Moldova: Orheiul Vechi & Monastic Valley Escape (5 Days)
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Duration 5 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Spiritual + Countryside Heritage
Moldova’s Orheiul Vechi is a dramatic limestone valley with cave monasteries, rolling vineyards, and villages where life hasn’t changed in centuries. This peaceful retreat combines spiritual legacy, rural tradition, and wine heritage far from Europe’s tourist radar.
Included & Excluded
Arrive in Moldova’s capital and transfer to a countryside guesthouse Walking tour of Chișinău’s parks and Soviet architecture Overnight stay in a historic manor or local inn
Drive to Orheiul Vechi and explore the cave monasteries carved into cliffs Guided hike along the Răut River with panoramic views of the valley Visit Butuceni village for local lunch and traditional pottery workshop Overnight in a restored village guesthouse
Tour the underground cellars of Cricova or Château Vartely Tasting of rare Moldovan varietals with cheese and honey pairings Afternoon walk through sunflower fields and orchard trails Dinner and overnight with a host family
Visit Curchi Monastery, an active Orthodox complex with gardens and lakes Light walk to forest viewpoints and picnic with fresh-baked pastries Return to Chișinău for farewell dinner with folk music
Transfer to Chișinău International Airport
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