Day trip to Republic of Moldova: Explore Chisinau and Cricova Winery

Embark on a day trip to the Republic of Moldova and discover the hidden gems of Chisinau and the renowned Cricova Winery. Explore the capital city, visit the iconic Arc of Triumph, and indulge in wine tasting in this emerging wine region. Book your private tour now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Capriana Monastery - Capriana Monastery has historically served as the residence of the Metropolitan of Moldova and was supported by numerous Moldovan rulers, including Stefan the Great.
  • Triumphal Arch - Chisinau was first recorded in 1420, but much of it was destroyed during WWII and a devastating earthquake in 1940. Reconstruction began in…
What's Included
  • Guided by a professional English-speaking expert
  • All entrance fees included
  • Exclusive wine tasting experience
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
  • Comfortable transportation in a modern vehicle
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch (approx. €13/person)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day private tour from Iasi, stepping over the boundary into the enigmatic Moldova and its capital, Chisinau. Accompanied by a guide, wander through Chisinau, taking in sights such as the Arc of Triumph, and making a stop at a winery in this burgeoning wine area of a small country. Afterward, return to Romania to wrap up your extensive…

Location
Capriana Monastery
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Excursion798995
Jul 29, 2026
An informative and enjoyable day! - A great tour! Leo picked me up right at my hotel. He is young but he knows his stuff and is an excellent guide! He goes at a good pace - fast enough to see a lot of things but slow enough to actually enjoy them. Would gladly take another tour with him.
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410lyannev
Jul 25, 2026
An amazing tour to discover Moldova - This private tour was amazing!! We had such a great day with our guide Leonard. He made our tour comfortable and relaxed. We had great conversations and he is very knowledgeable. The tour itself was very interesting and varied; although it was a long day, it was worth it! It is a good way to discover the Republic of Moldova in one day from Iasi. Big thanks to Leonard, who made our day unforgettable.
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Nielsc529
Mar 13, 2026
Fantastic wine tour with a passionate guide - We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Everything was very well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. The communication and support from Rolandia were excellent, and everything was clearly arranged which made the whole experience very easy and enjoyable. Our guide Leo was extremely friendly and professional. He shared a lot of interesting information with great passion about Romania, its history, and the region we visited. His enthusiasm really made the tour more engaging and memorable. The car was very comfortable, which made the journey even more pleasant. The wine cellars were truly impressive and definitely one of the highlights of the tour. The wine tasting was very well organized and we had the opportunity to taste several excellent wines in a beautiful setting. Overall, this was a perfectly organized tour with a fantastic guide. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Romania and enjoy its amazing wine culture.
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Alexcw4960cf
Feb 27, 2026
Day trip to Moldova - Had a wonderful experience visiting Moldova. Leo was my guide and he went out of the way in making the trip memorable. He shared a lot of local knowledge about the place, culture, people and history. It helped me get an immersive experience of the place. I strongly recommend Leo as a guide for your tour of Romania and Moldova
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Thomas
Feb 8, 2026
Awesome day trip to Moldova 👌 - Great little day trip to Moldova with 3 of my friends. Picked up promptly in the morning and travelled in total comfort. Leo was a fantastic guide, sharing local knowledge along the journey. Had some lovely stop offs on the way, including historic monasteries and the Capital city - including some local food recommendations from Leo. The highlight of the trip was definitely the Cricova wine caves - an amazing place to visit (with very generous wine samples!!) Overall I would deffinately recommend this trip. Leo even sorted us some local dinner reservations in Iași on our return journey - which turned out to be the best meal of the holiday!! Tom, Nicky, Rhi & Emma
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Saraho442
Nov 30, 2025
Enjoyable experience - We spent a wonderful day with Leo. A knowledgeable and affable guide who catered the day around my son and I. Highly recommend
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Rory
Oct 28, 2025
Very interesting tour! - Leonardo was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about history and culture. He made sure we were comfortable and was a great tour guide. It’s a long day but definitely worth it to see somewhere different.
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N753xw_
Oct 4, 2025
Moldova day tour - Leo was knowledgeable and engaging. He spoke in depth about the history of the region, as well as the architecture and paintings of the places we visited. He was also very mindful of the timing of my flight, thoughtfully preparing alternatives in case the border crossing took longer than expected. I had a truly wonderful day thanks to him and could not recommend him more highly.
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William
Jul 18, 2025
Excellent Guide, excellent tour - Our guide Leonard was super - knowledgeable, chatty, witty and attentive. Everything went as arranged - the car was modern and comfortable and Leonard navigated us with ease through the border crossing - highly recommend
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Jpluz
Nov 8, 2025
Leonard the best your guide ever. - Leonard was the best tour guide I have ever had, and I had a few. Very attentive and nice to all our needs. He made the trip memorable.
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From $173
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).