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Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei Tour including Curchi Monastery

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Duration

8 hours

Group Size

1 to 10 people

Ages

0 - 75 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

You will get an excellent opportunity to visit one of the oldest wine productions in Moldova - the wine cellars of Cricova Winery, most visited in Moldova. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets, & especially by its excellent wines. It's also a good way to visit the most valuable natural and cultural heritage of Moldova - Old Orhei reservation, together with Curchi Monastery, which is one of the most beautiful monasteries in our country. A full day Tour to see Best Sights of Moldova. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Private transportation

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees

Wine tasting

Professional Guide

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.8 hours

We will visit Curchi Monastery complex, that is around 30 km from Old Orhei reservation. Cultural, religious and historical essential background of over two centuries makes Curchi Monastery highly qualified heritage among the most significant monuments of Moldavian religious architecture.

Stop 2: 1.5 hours

Visit the popular Old Orhei with its famous Cave Monastery, Butuceni Ethnographic Museum from beginning of XX century, ruins of Tartars city Shehr al-Djedid (14th - 16th centuries). It is a just an unique natural and historical complex in the open air.

Stop 3: 2.5 hours

Cricova Winery is situated at a depth of 60-80 meters, representing a real underground city. Cricova Winery represents a unique underground kingdom well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths, and especially by its excellent wines. Here we will have a 2,5 hour tour, that includes excursion in Cricova's wine sections and wine tasting (3 types of wines, Nuts, biscuits, water).

Stop 4: 0 hours

Time for lunch in a local old-fashioned restaurant, which serve authentic, ecological Moldavian food. Fabulous traditional food while visiting the Ethnic Village.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (18 - 75 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Youth (16 - 17 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

Children (0 - 15 years)