Moldova · Wine & Beer

6-Hour Old Orhei and Cricova Winery Tour with Curchi Monastery

6 Hours Round trip from Orhei Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient Orhei Vechi monastery and its cave complex
02 Visit Curchi Monastery and learn about its origin, history, and current relevance
03 Take in the picturesque landscapes around Old Orhei for scenic captures
04 Experience Moldova's winemaking heritage at Cricova Winery
05 Sample Moldovan wines in Cricova's unique underground cellar setting

Sign up for this 6-hour tour to visit the Old Orhei area in the Republic of Moldova and discover the cave monastery and historical artefacts of Orhei Vechi. Explore the picturesque landscapes around this remarkable site for scenic captures, learn about the history and present-day relevance of Curchi Monastery, and end the trip with a visit to Cricova Winery.

Explore the picturesque landscapes around this remarkable site for scenic captures, learn about the history and present-day relevance of Curchi Monastery, and end the trip with a visit to Cricova Winery.

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What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Chisinau

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Orhei, Curchi Monastery and Cricova Winery

Visit the Orhei Vechi monastery, situated about 50 km northeast of Chisinau.
See Curchi Monastery, located 14 km southwest of Orhei town.
Learn about the historical impact of this ancient monastery, along with its origin and current relevance.
Continue to Cricova Winery for wine tasting.

End of the tour.