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Home/Destinations/Chisinau/Chișinău countryside
Countryside · Chisinau itinerary

Chișinău Countryside: The Best Itinerary

Beyond the capital lies rural Moldova. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Orheiul Vechi
  2. 2Monastery
  3. 3Villages
  4. 4Vineyards

Orheiul Vechi

The cliffside cave monastery.

The villages

Traditional rural life.

The vineyards

Country wineries.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chisinau — prices per person.

Authentic Moldova - Excursion to Orhei Vechi
Chisinau
Authentic Moldova - Excursion to Orhei Vechi
5.0(22)·5–7 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Guided Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena
Siena
Guided Winery Tour and Wine Tasting in Siena
5.0(77)·2h 30min
from$86/ person
via Viator
1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional)
Chisinau
1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional)
5.0(21)·7–8 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages & Medieval Towns
Bucharest
3-Day Tour from Bucharest: Transylvania Villages & Medieval Towns
5.0(13)·3 days
from$1,095/ person
via Viator
Private Mendoza WineTour: 3 Premium Wineries Michelin-Guide Lunch
Mendoza
Private Mendoza WineTour: 3 Premium Wineries Michelin-Guide Lunch
5.0(38)·7 hours
from$259/ person
via Viator
Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam & Argeș Monastery, Private
−5%
Bucharest
Hike to Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam & Argeș Monastery, Private
5.0(31)·10 hours
from$168$178/ person
via Viator
A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days
Bucharest
A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days
5.0(11)·14 days
from$4,567/ person
via Viator
Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version
Bucharest
Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version
5.0(28)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator

Chișinău countryside — FAQ

What is in the Moldovan countryside?
The Orheiul Vechi monastery, villages and vineyards.
What is Orheiul Vechi?
A cave monastery in a dramatic river landscape.
How far is it from Chișinău?
About an hour by road.

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