Half day: Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

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Inbegrepen

Route

1. Meet and greet in Chisinau, followed by a scenic one-hour drive to the Churchi Monastic Complex.

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2. Mănăstirea Curchi is one of the most beautiful and important monastic complexes in Moldova, located in the forests of Codrii Orheiului, near Orhei. Founded in 1773, the monastery developed into an impressive architectural ensemble of five churches built between the 18th and 19th centuries. The main church, dedicated to the Nativity of the Mother of God, features elegant classical and baroque elements and dominates the peaceful valley landscape. Closed during the Soviet period and later restored, Curchi today stands as a symbol of spiritual revival and architectural heritage. A must-visit destination for lovers of history, culture, and sacred

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3. The Orheiul Vechi Cultural-Natural Complex represents one of the most important tourist and archaeological sites of the Republic of Moldova, located in Orhei district, along the course of the Răut River, near the villages of Butuceni and Trebujeni. The area covers a vast territory characterized by limestone gorges, spectacular natural landscapes, and historical remains of exceptional value.

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4. Cricova Winery is one of Moldova’s most renowned wine destinations, located just 11 km from Chișinău. Famous for its vast underground wine city, Cricova features over 120 km of limestone tunnels, ideal conditions for wine aging, and an impressive collection of rare wines. Visitors can explore the underground galleries, discover traditional winemaking techniques, and enjoy wine tastings in beautifully decorated cellars.

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5. Return to Chisinau, followed by a scenic one-hour drive back to the capital.

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How it compares in Chișinău

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 66 dagtrips we list in Chișinău.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 38 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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