7-Day Moldova Road Trip in Chișinău

Saint Panteleimon church, parcalab street in the chisinau downtown, blue sky and clouds.
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Summary

Duration
7 days & 6 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
Car rental
7 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Moldova.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Moldova. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 6 nights in Chișinău, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Moldova. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Chișinău.

We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Moldova you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Chișinău, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Moldova, including the stunning Rose Valley Park and Valea Morilor Park.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Iris Hotel, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Iris Hotel. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Moldova. From the magnificent Stephen the Great Central Park to the breathtaking Cathedral Park and Dendrarium Park, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Chișinău, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Moldova. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Moldova.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Moldova. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Moldova.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Moldova.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Moldova has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Moldova. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Moldova extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Moldova fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Moldova today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Beautiful summer view of centre Chisinau.Chișinau / 6 nights
Orhei District - region in MoldovaOrhei
Bender - city in MoldovaBender
Photo of the mansion of Manuc Bey in Hîncești is a district of Moldova, with the city of Hîncești as its administrative center.Hîncești District

Map

Attractions

Rose Valley, Chișinau, Botanica Sector, Chișinău Municipality, MoldovaRose Valley Park
photo of Chisinau, Moldova – 06.28.2019. Fountains and the cascading stairs near the valea morilor lake in Chisinau, Moldova, on a sunny summer day.Valea Morilor Park
Cathedral Park, Chișinau, Buiucani Sector, Chișinău Municipality, MoldovaCathedral Park
Stephen the Great Central Park, Chișinau, Buiucani Sector, Chișinău Municipality, MoldovaStephen the Great Central Park
Photo of Lynx at the zoo in Chisinau, Moldova.Chișinău Zoo
Dendrarium Park, Chișinau, Buiucani Sector, Chișinău Municipality, MoldovaDendrarium Park
Parcul AfganParcul Afgan
Photo of beautiful city park in Chisinau, Moldova. Botanical Garden in autumn.Chișinău Botanical Garden
The Triumphal Arch, Chișinau, Buiucani Sector, Chișinău Municipality, MoldovaTriumphal Arch
Photo of memorial complex in the park of military glory, dedicated to the Great Patriotic War, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.Eternity Memorial Complex, Chișinău
Beciurile CricovaBeciurile Cricova
Photo of the Stephen the Great Monument (Romanian: Monumentul lui Ștefan cel Mare) is a prominent monument in Chișinău, Moldova.Stephen the Great Monument
Photo of famous Curchi Monastery in Curchi,  Raionul Orhei, Moldova.Curchi Monastery
Vasile Lupu monument, Orhei, Orhei District, MoldovaVasile Lupu monument
Photo of Capriana Monastery in Moldova. View of the winter church of St George in Neo-Byzantine style.Căpriana monastery
Photo of The mansion of Manuc Bey ,Hancesti city, Moldova.Mansion of Manuc Bey
Photo of the view to towers of Bendery fortress from bank of Dniester river. Moldova. The fortress was built during the Ottoman times.Bender Fortress
Photo of Majestic view on the Hincu Monastery in Republic of Moldova.Hâncu monastery
Old Orhei Cave Monastery
Marta and Maria" Monastery
Photo of Noul Neamt Orthodox Monastery in Village Chitcani from Moldova ,Medieval church and Chapel.Noul Neamț Monastery
Tatar Bath Ruins, Orhei District, MoldovaTatar Bath Ruins

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 7

Include flights?

Yes
No

Flights

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
Yes
No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
No

Car

Small car

Small car

Category
small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

Category
Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

Category
premium car
Transmission
People
Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Chișinău - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Chișinău - arrival day

  • Chișinau - Arrival day
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  • Cathedral Park
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Your road trip adventure in Moldova begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Chișinău. You’ll stay in Chișinău for 6 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Chișinău has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Cathedral Park. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,270 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Iris Hotel. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 717 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Chișinău, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău, Vdrovapub. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 584 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău is 513. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 559 customers.

Locals recommend Pegas Terrace & Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,888 customers.

Chișinău also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Chișinău is Kozlovna Ceska Pivni Restaurace. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,265 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Chișinău is Budweiser Grill & Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 932 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Moldova!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Chișinău

Day 2

Day 2 – Chișinău

  • Chișinau
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Drive 38 km, 1 hour 4 min

  • Beciurile Cricova
  • Parcul Afgan
  • Stephen the Great Monument
  • Stephen the Great Central Park
  • Dendrarium Park
  • More

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Chișinău, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 5 nights left in Chișinău.

