Top Chisinau Day Trips

Delve into Soviet-era history on this private tour of Moldova from Chișinău. Explore the hotly-contested Republic of Transdniestr with a private guide. Learn of the struggles and conflicts taking place between competing authorities in the area, and gain insight into the region’s complex history. Visit the towns of Tiraspol and Bender — home to iconic statues of Communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin — and admire imposing Soviet-era buildings from the Communism regime. Along the way, pass memorials to conflicts including the Soviet-Afghan War and World War II.

The Transnistrian Moldovan Republic is an unrecognized region on the borders of Moldova and Ukraine, and Tiraspol is its unofficial capital. On this tour from Chisinau, learn about the region’s turbulent history and the Peace Treaty of Jassy as you explore the historic city, and visit regional highlights including the Novo-Neamt Holy Ascension Monastery and Bender Fortress.

To discover authentic Moldova! Get ready for an exciting excursion. You will discover the Curchi Monastery, the historical site of Orhei Vechi and its troglodyte monastery. Orheiul Vechi is a spectacular archaeological complex located 60km from Chişinău. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful. Beyond the impressive natural landscape, a group of troglodyte caves, hosting the oldest monasteries and sacred places, combines the history of the Golden Horde period and today, revealing ruins of palaces, citadels, dwellings, giving visitors ample information on a history that extends from the 10th century BC. To the present day.

I do postcards with my drawings and budget tours to top attractions and hidden gems of Transnistria. Honestly, I can’t make Maldives of my country, because it is not Maldives. But i can make an unforgettable journey through all contrasts of what it really is - beautiful panoramas and impressive soviet lost places, curious history and nowadays life in the country that doesn't exist, combining classic walk with forays for true explorers and adventurers. Full day tour takes eight hours default, though Transnistria deserves at least a week. It is not Stalinism, we are very volatile where to go and what to do, but default route covers must-see USSR era and modern bits of Tiraspol, Bendery and optionallly Kitskany, and my favorite nooks and crannies that I discovered doing my sketches. The trip wont be exhausting, not boring at all, we will have time to talk about all peculiarities of past and present of Transnistria, you won’t be meeting a guide, you will be meeting a friend!

The Republic of Moldova was Soviet for almost 50 years and it has left its mark, one is Transnistria. And why not a trip to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria? A small return to the USSR for a day, to say "I was there" .., to discover a territory without territory ... .., a country without a country ... The political situation is still complex today with Moldova, the tension is palpable but not dangerous for a foreign tourist. Visiting Transnistria is possible because it is not instinctively against tourism. Our agency organizes this trip with a mixture of discovery, pleasure of the palate and meeting with the soil. You will be able to discover the authentic aspects of a region still under a model that was thought to be out of date.

The Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) monastery complex sits on the Răut River, north of Moldova’s capital, Chişinău. With this guided tour, save yourself a trip to Chişinău’s chaotic central bus station and avoid waiting around for buses, and travel by private vehicle instead. Take a guided tour of the site including the 13th-century cave monastery, and enjoy a traditional Moldovan lunch and wine tasting.

Discover Old Orhei Archeological Complex and Manastirea Curchi (Curchi Monastery) on a full-day, private tour from Chisinau that includes a traditional Moldovan dinner with paired local wines. Combining the two Orthodox sites offers a fascinating look at Moldova’s tradition of religious art and architecture, and you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy each destination at your own pace without being rushed by a rigid group itinerary.

Explore medieval history in Moldova on this private 5-hour Orheiul Vechi and Curchi Monastery tour.  Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the ancient monastic site of Orheiul Vechi — widely considered among Moldova’s most important archaeological and religious sites. Explore the open-air complex of caves, fortifications and ruins with a private guide, and gain insight into the region’s rich medieval history. Admire sweeping views over the Răut River and the rugged landscapes beyond, visit the 13th-century Cave Monastery and learn about the local lifestyle in a traditional Moldovan village.

Dear our guest, Moldovatovisit are very proud to guide in our country! the best price that we guarantee is from 3 persons. The tour includes visits to historic and cultural sites, winery tour and wine tasting, traditional lunch, transport and guide as per itinerary. Our excurtion will   start in the morning  from Chisinay city(hotel pick up)  -Manuc Bei   Mansion  (officially – Historical architectural complex Manuc Bey)  We will explore the unique Gagauzian culture. Who are these mysterious Gagauz people?     The trip includes: • -visit Hinceti city  and this wonderful Manuc Bei House • -Comrat City Tour (History Museum)+lunch in national Gagauz style • - a walk in Comrat (the capital of Gagauzia) • - visiting Beshalma village and the Museum of Gagauz culture - having a Gagauz lunch in a village courtyard - visiting Djoltai village and the local original museum

Dear all, Be Our Guest, we offer you a unique tour that gives you the chance to feel and be in the USSR. You will visit the most beautiful places, museums, monuments, parks. and more interesting are The city Tiraspol itself seems to be living in an old version of the Soviet Union. Tiraspol is a city of one hundred and thirty thousand inhabitants, and it takes about fifteen minutes by car to reach it after crossing the border of Transnistria. Welcome to this wonderful tour.

