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Overview

    • Cave Monastery Pestera
    • Curchi Monastery Moldova
    • Old Orhei &Butuceni village
    • Branesti winery tasting
    • Museums at Orheiul Vechi Reserve

Activity location

    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Inclusions
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chișinău
  • Inclusions
    Transport by comfortable car or minivan
  • Inclusions
    Services of a professional tour guide (shared with the group)for Italian, russian tour guide, please ask individual to us.
  • Inclusions
    Entry tickets to Orheiul Vechi
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Curchi Monastery
  • Inclusions
    Wine tour wine tasting ( 5 wines)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch at Eco Village Butuceni ( 7 euro )
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the Best of Moldova – Group Tour
    Your journey begins in Chișinău, where you will be picked up from your hotel. Travel by car or minivan together with a group and an experienced guide as you explore Moldova’s cultural highlights.

    *Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty
    Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.
    Take time to explore its peaceful grounds, elegant architecture, and rich spiritual heritage.

    *Old Orhei – A Journey Through Time
    The first stop is Orheiul Vechi, located about 60 km from Chișinău.
    Cave monasteries carved into limestone cliffs
    Ancient fortifications and ruins
    The local museum
    Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.

    Traditional Lunch in Butuceni
    Continue to the village of Butuceni.
    Lunch will be in a Village Butuceni (optional, additional cost)
    Enjoy authentic Moldovan cuisine in a traditional rural setting

    After exploring the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, including the fascinating Orhei Cave Monastery and the traditional village of Butuceni, continue to Brănești village, where Brănești Winery is nestled in the peaceful forest near Orheiul Vechi.
    A visit to Brănești Winery also provides an opportunity to experience the quiet countryside surrounding Orheiul Vechi. Away from the busy city environment, guests can enjoy local food, Moldovan wines, and the peaceful forest landscape.

    One of the highlights is the Stone Age Complex, an unusual dining and hospitality space designed to evoke the atmosphere of prehistoric times. The absence of mobile phone and internet signals makes the experience especially appealing for visitors who want to disconnect, slow down, and enjoy their surroundings.

    Here, you will visit Pivnitele from Brănești Winery and enjoy a wine tasting in one of its two distinctive tasting halls. One of the halls is located underground, creating an authentic atmosphere inspired by traditional winemaking. Both spaces combine wood and metal décor with themes dedicated to vine cultivation and the art of winemaking.
    Why Visit
    Explore the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, including Orhei Cave Monastery and Butuceni village
    Visit Brănești Winery and its atmospheric Pivnitele tasting halls
    Experience an underground wine cellar decorated with wood and metal
    Enjoy lunch at the unique Stone Age Complex
    Disconnect from the digital world in a peaceful forest setting near Orheiul Vechi
    Taste locally produced Moldovan wines in an authentic winery environment

Location

Activity location

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    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Chișinău, Moldova