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Moldova

Hidden gems, monuments and natural wonders beyond the cities. Build your own road trip.

10 stops

Explore Moldova beyond the cities with this adventure route.

Recommended route — visit in this order

Curated 10-day road trip. Follow the numbers so you don't get lost.

10 days

Numbers show visit order. The cart auto-sorts your stops. Use Google Maps for turn-by-turn driving.

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A curated 10-day road trip across Moldova with 10 scenic stops, driving directions, and landmark guides.

Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve, Orhei District, Moldova — Orheiul Vechi Travel Guide | Spectacular Cave Monastery and Cliffs
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Day 1

Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Reserve

Orhei District · Stop #1

NatureHidden gem

Old Orhei (Romanian: Orheiul Vechi) is a Moldovan historical and archaeological complex located in Trebujeni, which is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) north-east of Chișinău on the Răut River in the Republic of Moldova.

Mileștii Mici Underground Cellars, Ialoveni District, Moldova — Mileștii Mici Winery | World's Largest Wine Collection Cellars
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Day 2

Mileștii Mici Underground Cellars

Ialoveni District · Stop #2

NatureHidden gem

Mileștii Mici is a commune in Ialoveni District, Moldova, composed of two villages, Mileștii Mici and Piatra Albă. It has a population of over 4,500 and is 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Chişinău.

Cricova Underground Galleries, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova — Cricova Underground Galleries | National Wine City Sights
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Day 3

Cricova Underground Galleries

Chișinău Municipality · Stop #3

NatureHidden gem

Cricova (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈkrikova]) is a town in Chișinău municipality, Moldova, located 15 kilometres (9. 3 mi) north of the capital.

Tipova Monastery and Waterfalls, Rezina District, Moldova — Tipova Cave Monastery | Cliff Hiking and Waterfalls
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Day 4

Tipova Monastery and Waterfalls

Rezina District · Stop #4

NatureHidden gem

One of Europe's largest cliffside cave monasteries, framed by wild waterfalls.

Saharna Monastery and Cascades, Rezina District, Moldova — Saharna Monastery | Rocky Gorges and Nature Cascades
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Day 5

Saharna Monastery and Cascades

Rezina District · Stop #5

NatureHidden gem

The Saharna Monastery (Romanian: Mănăstirea Saharna) is a monastery in Saharna, Moldova. The "Holy Trinity" Monastery of Saharna, situated about 110 km north of Chișinău, on the west side of the Nistru River, is considered to be one of the biggest centres for religious pilgrimages in Moldova.

Pădurea Domnească Bison Reserve, Glodeni District, Moldova — Pădurea Domnească | Ancient Oak Forests and Bison Enclosure
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Day 6

Pădurea Domnească Bison Reserve

Glodeni District · Stop #6

NatureHidden gem

The Princely Forest Nature Reserve (Romanian: Rezervația naturală Pădurea Domnească, pronunciation: [pəˈdure̯a domˈne̯askə]) is a scientific reserve in Glodeni District, Moldova, which founded in 1993. It covers an area of 6,032 hectares, the largest of all of the Moldova scientific reserves.

Bulboaca, Rîșcani District, Moldova — Suta de Movile | Mysterious Hundred Mounds Landscape Geology
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Day 7

Bulboaca

Rîșcani District · Stop #7

NatureHidden gem

Bulboaca is a commune and village in the Anenii Noi District of the Republic of Moldova. There is located the Mimi Castle.

Emil Racoviță Cave, Briceni District, Moldova — Emil Racoviță Cave | Massive Underground Gypsum Labyrinth
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Day 8

Emil Racoviță Cave

Briceni District · Stop #8

NatureHidden gem

Emil Gheorghe Racoviță (Romanian: [eˈmil ˈrakovit͡sə]; 15 November 1868 – 19 November 1947) was a Romanian biologist, zoologist, speleologist, and Antarctic explorer. Together with Grigore Antipa, he was one of the most noted promoters of natural sciences in Romania.

Purcari Winery and Vineyards, Ștefan Vodă District, Moldova — Purcari Winery Travel | Historic Chateau and Rolling Vineyards
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Day 9

Purcari Winery and Vineyards

Ștefan Vodă District · Stop #9

NatureHidden gem

Purcari (pronunciation: [purˈkarʲ], of the Purcari Wineries, LLC) is a brand of wine distributed in Central and Eastern Europe. The winery is located in Purcari Wine Region, within the Ștefan Vodă District of Moldova.

Naslavcea Viewpoint, Ocnița District, Moldova — Naslavcea Viewpoint | Heart of Dniester Island Landscape
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Day 10

Naslavcea Viewpoint

Ocnița District · Stop #10

NatureHidden gem

Naslavcea is a village in Ocnița District and the northernmost point in Moldova. The village, situated along the Dniester river that separates Moldova and Ukraine, has an ethnic Ukrainian majority.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Moldova adventure route on ViaPins?
A curated 10-day road trip across Moldova with 10 scenic stops, driving directions, and landmark guides.
Do I need a car for the Moldova adventure?
Yes. The ViaPins Moldova adventure route is designed for self-drive travel between regional landmarks.
How do I follow the Moldova itinerary?
Open the adventure page on ViaPins, review each stop, and use the built-in route planner to navigate with Google Maps.