GROUP - Cricova Winery, Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery
Excursion to Cricova winery and Monastery Curchi and Old Orhei, 3 excursions in one day.
You will departure to one of the most fascinating wonders of the world - Cricova cellars, that was founded in 1952. They are situated under of the small Cricova town and those cellars form an underground city.
The excursion will continue in the North direction, Monastery Curchi - is a genuine gem of architectural art.
The third point that will be visited in this full day of excursions is Old Orhei - one of the most remarkable monuments of the dim and distant past.
round trip distance – 170 km
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GROUP - Cricova Winery, Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery
What's included in GROUP - Cricova Winery, Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cricova Winery
You will departure to one of the most fascinating wonders of the world - Cricova cellars, that was founded in 1952. They are situated under of the small Cricova town and those cellars form an underground city. The basements were formed after limestone extraction from the mines. Later, from cellars winemakers formed avenues and streets with wine, which are stored in the surrounding niches: Cabernet, Aligote, Sauvignon, etc. These avenues and streets have a length of 120 km in total. The constant temperature is about 12 degrees and humidity that does not exceed 97-98% - are the most favourable conditions for the storage of 30 million l of quality wine.
Manastirea Curchi
The excursion will continue in the North direction, Monastery Curchi - is a genuine gem of architectural art. At various times it was the centre of work and unique creation of priests, monks, churchwardens, architects, landscape designers. Today, the Curchi monastery revives the spirituality of the Orthodox people and preserves ancient traditions. The tourists visiting the monastery will find here peace of mind and become strengthened in the Christian faith.
Old Orhei
The history of Old Orhei brings us back to the far back in the past - fifteenth century: reign of Stefan cel Mare. In the summer of 1470, it was finished the construction of the fortress on the rocky shore of Reut. The city's population was about two thousand inhabitants. In the early 70 of the XV century Orhei reached its greatest prosperity as a handicraft and trade center of Moldavian Principality.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Local Driver/guide
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- Food and drinks (except indicated)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant meals not included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adults
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point - the parking in front of "Chisinau" Hotel. C. Negruzzi 7, bd.