Moldova Presented as Vacation Destination for Greek Travelers

Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, the National Inbound Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM) and Marios Travel. Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova has partnered with Marios Travel to promote Moldova as a top holiday destination for travelers from Greece.

During a recent presentation in Athens, travel agents and Greek media were introduced to Moldova, a country rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. The presentation highlighted Moldova as a destination offering visitors a range of unique experiences.

“Describing Moldova to those who have not visited is like explaining the taste of good wine in words… You have to come and savor the flavor of my country – the Republic of Moldova,” said Andrei Popov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Greece, in his welcoming address.

Andrei Popov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Greece. Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

During his speech, Popov emphasized that Moldova is an “unknown destination” to most Greeks.

“Our project is about curiosity and your willingness to discover a new destination. Over 90 percent of Greeks have not yet been to Moldova, but we are gradually aiming to change that through this initiative, with Marios Travel playing a leading role,” Popov said, highlighting his goal of establishing broader cooperation with the Greek travel market.

“We recently had a successful meeting with Alexandros Vassilikos, the president of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels, where we discussed potential collaboration,” he added.

During the event, Marios Travel Destination Manager Kostas Moschidis delivered a comprehensive presentation on Moldova, covering its history and top attractions.

“A trip to Moldova is a refreshingly unique European getaway, and visiting a country that very few people know about is the most rewarding experience,” Moschidis said.

Marios Travel Destination Manager Kostas Moschidis. Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

Marios Travel has launched two travel packages to the Republic of Moldova for 2024. The first is a combined travel package to Romania and the Republic of Moldova, which includes visits to Bucharest, Sinaia, Brasov, the Painted Monasteries of Bukovina, Iași, Chișinău, the wineries Cricova and Miliestii Mici, Transnistria, and Tiraspol. The second package focuses exclusively on the Republic of Moldova and its top attractions.

Moreover, Moschidis highlighted that Moldova is a premier destination for wine lovers, boasting the two largest wine cellars and collections in the world—Cricova and Miliestii Mici—and accounting for 2 percent of the world’s vineyards.

Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova and Marios Travel. Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP)

“Moldovan wine is a symbol of national pride. Moldova is the only country that dedicates an entire day to wine, as it is an integral part of our national culture,” he said.

Moldova’s wine festival, held on the first weekend of October, features two days of tastings and live music in the capital, Chișinău.

Moldava’s presentation was co-organized by Marios Travel and the National Inbound Tourism Association of Moldova (ANTRIM), a non-profit organization representing the voice of the private sector in Moldova’s inbound tourism industry. A partner of Marios Travel, ANTRIM also co-organized a fam trip for Greek travel agents in Moldova held in May.

Celebrating its 36th year, Marios Travel has offices in Athens and Kavala and is renowned for its diverse travel packages to destinations such as the Holy Land & Sinai, Russia, Egypt, Jordan, Asia Minor, and Italy.