• From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting
  • From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting

From Chisinau: Old Orhei complex and Cricova Wine Tasting

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ID: GYG508672-892767
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Country: Moldova

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

You will get a great opportunity to discover one of the most visited winery in Moldova - the Underground City of Cricova Winery. It's also a good chance to visit Old Orhei Archaeological complex.
Learn about the history of winemaking at Cricova Winery and what makes it so famous all over the world. Visit the underground wine cellars of Cricova Winery and have the chance to witness how Moldavian winemaking has grown over time. By the law of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, the “Cricova” Winery was declared a Cultural-National Heritage of the country in 2003. Have a unique taste of 4 types of wine, a sparkling wine and some snacks.

Visit the popular Old Orhei Archeological Complex with its famous Cave Monastery, Butuceni Ethnographic Museum from the beginning of XX century, Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God, The Museum of Archeology and Anthropology in Orheiul Vechi, ruins of Tatar-Mongols city Shehr al-Djedid (14th - 16th centuries). It is just a unique natural and historical complex in the open air. The Old Orhei cultural-natural reservation has a special status and is the most important cultural site in the Republic of Moldova, being also in the nomination process to be included in the Unesco World Heritage List.
Old Orhei is a must-visit destination for those looking for history, authentic architecture, beautiful landscapes and traditions.

Highlights

  • Visit the underground galleries of the Cricova Winery, which stretch over 120 km
  • Discover rock monasteries, galleries, caves dug into the limestone rocks
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch in rural guesthouses in Butuceni or Trebujeni villages
  • Savor a selection of 4 wines and one sparkling wine during the wine tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- All visitors have to be ready they go about 75 meters underground during the wine tour
- You will climb about 80 steps to reach the Cave Monastery Bosie. There is no elevator.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup 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.
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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.