Highlights of Moldova - Curchi and Old Orhei + Cricova (Optional) | La Vacanza Travel

Highlights of Moldova - Curchi and Old Orhei + Cricova (Optional)

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Moldova, Chisinau District, Chisinau
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  • 8 hours
  • Chisinau
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Dear guests, entrance fee to Cricova winery is not included. You can pay cash or card at the reception. Price for 1 person: 32 EURO, including tasting of 4 wines and snacks.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Inclusions
  • Private transportation
  • Guide asistance
  • Entry/Admission - Old Orhei Archeological Complex
  • Entry/Admission - Manastirea Curchi

Exclusions
  • Lunch - Lunch is not included, but we will be happy to organize it for you at request.
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Tour of Cricova Winery is not included. Opt. 1. VISIT - includes the tour only/no tasting, 23 EURO / Opt. 2. BUSINESS - tour & tasting of 4 wines. 33 EURO *The indicated price is per person.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Total duration is with the driving time included (1 hour for 1 direction)
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
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!

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Clive_G

17 Apr, 2024

It’s a must do trip.My tour guide Oleg was wonderful with his knowledge & was very polite with his talk of his country.All attractions where worth seeing so don’t hesitate just book this trip.

Summer_H

08 Apr, 2024

Great tour! Super friendly guide and very open to answering questions, adjusting your tour, and giving recommendations. Would absolutely recommend!

Philip_R

29 Mar, 2024

Oleg our guide was super informative and made the experience very special. A true Moldovian tour guide and gentleman.

stacy_d

17 Mar, 2024

Our tour guide Oleg, was fantastic! We spent an enjoyable day with him learning about the history of his beautiful country. The monasteries were fascinating, and the lunch in the village was delicious. The best part was his vast knowledge of the history of Moldova and the surrounding areas.

Dusan_J

18 Feb, 2024

The whole experience was made better by my guide Oleg. But sadly the whole thing was overshadowed by the very sneaky pricing by your own website which was stating £74 as a special offer discount but I was actually charged £134! Which is almost double what your website stated. The guide explained that this is completely out of season so it was the guide and myself on the tour. Supposedly the visit to the vinery was optional but regardless I was never asked and was taken there, and I needed to take the tour and shockingly was asked to pay extra for that even I said that I don’t drink and was charged the tasting of the vine. The vinery visit was to me quite uninteresting as I am not interested in alcohol at all, but patiently listened for almost 2 hours! The other stops were lovely and as I said Oleg made the trip much better but the whole thing £134 is a complete and utter joke!

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Great way to see Moldova!

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Amazing scenery and great tour!

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A great day out!

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