Old Orhei - view point

Old Orhei - peasant museum

Cricova - the Underground Kigdom of Wine

Curchi Monastery

Tasting rooms in Cricova

Starting the tour in Cricova

Traditional dish - mămăliga

View point in Old Orhei region

Enjoying traditional dishes in Old Orhei

The best of Moldova in one day

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Joined 2026

Nicolina M.

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Orhei

English, Romanian (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Nicolina M.)

Up to 4 people

Discover Moldova’s highlights in a single day: begin at Curchi Monastery, one of the country’s most beautiful Orthodox complexes, then continue to the dramatic landscapes of the Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) region, where you’ll explore centuries-old cave monasteries carved into limestone cliffs. Midday, enjoy a traditional lunch with authentic flavors. The experience concludes at Cricova Winery, famed for its vast underground cellars, where you’ll tour the galleries and finish with a wine tasting.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Pick-up from the hotel in Chisinau

- At the reception of the hotel/ accommodation

10:20 AM

Visit Curchi Monastery

With a cultural and religious past of about two and a half centuries, this monastery is considered to be "the most beautiful and famous monastery in the country".

11:30 AM

Visit Old Orhei Region

A visit to Old Orhei is featuring breathtaking limestone cliffs and the winding Răut River. Highlights include exploring the 15th-century cave monastery carved into the rock, visiting the Butuceni village church, and enjoying panoramic views of the archaeological complex.

01:00 PM

Lunch

Enjoy delicious homemade meals, fresh pastries, and traditional dishes, all in a peaceful, rural setting. Our pride is the traditional cuisine, which is ready to amaze you with the most exquisite dishes: cabbage, chicken broth with noodles, pork and cheese with mămăliguţă, grilled dishes, fresh fruit and vegetables or stew.

03:00 PM

Winery tour and tasting at Cricova Winery

Explore Cricova, the largest underground complex, known worldwide for its immense labyrinths and excellent wines. The history of this amazing place dates from 1952. The famous cellars house a remarkable collection of wines, gathered from all times and from all corners of the world. After the winery tour, you will indulge in a wine tasting of 4 samples.

06:00 PM

Return to the hotel

Ending Point

Return to the hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

・Guide fee

・Comfortable transportation (Corolla Cross 2024) SUV *gasoline fee/ toll fee included

・Entry ticket to Old Orhei Region

・Entry ticket to Cricova Winery

・Wine tasting of 4 types of wine at Cricova Winery (walnuts, biscuits, water)

What‘s not included

・Lunch (in a rural agro-pension) around 20$ per person

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

* The tour at Cricova Winery takes place in the tunnels where is constant temperature of 12-14 degrees Celsius, take a warm jacket.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Nicolina M.

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About Tour Guide Nicolina M.

Hello! I invite you to experience the charms of Moldova together!

I love my country, it is a cradle of hospitality, traditions, cultural diversity, history, wine and gastronomy. I invite you to discover with me one of the last unspoiled countries in Europe, declared by Lonely Planet as the #1 off-the-beaten path destination in Europe.