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.
Klassik Hotel
from 55 €/night
Where: 6 M. Kogalniceanu str., Chişinău, Moldova
The "Klassik Hotel" is situated in the city center and has capacious parking with comfortable enter, terrace in the ETHNO style, wood sauna, conference hall for 20 persons, elevator, fitness center and laundry. At the hotel there is free Wi-Fi and stylish bar. All rooms are carefully and lovingly decorated. Quiet and comfort in our hotel realize your ideas of a perfect vacation in the business travel or tourist trip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tours
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.