Top Experiences in Old Orhei Archaeological Complex (Orheiul Vechi)

Dear Guest Explore medieval history in Moldova with us. Discover the most popular Old Orhei Archeological Complex and Monastary Curchi (Curchi Monastery), tour from Chisinau by car.
 Orheiul Vechi is a spectacular archaeological complex.
Starting the tour with an excursion of Old Orhei Monastery Complex and local museum.
Explore the open-air complex of caves, fortifications, and ruins with a private guide, and gain insight into the region’s rich medieval history. 
The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful.  Be sure at Guest House  Eco Village Butuceni where you will have a wonderful lunch.  ( additionally pay).

After lunch, we will explore the most beautiful Monastery from Moldova. Church Monastery.

You will get an excellent opportunity to visit one of the oldest wine productions in Moldova - the wine cellars of Cricova Winery, most visited in Moldova. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets, & especially by its excellent wines. It's also a good way to visit the most valuable natural and cultural heritage of Moldova - Old Orhei reservation, together with Curchi Monastery, which is one of the most beautiful monasteries in our country. A full day Tour to see Best Sights of Moldova!

To discover authentic Moldova!

Get ready for an exciting excursion. You will discover the Curchi Monastery, the historical site of Orhei Vechi and its troglodyte monastery. Orheiul Vechi is a spectacular archaeological complex located 60km from Chişinău. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful.
Beyond the impressive natural landscape, a group of troglodyte caves, hosting the oldest monasteries and sacred places, combines the history of the Golden Horde period and today, revealing ruins of palaces, citadels, dwellings, giving visitors ample information on a history that extends from the 10th century BC. To the present day.

You will visit the most beautiful and famous sites in Moldova - Old Orhei ( Orheiul Vechi) Cave Monastery  and Curchi Monastery

And then you will have a fantastic excursion with degustation of Moldavian wine in Cricova -the biggest winery in the world

 duration of the tour 8 hour (approximately)

Are you looking for a short and memorable adventure ? Old Orhei complex, Curchi Monastery and Cricova wine cellars is the best option for you!

We will start the tour with one of the most beautiful Monastery in Moldova - “Curchi”, a real pearl of our religious life.

Next on our itinerary is Old Orhei, the most famous sight of the country. Here you will visit archaeological sites dating from 4th century and authentic houses (Butuceni village).

Visit of the Cave Monastery which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. Enjoy the magnificent scenery through the windows of the monastery.

After the tour of the Cave Monastery, we will take you to Cricova Wine Cellars. You will see over seventy streets covering a distance of 120km, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, etc.

Dear guests, entrance fee to Cricova winery is not included. You can pay cash or card at the reception. Price for 1 person: 32 EURO, including tasting of 4 wines and snacks.

The capital city of Moldova will surprise you with a lot of green spaces and trees, giving you a feeling that you are not in a capital city but in a resort. You will find lots of historical buildings and different architectural. Most of the city's sights are situated in the center on the Stefan cel Mare Boulevard. This tour includes traveling walking through the city and visiting the main city street Stefan cel Mare Boulevard, the “Mazarache” Church, Administrative and Cultural Buildings, St. Theodore Tyron Church, 31 August 1989 street and Pushkin Street, Stefan cel Mare Park.
Highlights
• Enjoy a customizable, narrated tour of the Moldovan capital
• See Ştefan cel Mare, Orthodox churches, Piata Central, and more
• A private guide ensures an intimate, flexible experience

•Be our Guest with the comfortable car you will start excursion to Old Orhei, here you will meet with ESP guide and will enjoy traditional lunch in Butuceni village Eco resort

The Museum Complex "Orheiul Vechi", it's a museum in open space. It contains the remains of different civilizations: in stony caves it is certified the presence of the first human establishments, lasting from a few thousands of years. In V-III centuries B.C. there was a powerful Dacia fortress. The place is famous as well for its cave monasteries.

The underground kingdom "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" (Brănești Cellars) is located in a scenic area in the coast of Orheiul Vechi. It always arouses astonishment of numerous local and foreign visitors. "Pivniţele din Brăneşti" have a total area of 75ha, stretching on a distance of 58 km at a depth of 60 m under the ground.

"Pivniţele din Brăneşti" produce white and red wines, sparkling, dry, semi-dry and dessert. Particularly popular are the collecton wines and the wines produced by special technology, such as Madeira, Marsala, pastoral wine.

Discover in 2 days the Best of Moldova itineraries and road trip routes are customized to discover all the best places to visit in Moldova and explore the countryside to the fullest.

Wine tasting and lunch at Pivnitele from Brane winery located in the forest near Orheiul Vechi in Branesti village.

It has 50 km of underground cells, reaching to depths of 60 m beneath the surface.

 There are two tasting halls at Branesti, one of which is located underground. The halls are decorated with wood and metal that reproduces images related to vine cultivation and winemaking. You will be able to escape from civilization and city noise.

Dear Guest, Explore the medieval history of OLD ORHEI in Moldova with Cricova Cellar wine tasting.
This tour includes visiting Cricova cellars with wine tasting and the Old Orhei region.
The tour starts with pick up from the location and after driving to Cricova cellar. Tour the underground cellar, after comes to the wine tasting.
After the wine tasting, we are driving to the most picturesque place in Moldova. Museum Complex “Medieval Town of Orhei”
Discover the most famous Old Orhei Archeological Complex.
The 1-hour trip to the famous and holy shrine where we have to walk on foot.
Time for lunch ( pay by yourself)Butuceni Moldavian traditional village.
Church Monastery is one of the most important architectural monuments of Bessarabia.