Top Chisinau Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

Located outside Chisinau, we will take a two hours ride to the place. We will spend an hour and half in the location and then come back. The other alternate command facilities similar to this one outside Moldova, are now either located in restricted military areas, are not accessible for other reasons, or their existence is unknown to the public. The bunker consists of two cilinders, hiddin underground, which both go 12 floors underground. It empresses with the size and triggers the imagination. It was built for purpose to ensure command capabilities from a place hidden from enemy. In the United States, the president unleashes the counter-strike via radio signal from the Air Force One, while the Soviet Union has traditionally relied on huge bunkers .

Pedal though Chisinau’s historic center, parks, boulevards on a small-group bike tour that’s an active alternative to sitting in a tour vehicle as you explore the city. Riding alongside a local guide is a great way to find the best places to bike in Chisinau, and you’ll get the backstory on some of the city’s most interesting landmarks along the way.

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.

24-hour bike rental package from VELOPOINT in Chisinau. Select from a city, mountain or trekking bike depending on your itinerary. Discover landmarks like the Old Orhei Museum Complex, famous wineries near Chisinau or discover our beautiful country in a multi day trip at your own pace. Receive protective equipment and expert advice free of charge.

Stretching an impressive 200 km and deepening up to 85 meters, Mileștii Mici is the ultimate playground for wine lovers. These cellars are home to more than two million bottles of wine and have been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest wine collection in the world. The winery is like an underground city, as the winding tunnels have been given street names to help people navigate them. Just a perfect place for a bike quest.

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!

Moldova it’s not about wine. It is about the story that stands behind that wine. From the sun pampered berries and carefully hand-picked grapes till the shape of the glass that will best unveil the wine flavour. Join this exiting journey and find the wine that will become your soul mate.

Remember the last time you fed the animals on a farm? Most probably not. Now you can join one of our tours to Butuceni and experience lots of countryside activities at Ferma Veche guesthouse. Besides that, you will enjoy a hike through the limestone outcroppings dug by Raut River in Orheiul Vechi and explore a medieval cave monastery hidden in one of the cliffs. Be adventurous with us and feel like a real farmer for a day.

The bikes have motors that kick in when you are going up hills. You still get a great workout, but it makes it SO MUCH EASIER and more comfortable.

Explore Chisinau’s historic landmarks and gain a private perspective of the city’s green spaces on an eco-friendly bike tour. Zip across the city centre with ease, covering more distance than possible by foot, while learning about the city’s varied history from our guide. It’s an active and flexible way to experience the diverse architecture and contemporary culture of our capital.

Players can easily move around 15 m2. All players movements are tracked and transferred to the virtual world. Play against each other or together against everyone! (from 1 to 4 people at the same time) At CORD, there’s something VR for everyone: Hardcore gamers. Artists. Families. Enterprises.

Our "ATM" team will start you off on your journey across Moldova to discover all the Treasures and Traditions of the Moldovan People. Are you ready to live life to the fullest? Then escape to Moldova where our team of professionals will greet you warmly, entertain you and provide you with free delicious food and drinks including all kinds of alcoholic beverages for the duration of your visit, giving you an exceptional tour to remember for years to come. Once you arrive in Moldova, you will feel at home and be able to learn about the Traditions and Culture of the Moldovan People. You will also have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful locations in Moldova in the company of a young enthusiastic Team who will gladly answer all your questions and entertain you with jokes and funny stories. In the "Adventure Travel Through Moldova" tour, you will have 3 unforgettable days in which you will discover all the traditions and Moldovan treasures from the Dniester to the Prut.

Moldova is a country that is not overrun by tourists. They are very lovable, hospitable and curious people who approach strangers without an ulterior motive. The world-winning wines and the special locations are always an experience in themselves that will never let you go. The culinary dishes from the regional products always offer a new highlight to your taste buds. The wonderful landscape with the soft hills and unpaved roads is a direct invitation to go hiking.

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

One of the most popular places of interest in Moldova is a touristic zone called Old Orhei(Orheiul Vechi), which is situated on the Raut River (Răut Rău). It is a nation’s patrimony, which is located about 60 km away from the capital city Chisinau, among three villages: Butuceni, Morovaia and Trebujeni. Orhei Vechi is an archaeological and historical complex, which consists of two moderate but very old museums, ancient rocky church and also several private old-fashioned hotels in a very traditional style, located in villages Butucheni and Trebujeni. After, you will have a unique opportunity to participate in a master class on cooking traditional Moldovan dishes - placinte.  During lunch you can try your creation

Highlights Enjoy a customizable, narrated tour of the Moldovan capital See Ştefan cel Mare, Orthodox churches, Piata Central, and more A private guide ensures an intimate, flexible experience Places of interest: historical centre of Chisinau with its administrative and cultural edifices along the main boulevard of Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, public parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market and the market of crafts and souvenirs, W.W.II memorial Eternitatea, buildings of parliament and government. Chisinau city is also named “Small Rome” because it is situated on 7 hills. The wide parks and avenues with very interesting architecture, a specific atmosphere that predominates here is very characteristic of this city.