Fascinating Moldova Tour

Chisinau, Moldova

Day 1: Chisinau: Tour Milesti Mici Wine Cellar

On arrival, we travel about 30 minutes south to the Milesti Mici wine cellar.
Moldova is world renowned for its fine wine production. No visit would be complete without a visit to a Moldovan wine cellar. Milesti Mici is one of Moldova's most famous natural wine cellars and one of the largest wine depositories in the world.

Old Orchei, Moldova

Day 2: Chisnau & Old Orchei (Orchey)

Guided tour of "the city made of white stone.” Well-known architects and poets such as Bernardazzi, Sciusev and Pushkin gave Chisinau a unique character. The tour will show both the historic and the modern faces of Chisinau.
We also visit the National Museum of History and Ethnography.
Drive north to Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi), located in a picturesque setting in Trebujeni Village.
Then, visit the archaeological site housing the ruins of two cities (14th -16th century). Tartars settled here on their expansion to Western Europe.
Old Orhei is a museum complex that presents the remains of different civilizations established between the Nistru and Prut Rivers.
We visit the well-maintained Orthodox cave monastery called St. Maria Dormata. This monastery was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by the monks over the centuries. Just above the cave monastery, we’ll see the wonderful stone Cross of Hope.
Enjoy a delicious and abundant dinner at a small family-run casa in village Trebujeni and sample Moldavian dishes and wine. A folklore presentation by the young girls of the village is a sweet addition to the evening.

Soroca, Moldova

Day 3: Excursion: Soroca

Drive to the historic town of Soroca.
We will start our visit with “The Candle of Gratitude” (aka The Thanksgiving Candle), monument built on the rocks, above the river Nistru. It is one of the most important creations in the Moldavian modern history.
Next is a visit to Soroca Fortress. The large old circular fort is quite high, about 4 stories.
We visit an old synagogue, where services are still offered. The rabbi will accompany us to the Jewish cemetery.
From here we will take a short walk around the area called Gypsy Hill. The gypsy came from the Roman Empire in about the 11th century at about the same time as Stephen the Great.

Tiraspol, Moldova

Day 4: Excursion to Tiraspol, Transnistria

Depart after breakfast for a one hour drive to Tiraspol, at the present moment, the administrative center of the self proclaimed Transnistria (Moldova).
See the buildings of the Soviets, the monument of Suvorov, Central Plaza.

Day 5: Chisinau

Transfer to Chisinau airport for flight home via Bucharest or onward destination.

Trip Length

5 days, begins and ends in Chisinau.

Dates

TBA

Land Cost

$TBA (USD)

Accommodations

boutique style 3* hotel

Group Size

4-12 guests

Included Meals

Breakfast included, 2 lunches and 2 dinners