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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)

7 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Best of Moldova Tour: Curchi Monastery, Orheiul Vechi & Cricova Winery (optional)
This tour perfectly combines Moldova’s rich medieval history with its world-famous wine culture in one unforgettable day.
Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty. Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.

 Old Orhei is the most picturesque and historically significant place in Moldova. Visit the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and the Medieval Town Museum, where ancient civilizations, dramatic limestone cliffs, and traditional rural life come together.
Cave monastery carved into limestone cliffs
Ancient fortifications and ruins
The local museum
Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.

The experience concludes with time for lunch in Butuceni (lunch is optional and paid separately).
The final stop
 Cricova Winery (optional)
Over 120 km of underground cellars
The unique “underground wine city.”
What's included?
  • Parking fees
  • Departure tax
  • Entry tax
  • Entry or admission fee

Hotel/accommodation pickup (for applicable bookings)

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle (car, van or minibus) depending on the group size 
  • Professional guide
  • Visit to the Old Orhei archaeological and cultural complex
  • Visit to the cave monastery
  • Visit to the medieval town/museum area
  • Bottled water (on some versions of the tour)


Exclusions
  • Food & drinks

Based on the tour description you provided, the following are NOT included in the experience :

Lunch in Butuceni village (paid separately)

Visit to Cricova Winery (optional add-on)Wine tour: €28 per person
 Wine tour + wine tasting: €38 per person
 Payment made directly at the winery reception

Any additional food, drinks, or personal expenses not specifically listed in the inclusions

So if you book the basic "Old Orhei & Cave Monastery" tour, you should expect to pay extra if you want:

Lunch in Butuceni.

A visit to Cricova Winery, including the underground cellar tour and optional wine tasting.

The winery fees are:

€28 — tour only

€38 — tour + tasting

Both are paid directly at the winery and are not part of the base tour price.

Please note
  • Infants must sit on your lap

Before You Go

If you choose the optional visit to Cricova Winery, bring a jacket or sweater because the underground cellars stay at about 12–13°C (54–55°F) year-round.

The winery is a vast underground complex with tunnels, storage galleries, and tasting rooms.

Pickup Information

Pickup is included from hotels and accommodations in central Chișinău.

When booking, provide your exact pickup address (hotel name or apartment address).

Your driver/guide will meet you at the main entrance of your accommodation.

The exact pickup time is usually confirmed one day before the tour .

What to bring

    What to Bring

    Comfortable walking shoes – paths at Old Orhei and around the cave monastery are uneven and may be rocky

    Weather-appropriate clothing – light layers in summer, warm jacket in cooler seasons

    Modest attire for the monastery – shoulders and knees covered; a light scarf is useful

    Camera or smartphone – for panoramic views and underground wine galleries 📸

    Water bottle – especially during warm months

    Sun protection – hat, sunglasses, sunscreen (spring–summer)

    Cash or card – for souvenirs, wine purchases, or optional expenses

    Small backpack – practical for personal items during the tour

    Good to Know

    The temperature in Cricova cellars is around +12°C year-round, so a light jacket is recommended even in summer

    Wine tasting is available only for adults (18+) 🍷