Chateau Vartely and Old Orhei Reserve Day Tour

7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Old Orhei Cultural-Natural Reserve Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Old Orhei Archeological Complex — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) is one of Moldova’s most captivating cultural and historical sites, offering travelers the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and authentic local life.

A visit to Old Orhei is a journey into a mystical landscape where nature and history come together in perfect harmony. Walking through Old Orhei feels like exploring a living painting, where each turn of the path reveals another breathtaking vista.

Château Vartely is one of Moldova’s most enchanting wine destinations, inviting travelers to discover a world where exceptional wine, refined culture, and unforgettable hospitality come together in perfect harmony. A visit to Château Vartely is not just a stop on a winery tour — it is a celebration of the senses and an immersion into the heart of Moldovan winemaking traditions.

Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Romanian
Operated by: Moldova Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional licensed Guide
Included: Entry tickets to Old Orhei Reservation
Included: Excursion and Wine tasting program with appetizers

Not included

Not included: Lunch at Old Orhei
Not included: Souvenirs

Itinerary

Old Orhei Archeological Complex

2 hours Admission included

Our tour guide will arrange an excursion to Orheiul Vechi situated in a picturesque setting (Applied to become the UNESCO World Heritage). You will have the opportunity to visit 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 called St. Maria Dormata which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. At Orheiul Vechi, within the ethnographic museum, you can visit a traditional 19th-century Moldovan household. We also visit the “Saint Mary” church, which is in fact the cave monastery at Butuceni and is part of the Orheiul Vechi cave monastery complex. We visit the Craftsman’s House — a place that will immerse you in the traditional Moldovan atmosphere and acquaint you with local handicrafts.
Old Orhei

one hour

The pride of the place is its traditional Moldovan cuisine: sarmale, chicken zeamă soup, roast meat with mămăligă, stew, pies, and many other dishes. Lunch in a local old-fashioned guesthouse, which serve authentic, ecological Moldavian food. Fabulous traditional food while visiting the Ethnic Village.
Chateau Vartely Winery

2 hours Admission included

Learn the art of tasting at Château Vartely. Rediscover wine as a story and let yourself be carried away on a tour for the senses. The tour includes a visit of the entire Château Vartely estate — both the industrial area and the tourist leisure complex. This is a tour dedicated to wine lovers, connoisseurs, and collectors of oeno-gastronomic sensations who wish to dive deep into the “Château Vartely” wine portfolio. By choosing the “Taraboste” wine tour, you will have the opportunity, in a breathtaking landscape, to taste six types of wine — some of the most sought-after and gold-medaled at numerous international competitions. The wines are paired with a delicious gastronomic treat, made up of dishes specially chosen to enhance and complete the taste and aroma of the wines being sampled.

The dishes served will include brie with eggplant jam, goat cheese with apples, salmon sous-vide, canapes with raw salami salted, Grana Padano hard cheese and Coppa ham, figs and blue Cheese.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chisinau
TA. Collection Hotel
Dinu's accommodation
Hotel Meridian
Villa Elat Hotel
Regency Hotel Chisinau
Stefan cel Mare Kishiniov Chisinau 64-112A
Bristol Central Park Hotel
Mesogios Hotel
Luna Hotel
Bernardazzi Grand Hotel & Spa
Hotel

and 36 more pickup points

We used to pick you up from various addresses: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. Our driver needs just to know the exact address in Chisinau and he can pick you up directly from there.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.