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Unlike rigid group excursions, this tour is flexible and unhurried, allowing you to enjoy each stop at your own pace. It’s designed for small groups, so you’ll have a more intimate experience with plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere. A highlight of the day is a delicious lunch at the seaside Chernomorka restaurant, included in the tour — a perfect moment to taste Odessa’s flavors while enjoying views of the Black Sea. With no strict schedule and a friendly guide, you’ll feel more like a guest than a tourist.
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From Chisinau to Odesa: Seafood Lunch by the Black Sea included!
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Experience life in the countryside on this private farmhouse tour. Hike through the limestone outcroppings, and along the valley carved by the river. Discover Old Orhei, the medieval cave monastery hidden on the cliff - an archaeologically, culturally and historically significant site. Feel like a farmer for a day at Ferma Veche guesthouse - feeding the animals and enjoying the picturesque countryside.
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Half-Day Private Guided Tour of Orheiul Vechi and a Farmhouse
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There are a few places in the world which still "breathe the air of Soviet Union" I invite you to dive into our world, esplore its beauty, taste its authenticity. Moldovans are famous for their hospitality - it represents the signature of the country, having earned Moldova the name of "piece of heaven"
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Tours in Moldova Transnistria
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The best of Moldova wine tour. Excursion to Cricova and Milestii Mici Wineries with Wine Tasting. You will get an excellent opportunity to visit the biggest and most popular wine productions in Moldova - the wine cellars of "Milestii Mici" and Cricova Winery. They represent unique underground cities well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets and impressive collections of wine. Milestii Mici Winery - is the largest underground wine cellar with the biggest collection of wine in the world, recorded in Guiness Book of Records. With these packages, you may experience 4 types of wine, sparkling, snacks and interesting tours underground Getting some action and visit the world-famous Moldovan Cellars – Cricova, which is a real underground wine city with wide streets, warehouses, tasting rooms.
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1 Day: Wine tasting tour to Milesti Mici and Cricova cellar from Moldova
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Chisinau is the beating heart of the Republic of Moldova. Razed to the ground during WWII the city was rebuilt afterwards by the Russians which explains the very Soviet looking buildings and the Stalinist architecture on its main boulevards. In between you can get a glimpse of some pre-WWII edifices, or try some of the hip cafes, bars and restaurants or the famous local wine in any of the dozen wineries around the city, or go for some antique shopping in Arbat. Experience first hand some of the main attractions this city has to offer: the park and the monument of Stephen the Great, a local medieval hero; the open book shaped Parliament Building; the Presidential Palace, the hotspot of the 2009 protests; Milestii Mici Wine store, to check and maybe try some of the world famous local wine; the City Hall with its early 20th century classic Gothic Italian style, one of the few of its kind left, and many more.
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Chisinau Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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Express Transdnistria Tour – Why Choose This Adventure? Step into a living Soviet museum – Explore a land where Lenin statues still dominate the skyline and Soviet symbols remain untouched. Discover two unique cities in one day – From Bender’s fortress and revolutionary history to Tiraspol’s Soviet charm, experience the best of Transdnistria. Taste the past – Enjoy a traditional Soviet canteen lunch where the menu, atmosphere, and flavors haven’t changed in decades. See a country that doesn’t officially exist – Travel through a breakaway republic with its own government, currency, and unrecognized borders. Perfect for history and culture lovers – An immersive blend of Soviet history, modern Transdnistrian life, and hidden local gems.
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Transnistria a Day Escape from Chisinau
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Take a break from the busy streets of Chisinau and discover more about Moldovan culture on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to Old Orhei where you have time to explore the village and archaeological complex. Then, head to Cricova Winery where you learn about the region’s rich winemaking traditions and tour the massive underground tunnels.
