Старый Оргеев

Description:

The Old Orhei (Orhei Vechi)

The tour is interesting and fascinating because you will visit the unique attractions in Moldova, including the historical and archaeological complex – The Old Orhei, wine cellars „CRICOVA” and monastery Curchi, situated in a beautiful place.

Departure from Chisinau
Firstly, you will travel from Chisinau to the village Curchi, where you will find one the most beautiful construction in Moldova – monastery Curchi.

Visiting monastery Curchi
Monastery Curchi is famous due to its ancient history, situated in Moldovan Codri, on a beautiful place, on the shore of the lake. It is one the eldest monasteries in Moldova. The summer church Nativity of the Virgin was founded in 1866-1867, in baroque style. The cathedral is the highest one in Moldova, its middle dome has 57 meters.

Archaeological complex The Old Orhei
The Old Orhei is an unique place on the territory of Moldova, has its special energy. Here you can visit bath ruins, near the river Raut, mausoleums left after the Muslim city Shehr al Jadida. You will see all these objects as a part of the tour, and visit the rock Christian monastery, enjoying the beauty of the nature.

Lunch in the restaurant “Eco Resort Butuceni”
After the sightseeing, you will enjoy the delicious lunch in a rural boarding house, tasting the Moldovan cuisine and home wine.

Wine cellars “CRICOVA”
Visiting wine cellars «CRICOVA» - the dream of many tourists, who travel to Moldova. This place represents the symbol and pride of Moldovan winemaking. «CRICOVA» galleries have about 120 kilometers length, with streets, named like types of wine – Cabernet, Aligote, Feteasca and others. Cricova cellars has a unique collection of wines, some of them were made in 1902. Famous people like Yuri Gagarin, Vladimir Putin and other celebrities, visited the wine cellars «CRICOVA».

Return to Chisinau
Transfer to appointed place.

The tour price includes:

• Transport during all the program
• Guide service
• Tickets according to program
• Lunch in a restaurant in The Old Orhei
• Tasting of three types of wine in «CRICOVA» cellars.