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A snow-covered church with domes and a bridge in the foreground. 1
A valley with a road curving through it, surrounded by hills and sparse vegetation. 2
A stone pathway leading to a stone structure with a cross and statues. 3
A stone church with a central archway, two bell towers, and a cross on top. 4
A traditional stone oven with a thatched roof, surrounded by stone walls and steps. 5

Half day: Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

By Chiriac Gabriel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$216 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

What makes this tour unique?

Unlike a typical tour, there’s no script, no rushing, and no list of things you have to see. This is a private and completely customisable day — if you want to change the plan, stay longer somewhere, or skip something, we simply do it.

Your guide is not a teacher giving you a history lesson. He’s a local who has lived his whole life in Moldova, showing you his country the way he would show it to a friend. Expect relaxed conversations, jokes, stories, spontaneous stops, and honest, non-biased opinions about Moldova and everyday life.

Come as a guest, leave feeling like you spent the day with a local friend.

Activity location

  • Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Stephen the Great Monument
    • Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt
    • Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova

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Orheiul Vechi Private Day tour

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$215.87 x 1 AdultNZ$215.87
Total
Price is NZ$215.87

Orheiul Vechi + Cricova

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$353.25 x 1 AdultNZ$353.25
Total
Price is NZ$353.25

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    WiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Chisinau

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

Manastirea Curchi

  • 1h
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

Old Orhei

  • 1h
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 characterised by limestone gorges, spectacular natural landscapes, and historical remains of exceptional value.

Cricova Winery

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
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 ageing, 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.

Chisinau

  • 1h
Return to Chisinau, followed by a scenic one-hour drive back to the capital.

Location

Activity location

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    Chisinau
    • Chisinau, Moldova

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Stephen the Great Monument
    • Bulevardul Ștefan cel Mare și Sfînt
    • Chișinău, Chișinău, Moldova

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