This tour is for those who would like to see the best of Moldova and not miss any part of it.
At the hotel reception
2 Hours Before Flight Time
Airport pick up, transfer to the hotel
Tour of Chisinau will show both the historic and the modern faces of Chisinau. There are many administrative buildings like the Presidency, the Parliament and the City Administration on Stephen the Great Boulevard. Visit different cultural centers such as the National Theatre M.Eminescu, the Organ Hall and Opera and Ballet Theatre. In the historical zone there are more than 700 houses from the 19th century, more than 18 old churches and the Cathedral of the Nativity.
The wine cellars of Cricova is the largest wine cellar in Moldova. It boasts a mere 74 miles of labyrinthine roadways and tunnels which have existed under Cricova since the 15th century, when limestone was dug out to help build the city of Chisinau. They were converted into an underground wine emporium in the 1950s. Half of the roadways are used for wine storage. The roads are named by the wines they store. This “wine city” has its warehouses, tasting rooms and other facilities underground. It goes down to over 340 feet below ground and holds 1.25 million bottles of rare wine. The oldest wine dates back to 1902. The temperature is maintained at about 54 °F all year round (which is perfect for wine). Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his 50th birthday there. Enjoy wine tasting and snack.
Excursion to Orhei Vechi situated in a picturesque setting. You will have the opportunity to visit the most interesting archaeological site housing 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 called St. Maria Dormata 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.
National food and wine at agro pension.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day trip to Tiraspol, Transnistria, at the present moment the administrative center of the self proclaimed Transnistria (tours in Moldova). 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, Central Plaza.
Return to Chisinau.
Accommodation in Chisinau at Hotel
At leisure. Transfer to the airport for your upcoming destination.
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I would thoroughly recommend Dumitru to anyone visiting Moldova. We planned an itinerary together and Dumitru also helped with introductions to the natural stone companies that I visited. Well done!
I would thoroughly recommend Dumitru to anyone visiting Moldova. We planned an itinerary together and Dumitru also helped with introductions to the natural stone companies that I visited. Well done!