Moldova · Wine & Beer

6-Hour Old Orhei Wine Tour with Cave Monasteries and Brănești

6 Hours Round trip from Chișinău Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the beautiful vineyards in Old Orhei
02 Sample the finest wines of Moldova in Brănești
03 Enjoy a three-course traditional lunch with local wine at Eco-Resort Butuceni
04 Check out the unique underground cellars of Brănești

Explore the nature, culture, and wines of Orhei on this full-day excursion. Visit the Open Air Museum and the Orheiul Vechi Cave Monasteries, then enjoy a three-course meal at Eco-Resort Butuceni. Savour the amazing taste of local wines as you visit Pivniţele din Brăneşti, the underground wine cellars of Brănești, and walk through the beautiful vineyards.

It is a village of rocky hills and green meadows, and the Raut River seems to stand watch over the peace and quiet of the area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Chisinau

Languages English, Romanian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Wine Tasting and Sightseeing in Old Orhei

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Chisinau and travel to Orhei.
Visit the Open Air Museum and the Orheiul Vechi Cave Monasteries.
Visit Eco-Resort Butuceni, a guesthouse situated in a picturesque place with enchanting landscapes. It is a village of rocky hills and green meadows, and the Raut River seems to stand watch over the peace and quiet of the area.
Have lunch at Eco-Resort Butuceni, a guesthouse renowned for its rustic style, mouth-watering cuisine, Moldovan wine, and original entertainment for tourists.
Visit Pivniţele din Brăneşti, underground wine cellars located in a picturesque area on the outskirts of Old Orhei in Brănești.
Travel through the vineyards of Brănești and savour the taste of local wine.
Drive back to your hotel after the tour.