THE UNKNOWN MOLDOVA

Day 1 ARRIVING DAY

• Arriving day, check in at the hotel;

*Optional program:

• Dinner 
• Free time

Day 2 CURCHI & OLD ORHEI & CITY TOUR CHISINAU

After breakfast,

• Chisinau City tour by bus

 The sightseeing tour around the main streets of the Chisinau - the capital of Moldova. During this tour you will visit the most important cultural, historical and business places of   Chisinau. Chisinau features 23 lakes, numerous parks, and a variety of wildlife, making it one of the greenest cities in Europe. Located by the Bic River, Moldova's capital is encircled by fertile vineyards, attracting wine enthusiasts from all over. Chisinau is not only known for its cognac and award-winning beer but also boasts rich history and culture, with beautiful architecture, museums, and vibrant local markets. Come explore the city's unique charm and culinary delights!

Departure to one of the most important architectural monument in Bessarabia.

• Curchi Monastery - monastery tour 45 minutes. 

The next stop -  Old Orhei is an archeological site, a historical settlement area, a cultural and a landscape reserve.This is an open-air museum. The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age and, with the combination of late medieval excavations. Visitors can explore this heritage by visiting the cave monasteries and churches, such as the easily accessible Peştera monastery above Butuceni village, as well as other nearby cave monasteries.

• Historical Complex “Old Orhei”  1 hour explore the sites
• Lunch at the moldovan traditional house

Back to Chisinau. Free time. 

Day 3 TRANSNISTRIA TOUR

*Optional program: 

Excursion program -  79 EURO per pax (from 6 persons)

• Transnistria Tour 

Transnistria is a curious entity, a self declared republic that is to all intents and purposes a separate state – yet unrecognized by other countries. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere where tradition meets modernity, and warm hospitality paired with delicious cuisine leaves an indelible impression. 

• Sturgeon farm Aquatir

The largest sturgeon farm from S-E Europe.

• Tiraspol City tour
• Kvint 

The history of KVINT is dating back to 1897, when the first rectification warehouse was built. The production of divins was started 4 decades later – first wine-distilled spirits were put for ageing in 1938. Nowadays this company with 120 years of history holds a leading position among the manufacturers of alcoholic beverages in Moldova.

• Lunch - 15 EURO per pax

Day 4 SOROCA  CITY

*Optional program: 

Excursion program - 89 EURO per pax ( from 6 persons)

• Soroca Town - city tour
•  Excursion at Gipsy Hill
• Soroca Fortress
• Lunch at the restaurant in Soroca
• Saharna Monastery.

Day 5 HINCU MONASTERY - CRICOVA WINERY

Breakfast at the hotel adn departure to:

• Hincu Monastery

One of Moldova's holiest squares, located in the picturesque Codri Forest, the National Monument Hincu Monastery.  Hancu Monastery, dedicated to "Saint Pious Paraskeva," is located about 70 km west of Chisinau and 32 km from Straseni. It was established in 1678 and named after Moldova's protector, Pious Paraskeva. The monastery was founded by Moldovan boyar Mihalcea Hancu, who is considered an important figure in the history of Christianity in medieval Moldova.;

•  Lunch at "Museum Parents house" invites us to a local feast and traditional live music;
•  Cricova Winery

Cricova winery is a national treasure and the most well known wineries in Moldova. Cricova is one of the most renowned wineries in Moldova and is considered a national treasure. Known as the "pearl of Moldovan winemaking," it houses a National Collection of wines and offers tasting rooms. Guests can take a tour of the winery, which includes sampling three wines, and enjoy a meal at the winery's dining facilities with a glass of wine and water provided.
Tranfer to Chisinau. Free time.

Day 6 SAYING GOODBYE TO MOLDOVA

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out. Departure to Airport.

Depending on flight times you can visit the largest market in Chisinau and the oldest Wooden Church in the country.