14 days in Moldova Itinerary

Chișinău Etymology and namesThe origin of the city's name is unclear, but in one version, the name comes from the archaic Romanian word chișla (meaning "spring", "source of water") and nouă ("new"), because it was built around a small spring, at the corner of Pușkin and Albișoara streets.The other version, formulated by Ștefan Ciobanu, Romanian historian and academician, holds that the name was formed the same way as the name of Chișineu (alternative spelling: Chișinău) in Western Romania, near the border with Hungary. Go for a jaunt from Chisinau to Trebujeni to see Old Orhei Archeological Complex about 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: walk around Dendrarium Park, make a trip to Victory Memorial and Eternal Flame, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and contemplate the long history of Stephen the Great Monument.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Chisinau trip planner.

Hyderabad, India to Chisinau is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hyderabad to Chisinau is minus 3.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Soroca.

Soroca is a city and municipality in Moldova, situated on the Dniester river about 160 km north of Chișinău. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): wander the streets of Gypsy Hill, then make a trip to The Candle of Gratitude Monument, and then explore the ancient world of Soroca Fortress.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Soroca itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Chisinau to Soroca in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rezina.

Rezina is a city in Moldova and the capital of Rezina District. On the 24th (Fri), take in the pleasant sights at Rocky Monastery of Tipova and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saharna Monastery.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Rezina day trip website.

You can drive from Soroca to Rezina in 1.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Rezina can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Tiraspol.

Tiraspol is internationally recognised as the second largest city in Moldova, but is effectively the capital and administrative centre of the unrecognised Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria). Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chitcani Monastery (Noul Neamt), then steep yourself in history at Bendery Fortress, and then step into the grandiose world of Castel Mimi Wine Resort. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about winemaking at Kvint, then appreciate the history behind The Tank Monument, then appreciate the history behind The Suvorov Monument, and finally browse the fresh offerings at Green Market Center.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Tiraspol travel planner.

Traveling by car from Rezina to Tiraspol takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel back home.