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Eastern Europe • 3 Days Price review: Aug 2026

Moldova in 3 Days: Chisinau & Underground Cellars

Experience Chisinau green neoclassical boulevards, peaceful parks, and traditional Moldovan canteens, combined with a subterranean electric train tour of Cricova immense underground wine cellars for under 100 Euros total.

Trip Duration 3 Days
Estimated Total €95
Daily Average ~€32/day
Travel Style backpacker
Itinerary route
  1. 1
    Chisinau 3 days

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Chisinau Arrival & Stefan cel Mare Park

Chisinau

Arrive in Chisinau on trolleybus 30 from the airport. Stroll through Stefan cel Mare Central Park, view the Nativity Cathedral, and enjoy dinner at La Placinte.

Estimated day spending: €32.00
Day 2

Cricova Underground Limestone City

Chisinau

Take municipal bus 2 north to Cricova. Tour the subterranean roadways, limestone halls, and national wine collection aboard an electric train.

Estimated day spending: €35.00
Day 3

Central Market & Piata Marii Adunari Nationale

Chisinau

Explore the bustling Piata Centrala market for local sheep bryndza and walnuts before visiting the National Museum of History.

Estimated day spending: €28.00

✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time

If you only have 2 days, spend Day 1 in central Chisinau and visit Cricova on the morning of Day 2 before departing.

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