Moldova · Wine & Beer

8-Hour Old Orhei and Cricova Wine Cellars Tour from Chișinău

8 Hours Round trip from Chișinău Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the renowned Curchi Monastery and explore its stunning architecture
02 Discover Old Orhei, Moldova's fascinating archaeological site with historic villages and a cave monastery
03 Experience Cricova's subterranean wine town with avenues named after famous wines
04 Enjoy a wine tasting session featuring four varieties accompanied by snacks

Go on an 8-hour tour and visit some of Moldova's most famous attractions, including Curchi Monastery, the ancient city of Orheiul Vechi, and the Cricova wine cellars. Explore one of the country's most interesting archaeological sites, with old villages and a cave monastery, before heading to Cricova's subterranean wine town. Walk through streets and avenues named after wines such as Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay, and enjoy a tasting of four wine varieties accompanied by snacks.

Walk through streets and avenues named after different wines, such as Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Chisinau

Languages English, Romanian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei and Cricova Wine Cellars

Depart from Chișinău with hotel pickup.
After a 1-hour drive, visit the famous Curchi Monastery.
Next, visit and explore Old Orhei, Moldova's most interesting archaeological site, including two old villages and the cave monastery.
Visit the old churches in the area, which form a magnificent landscape.
After completing your tour of Old Orhei, continue to Cricova, a subterranean wine town spread over more than 120 km.
Walk through streets and avenues named after different wines, such as Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
Enjoy a wine tasting of four varieties, accompanied by snacks to complement them.
End the tour with a transfer back to your hotel or accommodation.