Full-Day Hiking Trip to Tipova Cave Monastery and Lalova Village

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Itinerary

1. Our accredited guide will meet you at the hotel/apartment and will accompany you up to Tipova Monastery, one of the most beautiful in Moldova. In 1828, on the hill, above the cave complexes, the church arised, which became a monastery again in 1919. Until then, the territory was under the administration of the Saharna monastery. In 1990, with the support of the Union of Journalists from Moldova, the restoration of the monastery began. In 1994 the monastery was re-established.

   1.5 hAdmission included

2. Will hike little bit to the rocky monastery, that is located above the Dniester and comprises three rock-hewn monastery complexes. The first ensemble consists of several cells and a church dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. The Church of St. Nicholas was the center of the second monastery complex, founded in the 14th century. The largest cluster of cells is around the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, dating from the 16th-18th centuries. In the early 19th century, this latter complex still functioned as a skete, and in 1842, it was disbanded.

   1.5 hAdmission included

3. The Hanul lui Hanganu Guesthouse is a perfect choice for organizing a lunch in the afternoon. The guesthouse offers a choice of 28 rooms, two Basque-style rooms, and a hayloft. All in a rustic appearance with archaic elements and traditional-style decor. A picturesque place in the heart of nature with exceptional panoramic views. The guesthouse is a beautiful choice for celebrating calendar holidays. Traditions and customs, traditional dishes, songs, dance, and good cheer.

   2 h

4. Transportation from Chisinau to Tipova will take about 90 minutes.

   1.5 h

5. Transportation from Lalova village back to Chisinau will take about 90 minutes.

   1.5 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Chișinău

• Its from-price is 20% below the median of the 66 day trips we list in Chișinău.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 66.
• 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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