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Tucked between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets — but not for long. Over seven days, you’ll explore the capital of Chișinău, taste your way through world-class wineries, and connect with locals keeping centuries-old traditions alive. Whether you’re learning to make cheese pie with a welcoming Moldovan family or immersing yourself in traditional culture in the Gaugazia region, this trip is full of moments that feel personal, unexpected, and unforgettable.
It is important to note that accommodation in Europe tend to be quite different to other areas of the world you may have travelled in. Buildings and rooms are generally old and may not have been renovated or maintained to the highest standard. Downtown hotels in Europe were not build to be hotels but rich owners houses, which have been changed into hotels. Therefore unusual room sizes are common as large rooms have been partitioned in the past, resulting in rather "thin" walls. Reception areas, rooms and bathrooms tend to be very small as they were often added into an existing room, and may have a hand nozzle rather than a conventional shower head. In one or two locations we use accommodation with shared bathrooms.
Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service. As accommodation is in short supply, especially during the summer months, hotels can charge a premium and there is sometimes little motivation to improve facilities.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
- Explore Chisinau's landmarks on a guided city walking tour.
- Descend into Cricova's vast underground wine cellars and taste vintages.
- Visit Saharna Monastery and walk beside cascading waterfalls.
- Taste cheeses at Fromage Made in Moldova in Rezina.
- Hike Orheiul Vechi's Raut River valley to a cave monastery.
- Learn to cook placinte in a Trebujeni village cooking class.
- Experience Gagauz wedding traditions at the National Gagauz Ethnographic Museum.
- Visit Gagauz Sofrasi cultural complex for traditions, attire, and hospitality.
Staff can occasionally demonstrate less than perfect customer service. As accommodation is in short supply, especially during the summer months, hotels can charge a premium and there is sometimes little motivation to improve facilities.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.
Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.
