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Moldova in 5 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 5-day Moldova itinerary through Chișinău, Orheiul Vechi, Soroca with National History Museum of Moldova, Old Orhei, Potîrca. Day-by-day plan with times and food stops; personalise it with AI.

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Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases
Chișinău (day 1); Orheiul Vechi (day 2–3); Soroca (day 4–5)
Getting between places
Chișinău -> Orheiul Vechi (about 60 min); Orheiul Vechi -> Soroca (about 117 min)

Day 1: Chișinău

  • 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
  • 14:00 Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with great dining options and a central location.
  • Afternoon National History Museum of Moldova — National History Museum of Moldova: 4.6★ (3,186 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
  • Evening La Plăcinte — La Plăcinte: 4.7★ (2,822 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Orheiul Vechi

  • 09:00 Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel — Perfect for culture and food lovers, with great dining options and a central location.
  • 10:00 Chișinău -> Orheiul Vechi — Travel from Chișinău to Orheiul Vechi. Short hop (~33km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
  • 15:00 Orheiul Vechi Hotel — Close to cultural sites and offers local wine tasting, ideal for your interests.
  • Afternoon Old Orhei — Old Orhei: 4.8★ (459 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening Casa Maria by Asconi Winery — Casa Maria by Asconi Winery: 4.8★ (105 reviews), good budget fit

Day 3: Orheiul Vechi

  • Morning Eco-Resort Butuceni — Eco-Resort Butuceni: 4.3★ (1,907 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Morning Potîrca — Potîrca: 5.0★ (21 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
  • Afternoon Oleandra Floare de colț — Oleandra Floare de colț: 4.8★ (87 reviews), good budget fit
  • Afternoon Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology — Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: 4.6★ (55 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
  • Evening La Poarta Satului — La Poarta Satului: good budget fit, 4.4★ (78 reviews)
  • Evening St. Mary's Church — St. Mary's Church: 4.9★ (82 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Soroca

  • 09:00 Orheiul Vechi Hotel — Close to cultural sites and offers local wine tasting, ideal for your interests.
  • 10:00 Orheiul Vechi -> Soroca — Travel from Orheiul Vechi to Soroca. About 107km — train or coach is the usual option (~117 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
  • 15:00 Hotel Soroca — Centrally located with local dining options, great for exploring Soroca's culture.
  • Afternoon Biserica „Sfinții Martiri Brâncoveni” — Biserica „Sfinții Martiri Brâncoveni”: 4.8★ (66 reviews), conveniently located nearby, fits the city's character
  • Evening Dulcinella — Dulcinella: good budget fit, 4.6★ (135 reviews)

Day 5: Soroca

  • Morning Apetit — Apetit: 4.3★ (44 reviews), good budget fit
  • Morning Muzeul de istorie si etnografie "Nicolae Bulat" — Muzeul de istorie si etnografie "Nicolae Bulat": 4.6★ (83 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
  • 11:00 Hotel Soroca — Centrally located with local dining options, great for exploring Soroca's culture.
  • 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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