7 day trips worth the trip across Moldova, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Moldova guides.
Mileștii Mici Winery ★ 4.8 · Chișinău
Mileștii Mici is the Guinness-record cellar 30 min south of Chișinău, with 200 km of tunnels, an electric-train tour and a dining room 57 m underground.
Château Purcari ★ 4.8 · Chișinău
Château Purcari 110 km south-east of Chișinău is the historic 1827 estate that makes Negru de Purcari, with cellar tours, tastings and a Wine Hotel on site.
Cricova Winery ★ 4.7 · Chișinău
Cricova 15 km north of Chișinău is the labyrinth winery where the underground avenues are named after grape varieties, with tastings 70 m below ground.
Castel Mimi ★ 4.7 · Chișinău
Castel Mimi 40 km east of Chișinău is the only Wine Castle in Moldova, with the White Owl fine-dining room, a maze garden, a Wine Spa and cellar tours.
Orheiul Vechi ★ 4.6 · Chișinău
Orheiul Vechi 60 km north-east of Chișinău is the limestone-valley village and rock monastery, with Butuceni guesthouses serving home-cooked Moldovan meals.
Asconi Winery ★ 4.5 · Chișinău
Asconi 35 km south of Chișinău is the family winery on 500 hectares, with two restaurants, 12 thatched-roof chalets and a tasting flight of up to seven wines.
Château Cojușna ★ 4.3 · Chișinău
Château Cojușna 15 km west of Chișinău is the Codru winery built like a French château, with four tasting halls, a tower and a sit-down restaurant on site.