Highlights of Moldova - Curchi and Old Orhei + Cricova (Optional)
Highlights of Moldova - Curchi and Old Orhei + Cricova (Optional)
Highlights of Moldova - Curchi and Old Orhei + Cricova (Optional)
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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):
- Tour + 1 wine = 24 EURO per person
- Tour + 4 wines = 34 EURO per person
Itinerary
Chisinau
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeMeet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive to Churchi Monastic Complex.Manastirea Curchi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe 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.Old Orhei Archeological Complex
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOld 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)Cricova Winery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn 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 = 21 EURO per person Option 2. Tour + tasting of 4 wines = 31 EURO per personChisinau
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter the tour of Old Orhei, we will drive you back to your hotel in Chisinau
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USD 163.32
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