Moldova · OLD ORHEI TOURS
A monastery cut into a limestone cliff, a river bend below it and a village at the foot. These 15 days out reach Orheiul Vechi from Chisinau, most adding Curchi monastery or a cellar, each priced with its driving time and lunch arrangements set out.
Spend a full day between cave monasteries and underground wine in Moldova, with guided stops, included tickets, and a small group vibe.
“The Monasteries and Wine tour was a great combination of activities! Slava our tour guide was very informative and lots of fun! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei cave churches, and Cricova’s underground wine streets in one smooth Moldova day trip with optional tastings.
“Our guide Oleg var nice, funny and always gave us information about the places we visited. This tour takes you to the most important places in Moldova. Everything about this tour was great!”
Spend a full day from Chisinau with Old Orhei, the cave monastery of Butuceni, Curchi Monastery, and a guided Cricova cellar tour with wine tasting.
“Excellent experience! Everything was wonderful, and our guide Alex made the trip even better. The memories from the winery inside the cave are truly unforgettable. I’ll definitely come back here someday!”
Chisinau day trip to Old Orhei and Cricova, touring underground galleries and tasting 4 wines plus sparkling with rural lunch.
“Excellent day trip filled with history and culture. Marcel was very knowledgeable and accommodating.”
A smooth day trip from Chisinau to Curchi, Old Orhei, and Cricova, with optional wine tasting and flexible lunch stops.
“Oleg was a terrific tour guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time touring with him and would highly recommend, especially for English speaking travelers.”
Private half-day tour from Chisinau to Orheiul Vechi and Ferma Veche farmhouse, with pickup and included fees.
“Just right for a few hours. Elenora was professional and knowledgeable. It is not an "exciting" tour, but it is an excellent trip to get out of the city and to get a feel for the countryside. I enjoyed the walk through the village.”
Private Orhei Vechi and Curchi Monastery day from Chisinau, with English guide, free admissions, and big valley views for $136.83.
“Enjoy with the personal tour to the magnificent scenic views and orthodox cathedral and monastery. Andrian is a nice guy. He is very friendly and informative guide and driver.”
Chisinau day trip to Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei ruins, and optional Cricova wine tasting, with pickup and entrance fees.
“Great experience that exceeded our expectations. We had a great time with our guide Natalia who told us stories about Moldova history. Astonishing landscapes, beautiful countryside.”
Guided day trip from Chișinău to Old Orhei cave monastery, Butuceni ruins, and Cricova cellar tasting, with pickup and included snacks.
“This was a great full day tour! It was the highlight of my trip to Chisinau and is a must do in my opinion. You are able to see beautiful places outside of the city! Our guide Ekaterina was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, making our tour both really fun and interesting!”
Half-day trip from Chisinau to Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery, with cave ruins, a guided hike, and a village lunch break option.
“Excellent guide with good English and knowledge of Moldova, the sights and their history.”
Guided rural Moldova from Chisinau to Old Orhei and Curchi Monasteries, with optional Cricova wine tasting, free admissions, and pickup.
“Our tour guide, Natalia, was extremely down to earth. She managed to carry the conversation both professionally speaking and personally. She adds unexpected nice touches to the tour--such as purchasing candles for you to light within the monastery. The views from the Complex are beautiful and well worth the excursion outside of the city! Our particular tour included an authentic Moldavian feast. You will not be disappointed in the quality of the restaurant hospitality and food. A definite highlight!”
Private 7-hour Moldova tour to Old Orhei and Branesti wineries, with cave monasteries, village food stops, and wine tasting.
“Both Lilia and the tour were wonderful. She picked us up and told us about the country through history and her experience and worked with us to design our day. We loved learning about the winery, the changes across villages, and Moldovan history in general, and getting to experience different eateries (we're foodies) was a huge plus. Highly recomend the tour if you want a little bit more of an authentic Moldovan experience, and definitely recommend Lilia.”
A small-group Chisinau highlights tour plus Old Orhei archaeological complex, with English guide, comfort transport, and optional Butuceni lunch.
“The first look on Liliya promised fantastic trip.Our guide informed us about history and today of Moldova.During whole trip she drove very good.Thanks to her we visited Cricova Winery at first day of Days of Wine(for private visitors admission was imposible).After wine tasting and making pictures we were on Old Orchei where Nina was a guid of our 4 .After sightseeing we ate dinner in Eco Restaurant.Final point of our excursion was another wine cellar.”
Chisinau to Old Orhei in 3.5 hours, cave monasteries, medieval mosque, museums, and a small-group guided walk.
“Lilia took here time to deliver a beautiful day. I didn't have a winetasting, but she arranged to have a visit in one of the vinyards. Loved it. Orhei en Curchi were great.”
Private 6-hour trip from Chisinau to Cricova Winery and Old Orhei, with wine tasting, guided tours, and time to wander on your own.
“Wenn man nur 2 ganze Tage in Moldova zur Verfügung hat, muss man natürlich gut auswählen, und so entschied ich mich bei Tag 1 für diese Tour... :) Bei schönstem Wetter von Guide Nicolai am Hotel abgeholt, ging es auf dieser individuellRead more”
Cellars, cliff churches, the capital and the far bank of the Dniester.
