Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
One of the most popular places of interest in Moldova is a touristic zone called Old Orhei(Orheiul Vechi), which is situated on the Raut River (Răut Rău). It is a nation’s patrimony, which is located about 60 km away from the capital city Chisinau, among three villages: Butuceni, Morovaia and Trebujeni. Orhei Vechi is an archaeological and historical complex, which consists of two moderate but very old museums, ancient rocky church and also several private old-fashioned hotels in a very traditional style, located in villages Butucheni and Trebujeni. Old Orhei is an exceptionally quiet and delightful place with impressive landscapes and huge historical background which bring the tourists to discover Moldova's ancient roots. The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored: - Pick up at hotel/apartment - 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site - 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner - 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Transport by comfortable vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
- Souvenir photos
Itinerary
Old Orhei - one of the most picturesque places in Moldova. It is architectural monuments of urban type, where many buildings are preserved that are of great interest to historians, archaeologists, architects, as well as tourists.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Hi Moldova DMC
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Chișinău
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 175 experiences we list in Chișinău.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 95 of 175.
- 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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