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Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova, Moldova

🇲🇩 Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova, Moldova · Food & Wine

Moldova Food & Wine

Eat and drink your way through Moldova — markets, cellars and a cooking class.

🗓️ 7N / 8D4.7 (322)🏨 4★ boutique & agriturismo🌤️ Best: May – Oct

Starting from

₹1,05,999 / person

Overview

You can learn a lot about Moldova from what is on the table. These 7 nights are built around markets, cellar visits and a hands-on cooking class across Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova, with Cricova & Mileștii Mici wine cellars and Orheiul Vechi cave monastery in between so it is a proper trip and not just a long lunch. From ₹1,05,999 per person.

May – Oct is the sweet spot for Moldova (Europe), and we plan departures from Surat around it — flights via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, 4★ boutique & agriturismo hotels locked in writing, and this itinerary from ₹1,05,999 per person on twin sharing.

Explera's Surat desk runs the whole journey end to end — flights, stays, transfers, guided sightseeing, Moldova visa assistance and insurance — with a written day-by-day plan before you pay and a human on call 24/7 while you travel. Every departure is fully customisable to your dates, budget and travellers.

Trip highlights

Cricova & Mileștii Mici wine cellars
Orheiul Vechi cave monastery
Chișinău city & the Central Market
Soroca fortress
Cellar visits & tastings with the producers
A hands-on cooking class

✓ What’s included

  • 7 nights' 4★ boutique & agriturismo stay with daily breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary
  • Moldova visa assistance & documentation
  • Cellar and producer visits with tastings
  • A hands-on cooking class and several set lunches
  • Explera 24/7 on-trip support

✗ What’s excluded

  • International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned
  • Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping
  • Anything not listed under "What’s included"
  • GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules
  • Cost escalation due to currency fluctuation or fuel surcharge before travel

Day-wise itinerary

1

Day 1

Arrive Chișinău

Arrive in Chișinău and settle in, with a first dinner booked somewhere that sets the tone for the week.

2

Day 2

Cricova

Cook what you have been eating — a hands-on class this morning — then Cricova & Mileștii Mici wine cellars at an easy pace.

3

Day 3

Orheiul Vechi cave monastery

A producer visit near Orheiul Vechi cave monastery: farm, vineyard or distillery depending on the season, lunch included.

4

Day 4

Chișinău city

Visit Chișinău city & the Central Market, then eat where the locals book rather than where the coaches stop.

5

Day 5

Soroca fortress

A market walk and tasting this morning, then Soroca fortress in the afternoon with a long lunch in between.

6

Day 6

Rural winery homestays

Rural winery homestays today, paired with a cellar visit and a tasting led by the people who make it.

7

Day 7

Cricova

Cook what you have been eating — a hands-on class this morning — then Cricova & Mileștii Mici wine cellars at an easy pace.

8

Day 8

Departure

A final market visit for things to take home — we advise on what will clear customs — then the airport transfer.

Book your Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova trip from Surat & Gujarat

Explera Vacations plans Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova holidays for travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and the rest of Gujarat — from our Surat Diamond Bourse (Khajod) and L. H. Road (Varachha) offices, or entirely on WhatsApp. As an IATA-certified agency and the official SDB travel desk since 2009, we handle the whole trip on one invoice: visa, flights, hotels, transfers and sightseeing, with flexible 20% booking, GST billing and a 24/7 desk while you travel. Share your dates for a written, all-inclusive quote — no hidden mark-ups.

Package FAQ

Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova package — questions

What does the Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova package cost from Surat?
The Moldova Food & Wine starts from ₹1,05,999 per person on twin sharing for 7 nights / 8 days (land package). Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel category and flights, which we quote transparently.
What is included and excluded in this package?
Included: 7 nights' 4★ boutique & agriturismo stay with daily breakfast, Return airport transfers, Sightseeing & tours as per the itinerary, Moldova visa assistance & documentation and more. Excluded: International/domestic airfare unless specified in the inclusions, Visa fees, travel insurance and any airport taxes not mentioned, Personal expenses — laundry, tips, mini-bar, phone calls and shopping. The full lists are shown above and everything is customisable.
When is the best time to visit Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova?
The best time to travel is May – Oct. We plan around weather, festivals and your dates for the best experience and value.
Can Explera customise this Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova itinerary?
Yes — adjust nights, hotels, sightseeing and dates, add flights and visa assistance, or turn it into a honeymoon or group departure. Just share your preferences with our Holidays desk.
Which is the best travel agent in Surat for a Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova package?
Explera Vacations is Surat's IATA-certified travel agency and the official Surat Diamond Bourse travel desk — 15+ years, rated 4.8/5 by 2,130+ travellers. We plan the Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova trip end to end: stays, transfers, sightseeing, visa and flights on one invoice, from our SDB (Khajod) and L. H. Road offices. Call the Holidays desk on +91 95743 32299 or WhatsApp.
Can I book this Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova package from Ahmedabad, Vadodara or anywhere in Gujarat?
Yes — Explera serves travellers across Surat, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi and all of Gujarat. Most of the planning and booking happens on WhatsApp and phone, so no office visit is needed; documents and visa filing are handled remotely with pickup available across Surat.
Does the Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova package price include flights?
Prices shown are indicative land packages per person on twin sharing. As an IATA-accredited agency we add flights at genuine fares — often better than online portals — and can bundle visa, insurance and transfers so it's one clear, GST-invoiced booking.
How do I book and pay for this package from Surat?
Share your dates on WhatsApp (+91 95743 32299) for a written quote; confirm with flexible 20% booking and pay the balance before travel. Pay by NEFT/RTGS/UPI to our Indian bank accounts or securely online via Razorpay, with a proper GST invoice.

Prices are indicative, per person on twin sharing, and vary with season, availability, hotel category and currency. Share your dates for a confirmed, customised quote.

Traveller reviews

What travellers say about the Chișinău · Orheiul Vechi · Cricova trip

★★★★★4.7/5· 322+ reviews
★★★★★
Went for our solo travel and everything from the Chișinău itinerary to the return was handled with care. The hotels were exactly the category promised. Will book our next trip with them too.

Yash Bhanderi

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★★
Chișinău was our first big trip and Explera made it stress-free — visa guidance, forex tips, a sensible day plan and a driver who knew the area. Came back with amazing memories and zero complaints.

Dixita Lathiya

Navsari · Solo travel

★★★★
Fantastic solo travel. The Chișinău package was customised to our dates and budget, the 4★ boutique & agriturismo were lovely, and they even rebooked one activity when the weather changed. Five stars.

Sagar Movaliya

Anand · Solo travel

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