FROM THE BALTIC TO THE BLACK SEA
Chisinau Short Break Private Tour
Moldova is the least visited by tourists of all European countries. We do not understand why, but we do know this quieter off-the-beaten track status makes it all the more fascinating and enjoyable for those who do visit! This is a private tour, so all your transfers, walking tours and day trips are all just for you with your very own personal guide. You will enjoy the green parks of Chisinau, the magnificent underground Milesti Mici wine cellars (the largest undergound wine cellars in the world), and a day trip into Transnistria (a breakaway Soviet republic that doesn't officially exist).
Visiting stunning monasteries and caves along the way, you’ll be escorted by our expert Moldovan guide, who in spite of his admiration of heavy rock has much going for him. Our approach towards day trips and excursions is that you set the pace to suit you, and of course the itinerary can be altered if you prefer.
5 nights * 4 or 5 star hotel in Chisinau * Private airport transfers * Chisinau city tour with your own private guide * Private day trips out of town with your own driver-guide * From 699 EUR pp
Day 1 - CHISINAU
Our driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and drive you to your hotel (they will be holding a sign with your name on it).
Day 2 - CHISINAU
Private City Tour Of Chisinau By Car (3 Hours)
A private day trip with our friendly driver-guide. Valery will meet you at your hotel and take you for a 3 hour tour of Chisinau partly walking and partly by car. This is a great way to get acquainted with Chisinau and learn about local life in Moldova.
Day 3 - WINE CELLARS & MONASTERIES
Milesti Mici & Monastery Capriana Day Trip (4/5 Hours)
Our driver-guide will take you for a day trip by private car to visit the world famous Milesti Mici wine cellars. Milesti Mici wine cellars are the biggest in the world, it is an awesome place to visit especially if you like your wine. After your tour of the wine cellars, you will travel on to visit the Capriana Monastery - one of the oldest monasteries in Moldova. A great day trip out of town, seeing rural life and some fantastic sights of Moldova.
DAY 4 - TIRASPOL / TRANSNISTRIA
Tiraspol & Monastery Noul Neamt (7/8 Hours)
A day trip with our driver-guide to a country that does not officially exist - Transnistria. Visit Tiraspol and the Noul Neamt monastery on this unique day trip. Tiraspol is the second largest city in Moldova, but also unofficially the capital of the unrecognised republic of Transnistria. You will cross the border into Transnistria and tour Tiraspol. Then it is on to visit the Noul Neamt monastery an Orthodox ancient monastery with one of the tallest bell towers in Eastern Europe, 60m). Duration approximately 7/8 hours.
Day 5 - CHISINAU
Day at leisure in Chisinau, time to visit to visit some museums or do some souvenir shopping.
Day 6 - END OF TOUR
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport. Or you could extend your tour to Ukraine or Romania...
Overview
Private tour of Moldova
Exceptional personal guides and drivers
Can start any day of the year
Choose from 4 or 5 star hotels
Tailor the itinerary to suit you - add day trips, extra nights or travel on to our other destinations
From 699 EUR pp
Notes
For groups of friends we can offer a discount, so please ask us about this
If you want to visit a particular place or event - we can arrange this!
This tour does not include flights - you can book your own or we can do this for you
Tailor-made itineraries are our speciality and we want you to get the right tour for you
Call or email us to discuss your plans
More Reviews
THE TRIP TO MOLDOVA WAS UNIQUE AND TRULY GREAT IN EVERY SENSE, AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!
The trip to Moldova was unique and truly great in every sense, an unforgettable experience! We had a fantastic time and enjoyed every minute. The two guides, were not only exceptionally nice and forthcoming, they went an extra mile to give us the best possible experience. We would give them 5 out 5 stars! Accommodation and restaurants were excellent. The two highlights for us were the sturgeon farm in Transnistria and the wine tasting in Chisinau. We also ordered some wine now through the guide, who will send everything in the coming days. Thanks for your quick response and for organizing this trip. I will certainly contact you again before our next trip.
MR PERNET, MOLDOVA TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE TOUR, OCTOBER 2021
AN OUTSTANDING TRIP TO MOLDOVA
Just returned last night from an OUTSTANDING trip to Moldova. My daughter and I genuinely fell in love with the country and the inhabitants. A key factor was the top professional and very wonderful [guide]. She was the best guide ever and I cannot recommend her enough.
MS KAAS, MOLDOVA PRIVATE TOUR, AUGUST 2021
TRANSNISTRA WAS THE MOST UNUSUAL
I had a really good time. My tour of Chisinau was led by Christina and Vladimir and they did a great job. The wineries and the monasteries fun. And, of course, Transnistra was the most unusual. I have been to both the Soviet Union and Russia, and this was really a step back in time.
MRS DERINGER, MOLDOVA PRIVATE TOUR, MAY 2016
THANKS AGAIN, AND KEEP UP THIS HIGH STANDARD!
We have returned from our trip to Moldova and Transnistria and just wanted to tell you that it was excellent and far exceeded even our high expectations. The tour guide (Elena) and the driver were exceptionally good throughout. We also much appreciated the time we spent with local peasant families, sharing meals with them, or learning more about their ancient customs. Thanks again, and keep up this high standard!
MR & MRS SPINKS, MOLDOVA PRIVATE TOUR, AUGUST 2018
A MEMORABLE TRIP TO A LARGELY UNKNOWN PART OF THE WORLD
Just wanted to say that the recent Moldova trip was an excellent introduction to a fascinating, beautiful country with a complex history but the most friendly, hospitable people and culture. The traditional food was great and the wines amongst the best I have ever tasted. Transnistria was like going back in time and the Victory Day Parade was surreal but highly entertaining and poignant at the same time, especially the Immortals parade. Thanks again to you and the team for a memorable trip to a largely unknown part of the world.
MR LANCASTER, MOLDOVA VICTORY DAY TOUR, MAY 2018
WE WOULD CERTAINLY RECOMMEND VISITING MOLDOVA
It is indeed now sometime since we arrived back from our holiday in Moldova but we still have very fond memories of the trip. My wife was especially touched by Vladimir's young daughter presenting her with a picture which she had painted as a birthday gift. The hotel in Chisinau was excellent and lived up to its 5 star rating. Chisinau has many interesting places to see and we enjoyed going around the city by the local trams and buses. Other highlights were the visit to the Milesti Mici wine cellars and the fascinating trip to Transnistra. All the arrangements worked well and we would certainly recommend visiting Moldova to people who would like to gosomewhere different and interesting and to use Baltic Holidays to do so.
MR & MRS PENFOLD, PRIVATE TOUR OF MOLDOVA, MAY 2017
THEY WERE VERY KIND AND MADE OUR TOUR VERY SPECIAL
We liked very much our tour! I would like to tell you that we liked specially the guides from Ukraine, Belarus, Kaliningrad and Vilnius. They were very kind and made our tour very special. In general, we liked all the hotels! Thanks a lot!
FABRICIO, TAILOR-MADE TOUR TO UKRAINE, MOLDOVA, BELARUS, KALININGRAD & LITHUANIA, AUGUST 2017
THANKS AGAIN, AND KEEP UP THIS HIGH STANDARD!
We have returned from our trip to Moldova and Transnistria and just wanted to tell you that it was excellent and far exceeded even our high expectations. The tour guide (Elena) and the driver were exceptionally good throughout. We also much appreciated the time we spent with local peasant families, sharing meals with them, or learning more about their ancient customs. Thanks again, and keep up this high standard!
MR & MRS SPINKS, MOLDOVA PRIVATE TOUR, AUGUST 2018
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