Itinerary

1. Welcome

   
   

   Pick up from the  accomodation.

   This tour is the best that Moldova can offer you nowadays! Itinerary.The meeting point is Chisinau city.

   Orheiul Vechi’s (Old Orhei) historical and cultural importance is shown through its collection of ancient archeological sites, monasteries and monastic complexes, medieval historical sites, and museums on its territory.Together, these historical sites provide visitors an opportunity to learn about the layers of history, civilizations, cultures and peoples who lived in this area from prehistoric times until the present.

   
   

2. Monastery of the Birth of Virgin Mary

   
   

   This Monastery of the Birth of 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 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.

   
   

3. Butuceni village.Old Orhei.The true spirit of Moldova.

   
   

   Old Orhei is one of the most iconic destinations in the Republic of Moldova thanks to its combination of historical sites and cave monasteries, together with its unique natural landscapes and biodiversity.You might know Moldovan traditions, the Moldovan way of being, and local cuisine, and you might even feel on your skin how country life in Moldova is….all in a single weekend spent in Butuceni.And we think that all the feelings and emotions you’ve gathered there will make you return for a country weekend at the country.

   Butuceni is a village like many other villages in Moldova, which still breaths the smell of mowed grass, with sheep, cattle, or horses in valleys-but at the same time it is a neat and preserved village, an amazing place through unique landscapes created by nature for centuries,and in which people live their lives the way their grandparents did, living room for modernization, but preserving tradition.You may have visited Butuceni,heard reviews from friends or online,or this village has become a popularized and developed touristic destination, which hosts thousands of tourists every year, giving them extensive exploration opportunities and unique events.Here are some goals and opportunities to visit Old Orhei and Butuceni villages.Butuceni Village is situated in Orhei District,31 km away from Chisinau.

     

   
   

4. Old Orhei Cave Monastery Peștera

   
   

   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).

   
   

5. Medieval Mosque and Caravanserai

   
   

   The architectural ensemble of the Medieval Mosque and Caravanserai were built during the Mongol domination between 1[sensitive content].The Mosque was a place of Muslim worship and the Caravanserai a place for the storage of goods for traders and caravans.The religious complex of the mosque consisted of: the enclosure protected by the stone wall, the portal or entrance to the mosque, the minaret or tower of the priests, and the mihrab which is the axis of the sanctuary.According to the Arabic inscription: “this mosque was built by order of the pious benefactor Alih..san.”

   
   

6. The Tatar Bath

   
   

   Along with the founding of the oriental city Șehr the Geadid on the territory of Old Orhei by the Tatar-Mongols, there started to appear baths.Bath number II or the Turkish bath, is the largest of the three urban baths that were discovered in the archaeological excavations.Local tradition has maintained its intended purpose of a bath attached to the document of 1574, under the name of the “feredeu” (Hungarian – Turkish bath).The Tatar Baths was built in the medieval period (mid-14th century) by the Tatar-Mongols (the Golden Horde) after they settled in this area after conquering it in 1241.The Tatar Baths were an important element of the infrastructure of the city.The Tatar Baths are done in typical oriental Hammam construction, with a hypocaust system based on the circulation of hot air under the floor.It includes six basic rooms and 23 built-in sections that were used for heating, bathing, and other cleaning rituals.

   
   

7. Museums at Orheiul Vechi Reserve

   
   

   Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) has two museums in the village of Butuceni that allow visitors to go deeper into the history and culture of the area.The Museum of Archeology and Anthropology to help visitors understand the area’s vast history and archeological findings from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages through different historical exhibitions.The Ethnography Museum located n a traditional Moldovan country house preserves the cultural and rural traditions of this area from the 19th to 20th centuries.

   
   

8. Lunch time ecoresort Butuceni villa

   
   

   Welcome to Eco-Resort Butuceni, one of the most picturesque places in Moldova.Our experiences have been created to give you the most pleasant stay in our complex.You Enjoy a gastronomic experience, or participate in a culinary master-class offered by the most welcoming chefs.Moreover, we also have a mini zoo where you can spend a nice day with the whole family.

   
   

9. The Museum of Ethnography in Butuceni

   
   

   The Ethnography Museum located in Butuceni Village preserves the architectural form of a Moldovan country or peasant house in this area specific for the 19th – 20th century, including a thatched roof, carved columns, and colorful exterior.The interior rooms are filled with traditional rural household items, embroidered traditional clothing (“ia”), handmade rugs and other handicrafts, thereby providing visitors a glimpse into a traditional Moldovan country home and its cultural traditions.The master bedroom is equipped with an oven, a stove and a little couch to sleep on, All the rooms keep the carpets, clothes, and the cases of dowry – the items created manually by the housewives of the area.

   
   

10. The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

    
    

    The museum and its exhibitions are structured around historical epochs and reflect all the important stages of human civilization at Orheiul Vechi, from the Late Paleolithic (ca.30 – 20,000 BC) to the late Middle Ages.