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

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Curchi Monastery — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) Moldova — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Wine tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash or Card):

1. Tour + 1 wine = 24 EURO per person

2. Tour + 4 wines = 39 EURO per person

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Romanian
Operated by: TopToursMoldova

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide services in English
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch is not included, but we will be happy to organize it for you at request.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Wine tour/tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash or Card): 1. Tour + 1 wine = 24 EURO per person 2. Tour + 4 wines = 39 EURO per person

Itinerary

Chisinau

one hour

Meet and greet in Chisinau. 1 hour drive to Churchi Monastic Complex.
Manastirea Curchi

one hour Admission included

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.
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Old Orhei Archeological Complex

3 hours Admission included
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)
Cricova Winery

2 hours Admission not included

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.

Dear Guests, the winery tour/tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash MDL or Card):

Option 1. Tour + tasting of 1 wine = 25 EURO per person

Option 2. Tour + tasting of 4 wines = 37 EURO per person
Chisinau

one hour

After the tour of Old Orhei, we will drive you back to your hotel in Chisinau

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Art-Rustic Boutique Hotel
Roxen Hotel & Spa
Villa Arus
Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chisinau
Klassik Hotel
Hotel Meridian
Villa Elat Hotel
Time Hotel
Komilfo Hotel
Eminescu Residence - City Center
Lucky Hotel
Hotel Lion's

and 74 more pickup points

Dear guests, please choose a hotel from the list above and we will be happy to pick you up from the indicated location. Best regards.

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.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Total duration is with the driving time included (1 hour for 1 direction)
The temperature in the wine cellars is about + 12 Celsius (52 F), therefore you need to have with you some worm clothes.
Alcohol consumption legal age is 18