Itinerary
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Stop At: Chisinau, Chisinau, Chisinau District
Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive to Churchi Monastic Complex.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Manastirea Curchi, Orhei 3524 Moldova
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Orhei Archeological Complex, Trebujeni Moldova
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)
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cricova Winery, Strada Petru Ungureanu 1 Strada Chișinăului 124, Cricova 2084 Moldova
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.
Entrance fee: 32 EURO per person including tasting of 4 wines.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chisinau, Chisinau, Chisinau District
After the tour of Old Orhei, we will drive you back to your hotel in Chisinau
Duration: 1 hour