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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
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Curchi
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 th...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Cricova wine tasting
Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
(21) Reviews
Curchi
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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 th...
With 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.
1 hour
2
Butuceni
Moldovan local authentic restaurant
40 minutes
3
Butuceni
The 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.
2 hours
4
Cricova Winery
(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.
