Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chisinau
Chisinau- Start point
- Chișinău, Moldova (Chisinau International Airport )
- Meals
- Dinner (Moldovan traditional dinner at a local restaurant (optional))
Optional Activities
- Walk through downtown Chisinau and explore the city centre
- Moldovan traditional dinner at a local restaurant in the evening
- Day 2
Chisinau - Curchi - Butuceni - Orheiul Vechi - Cricova - Chisinau
Chisinau - Curchi - Butuceni - Orheiul Vechi - Cricova - Chisinau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine at a guesthouse in Butuceni village)
Included Activities
- Visit Central Market in Chisinau and taste local ecological products
- Visit Curchi Monastery and explore the Nativity of Virgin Mary Church and St. Nicholas Church
- Lunch at a guesthouse in Butuceni village with local cuisine dishes
- Visit Orheiul Vechi (Old Orhei) natural reserve with cave monasteries and Geto-Dacian fortifications
- Excursion at Cricova winery including tourist train through underground galleries at 80m depth
- Visit sparkling wine production facility and learn about Méthode Champenoise
- Wine tasting at Cricova cellars (4 wines with snacks) with sommelier guidance
Landmarks Central Market Curchi Monastery Nativity of Virgin Mary Church St. Nicholas Church Orheiul Vechi Cricova Winery - Day 3
Chisinau
Chisinau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Chisinau including Nativity of Christ Cathedral, Bell Tower, Arch of Triumph, Monument of Stephen the Great, City Hall
- Attend National Wine Day (first day of Wine Festival) with wine tastings from individual winery stands
- Wine tasting at Wine Festival including dry, sweet, semi-sweet, and fortified wines
- Experience traditional music, dance, and national costumes at the festival
- Browse and purchase Moldovan handicrafts
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Free time to enjoy Chisinau in the afternoon
Landmarks Nativity of Christ Cathedral Bell Tower Arch of Triumph Monument of Stephen the Great City Hall - Day 4
Chisinau - Tighina Fortress - Tiraspol - Castel Mimi - Chisinau
Chisinau - Tighina Fortress - Tiraspol - Castel Mimi - Chisinau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Restaurant in Tiraspol)
Included Activities
- Visit Tighina Fortress in Tighina town built in the 15th century by Stephen the Great
- City tour of Tiraspol viewing Vladimir Lenin's monument and WWII tank
- Tour of Sheriff football complex in Tiraspol
- Lunch at a restaurant in Tiraspol
- Visit Castel Mimi winery in Bulboaca village and attend Wine Festival celebration at the castle
- Free time at Wine Festival in Chisinau (second day of festival)
Landmarks Tighina Fortress Vladimir Lenin's Monument Sheriff Football Complex Castel Mimi - Day 5
Chisinau
Chisinau- End point
- Chișinău, Moldova (Chisinau International Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chisinau in the morning (if afternoon flight)
- Buy souvenirs in Chisinau