Today you'll explore the city of Chișinău. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Beciurile Cricova. This incredible attraction is a top-tier point of interest and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 4,009 visitors.

Eroii Patriei Park is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Chișinău. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 7,549 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Chișinău is Stephen the Great Monument. This amazing attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,033 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Stephen the Great Central Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,583 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Dendrarium Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,079 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Moldova to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Chișinău.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău, like Crème de la Crème. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,501 customers.

Kozlovna Ceska Pivni Restaurace is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Chișinău. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,265 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Chișinău, Jack's Bar & Grill. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Brother's Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 758 customers.

Pivnushka A-95 is another of the best bars in the city of Chișinău. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Moldova!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Chișinău

Day 3

Day 3 – Chișinău

  • Chișinau
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Drive 23 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Chișinău Zoo
  • Chișinău Botanical Garden
  • Rose Valley Park
  • Eternity Memorial Complex, Chișinău
  • Valea Morilor Park
  • More

On day 3 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Chișinău, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 4 nights left in Chișinău.

Today you'll explore the city of Chișinău. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Chișinău Botanical Garden. This incredible attraction is a botanical garden and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,082 visitors.

Rose Valley Park is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Chișinău. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,068 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Chișinău is Eternity Memorial Complex, Chișinău. This amazing attraction is a monument and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,130 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Valea Morilor Park. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 14,074 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Moldova to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Chișinău.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău, like Gastrobar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,248 customers.

La Plăcinte is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Chișinău. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,512 customers.

Locals enjoy Budweiser Grill & Pub, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Chișinău. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 932 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Chișinău, Barbar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 642 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Rock'n'Roll Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Kira's Club is another of the best bars in the city of Chișinău. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 515 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Moldova!

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Experiences

Day 4 – Chișinău

Day 4

Day 4 – Chișinău

  • Orhei
  • Chișinau
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Drive 154 km, 2 hours 51 min

  • Old Orhei Cave Monastery
  • Tatar Bath Ruins
  • Vasile Lupu monument
  • Curchi Monastery
  • More

You still have 3 nights left in Chișinău.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Mănăstirea Rupestră Peștera. This incredible attraction is a place of worship and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 767 visitors.

Tatar Bath Ruins is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 293 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Vasile Lupu monument. This amazing attraction is a top-tier point of interest and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,242 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Curchi Monastery. This monastery and place of interest is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,351 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Moldova to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Chișinău.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău, like La Taifas. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,081 customers.

Jack's Bar & Grill is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Chișinău. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 847 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Chișinău, Taproom 27: A Hoppy Place. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 340 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Embargo Wine. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 292 customers.

Velgar is another of the best bars in the city of Chișinău. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 306 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Moldova!

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Experiences

Day 5 – Strășeni District, Hîncești District, and Chișinău

Day 5

Day 5 – Strășeni District, Hîncești District, and Chișinău

  • Hîncești District
  • Chișinau
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Drive 143 km, 2 hours 33 min

  • Căpriana monastery
  • Hâncu monastery
  • Mansion of Manuc Bey
  • More

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Chișinău, where you'll stay for 2 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations is Hâncu monastery. This amazing attraction is a church building and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,316 visitors.

Mansion of Manuc Bey is another popular attraction you could visit. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Mansion of Manuc Bey has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,911 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Moldova more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Moldova’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Chișinău.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Grill House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 600 customers.

Madam Wong is one of the top restaurants in the city of Chișinău. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 768 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Chișinău is Pivnushka A-95. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Chișinău, Marlène. This bar has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 218 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Chișinău, we recommend the cocktails at Carpe Diem Wine Shop & Bar. This bar has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 352 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Chișinău!

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Experiences

Day 6 – Căușeni District, Bender, and Chișinău

Day 6

Day 6 – Căușeni District, Bender, and Chișinău

  • Bender
  • Chișinau
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Drive 190 km, 3 hours 40 min

  • Noul Neamț Monastery
  • Marta and Maria" Monastery
  • Bender Fortress
  • More

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Chișinău, where you'll stay for 1 night more.

One of the best travel destinations is Bender Fortress. This amazing attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,798 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Moldova more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Moldova’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Chișinău.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Chișinău!

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Day 7 – Chișinău - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Chișinău - departure day

  • Chișinau - Departure day
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  • Triumphal Arch
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Day 7 of your road trip in Moldova is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Chișinău before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

The Triumphal Arch is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Chișinău. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,752 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Chișinău and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Moldova.

You’ll then say farewell to Chișinău. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Moldova!

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