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Full Day Chisinau Highlights Tour From Iasi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Accessible

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, German

Description

Discover a range of natural, cultural, religious and architectural attractions along with their history in this one day tour from Iasi to Chisinau. Enjoy a day trip to see Hâncu Monastery, Capriana Monastery, the Triumphal Arc, Cricova Winery and many more.

Highlights
  • Visit Hâncu Monastery and Capriana Monastery
  • Explore the Arc de Triomphe, a massive triumphal arch 
  • Walk around the Cricova Winery, a historic wine-making facility 
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    • Meet a guide and enjoy a day trip in the Moldavian capital, Chisinau.

    • Find out about the history of two of Moldova’s most beautiful monasteries. 

    • Visit Hâncu Monastery, one of the most visited historical monuments and one of the leading churches of Moldova. The convent is surrounded by many underground springs with holy water that attract people from all around the world.

    • Explore one of the oldest and most beautiful monuments in Moldova, the Capriana Monastery. For a long time, this monastery was the residence of the Metropolitan of Moldova. It was patronized by many Rulers of Moldova including Stefan the Great. 

    • Discover Chisinau’s main attractions, their own Arc de Triomphe, the 1841 Holy Gates at the center of the city and stroll through one of the city’s parks and learn about Prince Stefan, the noble symbol of Moldova’s medieval past.

    • Stop at Russia’s national poet, Alexander Pushkin's tiny cottage, where he lived for 3 years during his exile. The interior is filled with original furnishings and personal items, including a portrait of his beloved Byron.

    • Go to the Cricova Winery, situated at a depth of 50-80 meters, representing a real underground city. Drive through the big Moldavian cellars, where Vladimir Putin keeps his wine. 

    • Find Herman Goering’s private collection, taken by the Red Army from Berlin in 1945. Considered to be the pearl of Moldovan winemaking, Cricova is the founder of the production of high-quality elite wines. The influence of Ancient Greece and the Roman period is reflected in the reliefs that can be discovered inside the winery. In this unique place, have to opportunity to discover the steps to wine tasting and try a selection of the great range of wines.

    Afterwards, be transferred back to Iasi.

What's Included
  • Transport with a modern, well-equipped car, minibus or coach

  • Travel guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Entrance fees

  • Wine tasting

  • Bottle of water

What's Excluded
  • Lunch (approx. 12 €/person)

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go
  • Chisinau was first documented in 1420, but most of it was levelled in WWII by a tragic earthquake that struck in 1940. They started rebuilding the city in 1950 in Soviet-style, and both the center and outskirts are dominated by utilitarian high-rise buildings.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 0 USD 189 Per Person
2 To 0 USD 108 Per Person
3 To 4 USD 80 Per Person
5 To 9 USD 75 Per Person
10 To 14 USD 65 Per Person

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USD 189 / person