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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
Old Orhei&Cricova (Optinal)
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Highlights
Dear Guest,
This tour perfectly combines Moldova’s rich medieval history with its world-famous wine culture in one unforgettable day.
Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.
Old Orhei is the most picturesque and historically significant place in Moldova. Visit the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and the Medieval Town Museum, where ancient civilizations, dramatic limestone cliffs, and traditional rural life come together.
Cave monastery carved into limestone cliffs
Ancient fortifications and ruins
The local museum
Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.
The experience concludes with time for lunch in Butuceni (lunch is optional and paid separately).
The final stop
Cricova Winery (optional)
Over 120 km of underground cellars
The unique “underground wine city.”
Itinerary
Curchi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeWith great pleasure, we kindly suggest you a special weekend for acquaintance, appreciation, and tasting of the best Moldovan wines. During this visit, you will discover various wines’ flavors and wonderful traditional cuisine. Today we’ll visit one of the most picturesque sites of Moldova – the Cultural and Natural Reserve «Orheiul Vechi» (Cave Monastery Complex) — 55 km from Chisinau. Here you will see an Orthodox cave monastery called “St. Maria Dormata” expanded and modified inside the cliffs by the monks over the centuries ago and preserved in a functional state. After the excursion, we’ll have lunch with a folk program at the Moldovan family pension located in the neighboring village.Butuceni
40 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMoldovan local authentic restaurantButuceni
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe large territory of Old Orhei is filled with historical and archeological sites that are possible to explore. Visitors passionate about medieval architecture and history have an opportunity to see ruins and elements of buildings, holy places, and citadels discovered after archaeological excavations. These medieval historical sites include the Medieval Citadel, The Tatar Bath, The Monastery of the Birth of Virgin Mary, the Mosque and Caravanserai. In addition, the Old Orhei archeological complex includes ruins and historical sites belonging to different historical periods and traditions.Cricova Winery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not Included(optional to pay) Wine tour 22 euro Wine tour &tasting 33 euro This tour includes visiting Cricova cellars with wine tasting and the Old Orhei region. The tour starts with pick up from the location and after driving to Cricova cellar. Tour the underground cellar, after comes to the wine tasting.
What's included
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USD 134.27
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