Moldova: Cricova winery, Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery
ID: GYG1112432-1707993
Category:
Country: Moldova
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Moldova’s spiritual landmarks on a guided tour. Visit two orthodox monasteries and a local winery. Enjoy a scenic walk and stop at a souvenir shop.
Step off the typical tourist trail and explore Moldova’s most iconic spiritual and cultural sites on a full-day guided group tour.
Begin at Curchi Monastery, a serene site surrounded by forests and tranquil landscapes. Learn about the history and spiritual traditions of the monastery from your guide.
Next, head to the historical cave monastery at Old Orhei , an extraordinary site carved into limestone cliffs. Enjoy a short scenic walk to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Răut River Valley, where you can take in breathtaking views and hear fascinating legends and stories about the region’s past.
Midday, stop at a traditional Moldovan restaurant, where you can taste local dishes (lunch is optional and paid separately).
Conclude the tour with a relaxed visit to Cricova winery, where you can discover Moldova’s rich winemaking traditions and optionally enjoy a tasting before heading back.
Highlights
- Discover Moldova’s spiritual and cultural sites on a guided tour
- Visit Curchi Monastery and the Old Orhei monastery
- Enjoy a scenic walk to a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Răut River Valley
- Stop at a souvenir shop with authentic Moldovan crafts
- Cricova winery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Lunch is optional and paid separately
Wine tasting is optional and paid separately
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Curchi Monastery
- Visit to Orheiul Vechi cave monastery
- Scenic walk to panoramic viewpoint
- Visit to local souvenir shop
- Visit to Cricova and wine tasting
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
