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Discover the perfect balance between spiritual heritage and refined wine culture on your tour to Căpriana Monastery and Château Cojușna Winery. Begin your journey at one of Moldova’s most important monasteries, surrounded by peaceful forests and centuries of history. Explore the monastery, which includes the Churches of Virgin's Assumption (1545), Saint Nicholas (1840), and Saint George (1907), as well as the abbot's house, the refectory, and cells. The most ancient is the Virgin's Assumption Church, founded by Petru Rares.
Continue the day with visiting Chateau Cojusna Winery - an elegant winery where tradition meets modern winemaking. Enjoy a wine tour and a wine tasting program, which includes a tasting of 4 high-quality wines and appetizers. Enjoy guided visits in Moldova, beautiful landscapes, and a curated wine tasting experience that highlights the flavors of the Codru region.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can pick you up where tourists will stay: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. We will just need to know the exact address in Chisinau and we can pick up directly from there.
Itinerary
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1Capriana Monastery
In the morning we depart to depart to Capriana Monastery. The trip will take us to one of the most picturesque regions of the Codrii reservation, 40 km from Chișinău, where one of the oldest monasteries in Moldova is located – Căpriana (founded in 1429). It is situated at the edge of a big forest between the villages Straseni and Capriana, being founded in the XVth century during the rule of Alexandru cel Bun and reconstructed by Stefan the Great in 1470. The complex includes the Churches of Virgin's Assumption (1545), Saint Nicholas (1840) and Saint George (1907) which abut the abbot's house, the refectory and cells. The most ancient is the Virgin's Assumption Church founded by Petru Rares. After reconstruction in 1820 by Metropolit G. Banulescu-Bodoni it kept unchanged only the decorative apses with arcature and the walls down to the socle level. In the course of construction, a bell-house with a pyramidal roof and an octagonal dome with a bulbous turret over the naos, were built.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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We will continue the tour with Chateau Cojusna Winery - a charming local wine estate known for its warm hospitality and authentic Moldovan character. Here you will enjoy a tour and a wine tasting which includes a tasting of 4 wines from the Premium series: Dry white wine Piatra Albă (blended from Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat), Matured dry red wine Piatra Roșie (blended from Alicante, Ancellotte, Merlot), Dry red wine barrique 18 months Piatra Neagră (blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi), Collection liqueur red wine "Pastoral" 2001. While savoring these carefully selected wines, you will also be treated to a generous platter featuring fresh cheese and salami, crispy bread sticks and water — the perfect pairing to complement the experience. Château Cojușna is also appreciated for its picturesque vineyard landscapes, refined tasting experiences, and welcoming hospitality, making it a popular destination for wine tourism.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Chisinau
Departure back to Chisinau.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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