Why Choose This Tour?
Why Choose This Tour?
Customizable and Narrated Tour: With a private guide, you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace and ask questions.
Comfortable Transportation: Travel in comfort, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Intimate, Flexible Experience: A private guide ensures you have a personalized experience tailored to your interests.
This tour offers a perfect balance of urban exploration and historical discovery, providing you with an unforgettable experience of Moldova’s cultural and natural beauty.
Walking Chisinau city tour
Experience the charm of Moldova's capital, Chisinau.
Tour Highlights:
Stefan cel Mare Boulevard: The main artery of the city, where you’ll explore some of Chisinau's most famous landmarks.
Mazarache Church: A beautiful Orthodox church that reflects Moldova's rich religious history.
Cultural & Administrative Buildings: Admire the blend of historical and contemporary architecture in the city center.
St. Theodore Tyron Church: Another impressive Orthodox church, steeped in history and culture.
31 August 1989 Street & Pushkin Street: These streets are perfect for those who want to experience the life of the city, with their local shops and cafes.
Stefan cel Mare Park: A relaxing green space perfect for a walk and a moment of reflection
Drive with your guide to the Old Orhei region — the journey takes about one hour.
Travel with your guide to the Old Orhei region, a scenic drive of approximately one hour.
Old Orhei Archaeological Complex, one of Moldova's most important historical sites.
After exploring Chisinau, you’ll travel to the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex, one of Moldova's most important historical sites.
There, you'll be greeted by a local guide who will take you through the stunning natural landscape and share the area's rich history.
*Visit the ancient cave monasteries, the ruins of the medieval town, and the incredible natural surroundings that make this site a must-see.
*The Old Orhei cave monastery “Peştera” located at the northern edge of Butuceni village is one of the main attractions for visitors to Orheiul Vechi. The monastic complex dates back to the 15th century and consists of two basic units: the church and the body of monastic cells. Above the monastic complex, on the surface of the Butuceni promontory (ridge) is installed a stone cross (17th-18th centuries) and Bell Tower (1820).
*This Monastery of the Birth of the Virgin Mary is located in Butuceni village and dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries, when there was a little church made from wood at the site of the current building. The work of the monastery is closely linked to that of the Peștera (the Cave) hermitage. Over the next three centuries, there is no evidence of the activity of the hermitages in the area.
By the end of the 19th century. The monastic life in the region began to be revived. In 1905 the Monastery of the Birth of the Virgin Mary was sanctified and reopened. However, after the establishment of the Soviet regime, the Monastery of the Birth of Virgin Mary, including the hermitage of the cave, was converted into an open-air museum.
Eco resort Butuceni in Old Orhei - open air Museum (optional lunch)
Butuceni Eco Resort restaurant is situated in a stunning, picturesque location, offering breathtaking views that add to the charm of the dining experience. The restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, with a focus on traditional dishes that highlight the rich flavors of the region. Guests can enjoy authentic, freshly prepared meals made from locally sourced ingredients, which perfectly complement the serene and natural surroundings of the resort. Whether you're savoring local specialties or simply enjoying the ambiance, Butuceni Eco Resort offers a wonderful opportunity to taste and enjoy the true essence of local food in a beautiful setting.
