Discover Căpriana Monastery & Château Cojușna Wine Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the perfect balance between spiritual heritage and refined wine culture on your tour to Căpriana Monastery and Château Cojușna Winery. Begin your journey at one of Moldova’s most important monasteries, surrounded by peaceful forests and centuries of history. Explore the monastery, which includes the Churches of Virgin's Assumption (1545), Saint Nicholas (1840), and Saint George (1907), as well as the abbot's house, the refectory, and cells. The most ancient is the Virgin's Assumption Church, founded by Petru Rares. Continue the day with visiting Chateau Cojusna Winery - an elegant winery where tradition meets modern winemaking. Enjoy a wine tour and a wine tasting program, which includes a tasting of 4 high-quality wines and appetizers. Enjoy guided visits in Moldova, beautiful landscapes, and a curated wine tasting experience that highlights the flavors of the Codru region.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Chateau Cojusna Winery with wine tasting package (4 Premium wines) and appetizers
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Professional Licenced Guide
What's not
- Lunch is optional at Chateau Cojusna Winery
Itinerary
In the morning we depart to depart to Capriana Monastery. The trip will take us to one of the most picturesque regions of the Codrii reservation, 40 km from Chișinău, where one of the oldest monasteries in Moldova is located – Căpriana (founded in 1429). It is situated at the edge of a big forest between the villages Straseni and Capriana, being founded in the XVth century during the rule of Alexandru cel Bun and reconstructed by Stefan the Great in 1470. The complex includes the Churches of Virgin's Assumption (1545), Saint Nicholas (1840) and Saint George (1907) which abut the abbot's house, the refectory and cells. The most ancient is the Virgin's Assumption Church founded by Petru Rares. After reconstruction in 1820 by Metropolit G. Banulescu-Bodoni it kept unchanged only the decorative apses with arcature and the walls down to the socle level. In the course of construction, a bell-house with a pyramidal roof and an octagonal dome with a bulbous turret over the naos, were built.
We will continue the tour with Chateau Cojusna Winery - a charming local wine estate known for its warm hospitality and authentic Moldovan character. Here you will enjoy a tour and a wine tasting which includes a tasting of 4 wines from the Premium series: Dry white wine Piatra Albă (blended from Fetească Albă, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat), Matured dry red wine Piatra Roșie (blended from Alicante, Ancellotte, Merlot), Dry red wine barrique 18 months Piatra Neagră (blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Saperavi), Collection liqueur red wine "Pastoral" 2001. While savoring these carefully selected wines, you will also be treated to a generous platter featuring fresh cheese and salami, crispy bread sticks and water — the perfect pairing to complement the experience. Château Cojușna is also appreciated for its picturesque vineyard landscapes, refined tasting experiences, and welcoming hospitality, making it a popular destination for wine tourism.
Departure back to Chisinau.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Moldova Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Chișinău
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 175 experiences we list in Chișinău.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chișinău
Chișinău is the capital of Moldova, a leafy city of wide boulevards, parks and churches, close to vast underground wine cellars.
Chișinău is the capital and largest city of Moldova, laid out on a grid of wide, tree-lined streets and rebuilt after damage in the Second World War and an earthquake in 1940. The Nativity Cathedral, begun in the 1830s, with a white bell tower, stands in a central park near the Triumphal Arch. Ștefan cel Mare Boulevard is the main avenue.
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