32 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Chisinau: Asconi Winery (in Puhoi), Comrat (Sankt Ioan Botezator & Monument of Lenin) and Old Orhei Archeological Complex (in Trebujeni). Spend the 26th (Sun) exploring nature at Trip to Moldova Day Tours. Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Milestii Mici, stroll around Dendrarium Park, pause for some serene contemplation at The Metropolitan Cathedral “Nativity of the Lord”, and take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History.

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

Mumbai, India to Chisinau is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Mumbai to Chisinau, you'll gain 3.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can 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). Step out of Tiraspol to go to Bulboaca and see Castel Mimi Wine Resort, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Bendery Fortress, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chitcani Monastery (Noul Neamt), get a sense of history and politics at House of Soviets, and pause for some photo ops at The Suvorov Monument.

For ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Tiraspol online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Chisinau to Tiraspol takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Rezina.

Rezina is a city in Moldova and the capital of Rezina District. Explore Rezina's surroundings by going to Tipova (Rocky Monastery of Tipova & Tipova Monastery). There's more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Saharna Monastery and head off the coast to Hanul Lui Hanganu.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Rezina attractions planning site.

Traveling by car from Tiraspol to Rezina takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In March, daily temperatures in Rezina can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride 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 7th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at The Candle of Gratitude Monument and then delve into the distant past at Soroca Fortress. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Gypsy Hill and then steep yourself in history at Rudi Monastery.

To see traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Soroca trip planner.

You can drive from Rezina to Soroca in 1.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Soroca are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nisporeni.

Nisporeni is a city located in the central part of Moldova. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nisporeni: Museum of History and Ethnography of Calarasi town (in Calarasi), Capriana Monastery (in Capriana) and Poiana Winery (in Ulmu). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hancu Monastery.

For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Nisporeni journey planner.

You can drive from Soroca to Nisporeni in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Nisporeni when traveling from Soroca in March, with lows around 1°C. On the 12th (Sun), you're off to home.