A day tour through the country that doesn't exist by public transport and walking, offering you the most authentic experience of local life. The walking route is around 9-10km's which stretches in both Bender and Tiraspol city. Visiting the main sights, immersing yourself in history, having lunch at a soviet canteen, exploring the local market and transport helps you understand the situation in the autonomous state stuck in frozen conflict.

Combine two popular day trip destinations on this full-day tour from Chisinau. Discover Moldova’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a guided wine tasting during a tour of the Milestii Mici winery, home to the world’s largest underground wine cellar. After lunch (own expense), explore Tiraspol, Moldova’s second-largest city and the unofficial capital of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic.

Maximize your time in Moldova on this full-day tour from Chisinau and visit two popular attractions in one day. Discover Moldova’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a guided wine tasting during a tour of the Cricova winery, famous for its ‘underground city’ of wine cellars. After lunch (own expense), explore Tiraspol, Moldova’s second-largest city and the unofficial capital of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic.

The plan is next: - Pick up at your Hotel/Apartment - 30 minutes drive to Milestii Mici - 1 hours excursion on Milestii Mici winery - 40 minutes drive to Cricova Winery - 2,5 hours excursion on Cricova winery - 30 minutes drive to Chisinau from Cricova Winery - Arrival at the hotel

The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored: - Pick up at hotel/apartment - 45 minutes drive to Cricova - 2 hours excursion in the wine cellars - 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site - 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner - 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel Total time needed: 7 hours

Your guide will take you to a walk around Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. The city stands on seven hills & stretches along the river Bik - the right tributary of the Dniester. After go to Cricova's cellars - the pearl of our tour, represents a unique undergroud city well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths & especially by its excellent wines - The National Oenotec. You will be taken into the Cricova wine tunnels by small electric trains.

Have you been visiting country within another country? Do you know the place where Lenin is still main personality? Right, that is unrecognized territory called Transnistria. No worries, it is very peaceful country within official borders of the Republic of Moldova, no matter what they say.

The Museum Complex "Orheiul Vechi", it's a museum in open space. It contains the remains of different civilizations: in stony caves it is certified the presence of the first human establishments, lasting from a few thousands of years. In V-III centuries B.C. there was a powerful Dacia fortress. The place is famous as well for its cave monasteries. The underground kingdom "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" (Brănești Cellars) is located in a scenic area in the coast of Orheiul Vechi. It always arouses astonishment of numerous local and foreign visitors. "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" have a total area of 75ha, stretching on a distance of 58 km at a depth of 60 m under the ground. "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" produce white and red wines, sparkling, dry, semi-dry and dessert. Particularly popular are the collecton wines and the wines produced by special technology, such as Madeira, Marsala, pastoral wine.

Our great pleasure is to offer you a new tour in Moldova with Moldova to visit Transferring from Chisinau to Transnistria. Become one of the few travelers to visit Transnistria, a breakaway republic in eastern Moldova, where Soviet values are still upheld and locals continue their fight for independence, Tiraspol and Bender city the main! Tiraspol – Back in the USSR Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone and gain insight into Soviet-era history on this 1-day tour to TRANSNISTRIA and Privat from Kishinau Highlights *Explore the Transnistria  exclusion zone with a guide Visit the Suvorov Monument * Lenin monument and Bender Fortress   * Learn of life in Transnistria   before the II WAR  * Tour includes round-trip travel from Chisinau *A safe tour with an experienced guide *Explore both Bender and Tiraspol /Enjoy the Soviet architecture

Discover the best that Chisinau has to offer during this small-group city tour with lunch. Learn about the history and culture of Moldova from your tour guide as you visit important landmarks such as Mazarache Church, Stephen III Boulevard, St. Theodore Tyron Church, and much more. Then head to the Old Orhei Monastery Complex and enjoy a delicious lunch before exploring the holy shrine.

Having an experience of living in Moldova for more than 22 years :) , we can assure we know everything about the country. Not only we know everything, we are also proud to share. Our guides speak English, Italian, Russian and Romanian and have higher education! We can take you through all places of interest in Moldova you might want to visit. We offer best service and individual approach to each guest. We will customize the tour based on the places you want to visit. The price is for a day tour that lasts abour 9 hours, the price includes guide, transportation and fuel. Food is not included.

Tour of Tiraspol is a unique experience because give you an understanding how people use to live in the Soviet Union. On the streets you can met people that are nostalgic about Soviet Union and the atmosphere will make you think of that period. Book this tour if you want to see modern day Soviet city!

Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone and gain insight into Soviet-era history on this 1-day tour to TRANSNISTRIA and Privat from Kishinau Highlights * Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone with a guide Visit the Suvorov Monument * Lenin monument and Bender Fortress * Learn of life in Transnistria before the II WAR * Tour includes round-trip travel from Chisinau * A safe tour with an experienced guide * Explore both Bender and Tiraspol / Enjoy the Soviet architecture  

Discover Chisinau’s historic center and the distinctive wines of Moldova on a tour that combines sightseeing with a wine tasting at Cricova Winery. You’ll see parks, grand buildings, churches, and memorials, then go underground into the maze-like Cricova cellars; from Soviet architecture to ancient history and locally crafted wine, your guide will share insights into Moldova's culture and history throughout the day.