From Chisinau: visit Cricova and Milestii Mici Wineries
ID: GYG528791-920009
Category:
Country: Moldova
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Cricova and Milestii Mici Wineries - two largest wine cellars in the world, on a private guided tour. Taste different types of wine served with typical Moldavian appetizers.
Visit the Cricova winery located in a charming place, 14 km north to Chisinau. Founded in 1952, Cricova Winery is a true gem of the Republic of Moldova, renowned far beyond the country's borders. Learn more about the winery on a private guided cellar tour, followed by a tasting session of 4 different wines, 1 sparkling wine served with local snacks. We will visit the Wine Maturation Section, the Classic Sparkling Wine Production Section, and the National Collection and Tasting Complex.
Wine culture is such a big part of Moldova heritage, that this underground city is not even the largest in the country. The Mileștii Mici winery is known for having tunnels over a total length of 200km and the largest wine cellar in the world. Today, the collection exceeds 2 million bottles and can be visited at any time of the year, with a constant underground temperature between 12-14 degrees Celsius. The winery is located approximately 20 kilometers south of Chișinău, in the Ialoveni district. Here you will Pair the 3 types of wine with a selection of delicious, local Moldavian appetizers. Taste some delicious Bruschetta with aubergine cream, bruschetta with zacusca, bruschetta with cream cheese and prosciutto crudo.
Highlights
- Visit the underground galleries of the Cricova Winery, which stretch over 120 km
- Experience a selection of 4 wines and one sparkling wine at Cricova Winery
- Savor 3 types of wine and Moldavian appetizers at Milestii Mici Winery
- Learn about the winemaking process from grape to bottle with your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All visitors have to be ready they go about 80 meters underground during the wine tours.
- The underground streets of the wineries will be traversed with golf cars
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
We pick up our customers directly from the hotels/apartments they stay in. After booking, you will receive exact time of the pick-up.
INCLUDED
- Comfortable transportation
- Entry tickets to Cricova Winery with a wine tasting program
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional Guide services
- Entry tickets to Milestii Mici Winery with wine tasting and appetizers
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
