See the BEST of MOLDOVA – 5 days tour
Program:
Day 1.
Meeting at the airport. Transferring and putting up at the hotel. Excursion + guide – the panoramic tour of Chisinau. Returning to the hotel.
- Overnight stay in a 3 or 4 -star hotel.
Day 2. Orheiul Vechi / Cave monastery / Cricova winery. Excursion, lunch, and wine tasting.Branesti cellar and OLD Stone
Excursion to Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) situated in a picturesque setting, You’ll have the opportunity to visit the most interesting archaeological site housing and the ruins of two cities (14th -16th century). Tartars settled here on their expansion to Western Europe. Continue with a visit to the well-maintained Orthodox cave monastery of Butuceni, which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. Christian churches provide magnificent scenery through the windows of the monastery which still functions today.
After Orheiul Vechi we will continue with Cricova underground galleries. You will see over seventy streets covering an area of nearly 53 hectares, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, etc.There is one story always told in this place about the Russian pilot Yuri Gagarin, who during a visit in 1966, after getting tipsy, got lost and missed the exit. He went out the next day, having spent the night in the tasting room, currently named after him. Here you can also admire the oldest bottle of wine, dating from 1902.
The wine region and its heritage, Old Orhei Complex
- In the morning you go to Old Orhey Monasteries Complex for a tour You will learn about the culture and the history.
- Walking near the river Raut, an unusual and eco-friendly way to see the whole village.
- Your stay ends discovering Branesti wine cellar.
You have here lunch and wine degustation.
- Overnight stay in a 3 or 4 -star hotel.
Day 3. Excursion+guide – Soroca Fortress and the Candle of Gratitude.
Excursion to the monument „Lumînarea Recunoştinţei” (the Candle of Gratitude) in Soroca. The nice monument that gives a beautiful view of the Nistru river and Soroca town you’ll have the opportunity to claim around 650 steps on your way to the monument.
– Soroca Fortress has located 160 km from Chisinau. It was built between 1543-1546. It’s a huge fortification system placed on the bank of the Nistru river to protect against foreign invasions in the past.
We will also reach the incredible Gipsy Hill – another reality of our days. This is a region of Soroca town
There is no lunch.
Day 4 . Transnistria – Tiraspol & Bender city. OR GAGAUZIA LAND
Feel the atmosphere of this disputed territory which always has been a battlefield between the major powers of the region. The buildings of the Soviets, the monument of Suvorov and Vladimir Ilich Lenin. The city seems to be behind the times. At the same time, it is full of contrasts. One of them is the football complex “Sheriff” – a remarkable impressive building, a pearl of modern architecture.
Lunch during the excursions.
Day 5
*Take a short look at the capital of Moldova, Chisinau
* visit Biserica de Lemn (the Wooden Church) is considered to be the oldest wooden church in Moldova, its origins being established in 1 642. Due to its historical importance and value, efforts were made to have the little orthodox church restored and relocated to the capital city.
* Wine tour and lunch and wine degustation Asconi winery must be visited
DEGUSTATION OF WINE AND LUNCH
Transfer to airport.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
- Accommodation in 3-4* hotels for 4 nights
- Meals according to the program
- Professional English-speaking guide services
- Entrance fees
- Printed info about the sites visited
- Luxury coach transport’ services with A/C
- Touristic packages include a guided winery tour, a tasting of 3 or 5 types of wine. Snack: traditional Moldovan pie
1-3 persons | 4-7 persons | 8-18 persons | 19-40 persons |
From 639 euro | from €490/pers. | from €369/pers. | from €290/pers. |
Head office: Moldova r of, Chisinay city, Armeneasca street. 19
Tel.:Viber, Liner, Wha’up +37378085312, FAX: 37322213741e-mail: info@moldovatovist.eu www.moldovatovisit.eu