Moldova: Medieval Monastery Town of Old Orhei including Cricova Winery & tasting

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8 hours
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About This Tour

Dear Guest,

Step into Moldova’s past and savor its finest wines on a journey that blends medieval history with world-class wine tasting.

This full-day tour takes you from the breathtaking landscapes of Old Orhei to the underground wine city of Cricova Cellars.

Highlights of the Tour:

  • Museum Complex “Medieval Town of Orhei”
    Discover Moldova’s most iconic archaeological site. Nestled along the Răut River, Old Orhei is a unique historical and monastic conservation complex. Here you’ll explore:
    The remains of the Geto-Dacian fortress
    A functioning cave monastery
    The ruins of an ancient Turkish bath
    The 19th-century stone church
    Narrow paths, caves, and dramatic cliffs carved by the river
  • Curchi Monastery
    One of Moldova’s most beautiful monasteries, surrounded by forests and serenity, offering both history and spiritual charm.
  • Butuceni Village
    Experience authentic Moldovan countryside life, where traditions and warm hospitality are still preserved.
  • Cricova Cellars with Wine Tasting
    After exploring Old Orhei, we head to Cricova—an underground labyrinth stretching over 120 km. Known as the “underground wine city,” it houses millions of bottles of fine wine and follows classic French methods for producing sparkling wines.
    Ride through the tunnels on an electric train
    Visit storerooms, wine collections, and tasting halls
    Enjoy a guided wine tasting of Moldova’s finest selections

This tour is the perfect combination of history, culture, and wine, giving you an authentic taste of Moldova.

Activities

Inclusions

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Wine tasting at Cricova

    Cricova entrence 

    Car and driver

    English/Russian /Rumanian  guide

  • National park entrance fee
  • Bus fare
  • Entry tax
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Goods & services tax

Exclusions

    lunch

  • Food & drinks

Tour Plan

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Dress code

Please Note

Please note: inside the cellars the temperature is a constant +12°C (54°F) year-round—bring a light jacket to stay comfortable.

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