Dacia str., Chisinau, Moldova
You have found your perfect 5 star Hotel in Chisinau. The atmosphere of gentleness can satisfy even the most exigent guest. It is a luxury location with an exclusive design where you will sink into a warm and relaxing atmosphere, forgetting about the urban bustle, enjoying the sun and pool or delighting in the relaxing spa and wellness therapies. "Prezident" Hotel Resort, has a well-defined vision and desire to bring its level of hospitality to all the guests.
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.
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.
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.
Vila Arus Hotel
from 60 €/night
Where: 38, Ciuflea Str., Chisinau, Moldova
Arus Hotel opened its doors to the guests in 2007. It's a quite fresh but already popular hotel for business travellers in Moldova. Spacious rooms, excellent trained staff and high level of services attract lots of guests every month. Its highly and personalized service, as well as attentive and efficient staff makes it a favourite hotel for all business people and guests staying in Chisinau.
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.
Cricova Wine Tour
from 15 €
1 - 4 hours
Where: Cricova, Chisinau, Moldova
Year by year skilful winemakers of Cricova fill its famous wine collection. Visit to the Cricova Halls is not only a trip to the wine country, but also a revel inevitable atmosphere of a mysterious Cricova underground, where one can taste its priceless wines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.