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Are you looking for a short and memorable adventure ? Old Orhei complex, Curchi Monastery and Cricova wine cellars is the best option for you!
We will start the tour with one of the most beautiful Monastery in Moldova - “Curchi”, a real pearl of our religious life.
Next on our itinerary is Old Orhei, the most famous sight of the country. Here you will visit archaeological sites dating from 4th century and authentic houses (Butuceni village).
Visit of the Cave Monastery which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. Enjoy the magnificent scenery through the windows of the monastery.
After the tour of the Cave Monastery, we will take you to Cricova Wine Cellars. You will see over seventy streets covering a distance of 120km, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, etc.
Wine tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash or Card):
1. Tour + 1 wine = 23 EURO per person
2. Tour + 4 wines = 35 EURO per person
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We can meet you at your hotel or apartment located in Chisinau. Please let us know in advance the name of your hotel or address. Thank you!
Itinerary
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1Chisinau
Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive to Churchi Monastic Complex.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Manastirea Curchi
We will start the tour with one of the most beautiful Monastery in Moldova, “Curchi”. This is a real pearl of our religious life. Here you’ll visit some churches, and among them – the “Virgin’s Assumption” Cathedral, built by the drawings of genius architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Old Orhei Archeological Complex
Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) - the most interesting archaeological site housing the ruins of two cities (14th -16th century). Tatars settled here on their expansion to Western Europe. Continue with a visit to the well-maintained Orthodox Cave Monastery, which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. Christian churches provide magnificent scenery through the windows of the monastery which still functions today. - 50 min. free time for lunch (lunch cost is not included)
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Cricova Winery
In the afternoon we will continue with Cricova underground galleries. You will see over seventy streets covering an area of nearly 53 hectares, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, etc. There is one story always told in this place about the Russian pilot Yuri Gagarin, who during a visit in 1966, after getting tipsy, got lost and missed the exit. Dear Guests, the winery tour/tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash MDL or Card): Option 1. Tour + tasting of 1 wine = 25 EURO per person Option 2. Tour + tasting of 4 wines = 37 EURO per person
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5Chisinau
After the tour of Old Orhei, we will drive you back to your hotel in Chisinau
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total duration is with the driving time included (1 hour for 1 direction)
- The temperature in the wine cellars is about + 12 Celsius (52 F), therefore you need to have with you some worm clothes.
- Alcohol consumption legal age is 18
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Cancellation Policy
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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