CRICOVA WINERY & OLD ORHEI - CAVE MONASTERY!

Day 1 Day trip from Chisinau to Cricova and Old Orhei

They say the most precious thing in our lives is time. If you have very limited time in Moldova and want to experience the best the country has to offer, then our trip to Cricova and Old Orhei is perfect for you. Cricova represents a unique underground city known worldwide for its vast labyrinths and especially its excellent wines.

The cellars of Cricova house an extraordinary collection of wines known as the National Oenotec. Meanwhile, Old Orhei, an open-air museum and archaeological complex, together form one of the most famous tourist attractions in Orhei and possibly all of Moldova. Sounds appealing, right?

Let’s start: 

• Pick up at hotel/apartment
• 45 minutes drive to Cricova 
• 2 hours excursion in the wine cellar: the underground streets; The maturing section; Sparkling wine production section; National collection and “Tasting Halls”;  3 types of wines; Nuts, biscuits, water.
• 1 hour drive to Old Orhei
• 1 hour exploration of the site
• 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner (extra cost)
• 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel