Allure of Moldova (4 days / 3 nights)
Highlights
- Explore the best parts of Moldova and gain an unforgettable experience
- Learn about the history of Moldova as you visit significant monuments
- Try our delicious cuisines and take part in wine tastings
Overview
Visit the most incredible sites in Moldova and gain an experience of a lifetime!
Sites to visit during the tour:
"Chisinau city-tour - The main street of the capital – Stefan cel Mare, the Central Cathedral, the Chisinau City Hall, pedestrian street, park of Stefan cel Mare."
Orheiul Vechi region: The unique cave monastery (13th cent.), carved in limestone rock - the part of the picturesque landscape.
Village Butuceni: Exploring the house-museum of traditional life of Moldavian farmers (19 century).
Cricova wine cellar: Excursion to the unique underground city of the wine "Cricova”.
Bender fortress: A monument of medieval fortification architecture Bender fortress, the largest fortress in Europe, built by the Turks during their stay here. And today the modern appearance of the fortress is an earthen rampart, a deep ditch lined with limestone, towering towers of the citadel and lower fortifications, fortress walls confirm its former power
The "capital" of Transnistria – Tiraspol: Founded by Suvorov, the city survived many shocks and preserved the spirit of the USSR. You will begin by visiting the monument to Vladimir Lenin and the tank left from the Great Patriotic War.
Castel Mimi: A wine castle founded by Constantine Mimi, the last governor of Bessarabia of the era of Tsarist Russia. The castle is included in the number of the most outstanding architectural objects in the world of winemaking. The first-class quality of wines is recognized and appreciated on numerous competitions.
Mileștii Mici tunnels - The largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world. It has over 200 km of underground streets, more than 50 km of wine galleries at a depth of about 85m under the ground. Its collection of over 2 million bottles of wine has been officially documented by the Guiness Book of World Records as a biggest in the world.
- Day 1 - Arrival
Meeting at the airport. Transfer from airport to Chisinau.
Check in Hotel in Chisinau."Chisinau city-tour
Welcome evening in the typical Moldovan restaurant
- Day 2 - Orheiul Vechi - Cricova
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Chisinau to Orheiul Vechi
Visit of Orheiul Vechi region & house-museum of traditional life of Moldavian farmers (19 century) in the village Butuceni.Lunch in the rural pension which includes national Moldovan dishes (polenta, pies and typical Moldovan desert) and home-made wine. You can enjoy Moldovan songs and dances, as well as the opportunity to participate in the folklore program.
Transfer to Cricova wine cellar and Excursion to the unique underground city of the wine "Cricova"
Transfer to Chisinau
Dinner in Gagauzian restaurant.
There’s turshu, a traditional dish of pickled peppers stuffed with vegetables. Or kuzu borzhu, a soup of vegetables and lamb offals. Kavurma, a stew of lamb or chicken, with vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and peppers - Day 3 - Transnistria
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer from Chisinau to Bender
Visit to the monument of medieval fortification architecture Bender fortress, the largest fortress in Europe.Transfer from Bender to Tiraspol
Sightseeing tour of the "capital" of Transnistria - Tiraspol.
Lunch in the restaurant “Kumanek” (Ukrainian cuisine).Transfer to Mimi castle
Visit Castel Mimi, a wine castle included in the number of the most outstanding architectural objects in the world of winemaking.
Excursion, wine tasting and dinnerTransfer to Chisinau
- Day 4 - Milestii Mici - Departure
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Milestii Mici
Visit Mileștii Mici tunnels - the largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world.Transfer to the Airport
Departure from Chisinau
- Accommodation in specified hotel
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
- Transport services
- English speaking guide services
- Wine tastings and excursions according the program
- All entrances tickets according to the program
- Personal Expenses
- Airtickets
- Insurance