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Cricova Winery - Old Orhei & Cave Monastery
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Experience one of Europe’s most unusual and fascinating regions on a fully guided day trip from Chișinău to Transnistria. Unlike other tours, this itinerary offers a complete cultural immersion, combining Soviet-era history, local life, and iconic landmarks. • See Tiraspol’s Soviet-Era Icons: Explore Suvorov Square, the Lenin Monument, and the House of Soviets, where history feels • Step Back in Time at Bendery Fortress: Walk the grounds of this historic 16th-century fortress and learn its strategic role in regional history. • Hassle-Free Border Crossing: Your guide handles all checkpoint formalities, so you can relax and enjoy the journey without stress. • Unique Cultural Insights: Learn first-hand about Transnistria’s politics, traditions, and lifestyle from a local expert guide. This tour is perfect for history buffs, curious travelers, and anyone seeking an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience. Don’t just see the region—understand it, taste it, and feel it.
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Tiraspol - Back in USSR soviet experience
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Explore the unrecognized territory of Transnistria, a peaceful place right on the border of Moldova, and then visit Milestii Mici Winery for a delicious wine tasting. This is a small, guided tour, with a maximum of six people, so an intimate group to go sightseeing and wine tasting with. This area is popular with local travelers, and has a vibrant history too.
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Transdniestria Tour & Milestii Mici Winery
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Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only! Discover the most charming places in Chisinau with a professional guide while hearing fascinating stories and legends. Did you know Moldova once produced nearly two-thirds of all the wine consumed in the Soviet Union? You'll visit the famous Cricova Underground Wine Cellar—one of the largest in the world. Alongside world-class wine, enjoy traditional Moldavian cuisine that will delight your taste buds. Admire the stunning cathedral of the Moldovan Orthodox Church, built in a neoclassical style in the 1830s. Explore hidden gems in the city's streets and corners, each with its own story. Your guide will share what makes life in Chisinau so unique. This experience is perfect for first-time visitors who want to enjoy the culture, flavors, and spirit of Moldova in a personal and immersive way.
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The best of Chisinau Private walking tour
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Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! The biggest Cemetery in Europe, Saint Lazarus cemetery, is also known as Doina, is located in Chisinau, capital of Moldova. It occupies a surface of 2 million square meters. Chisinau has the World's largest gravesite collection of Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic Cemeteries. If ghosts are the biggest attraction for you, let’s start our journey! Do you know that the oldest tombstone in this Ghosts city dates from the 19th century? Central Orthodox Cemetery, Polish-Armenian Catholic Cemetery- what will tell you about the past of the people resting here? Visiting two of the oldest cemeteries in Chisinau, you will hear festinating stories related to the families, ethnicities, events in the history of the city.
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Chisinau Private Ghost Tour in Cemeteries
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Maximize your time in Moldova on this full-day tour from Chisinau and visit two popular attractions in one day. Discover Moldova’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a guided wine tasting during a tour of the Cricova winery, famous for its ‘underground city’ of wine cellars. After an included business lunch, explore Tiraspol, Moldova’s second-largest city and the unofficial capital of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic.
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2 Excursions in One Day - Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress!
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Discover Moldova's rich winemaking history as you embark on a wine tasting tour to two prestigious vineyards. Visit an underground wine cellar in Cricova for a tour of the maturing and sparkling wine sections and enjoy a tasting with snacks. Then, head to Milestii Mici Winery, home to the world's largest wine collection, where you learn even more about wine and enjoy a guided tasting.
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Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries
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You will be picked up from your hotel in Chisinau and start the tour with our local guide. On this tour, you'll get information about city's amazing past, the current projects of development and many other interesting facts. Chisinau is known as the greenest capital in Europe, but also one of Europe's least-visited capital. In the program, you will find all the "highlights" of Chișinău: Stephen the Great Central Park, the Triumphal Arch, the Parliament and Government buildings, the Presidential Palace, Soviet-era architecture. You will discover the main landmarks and symbols of the city, including the monument to Stephen the Great, the Organ Hall - designed as a bank building, the Chișinău City Hall, etc. After the tour of Chisinau we invite you to visit Milestii Mici Winery, that is located 17km south of Chisinau. Milestii Mici - is the largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world. Tasting of 3 Mileștii Mici wines and snacks is included.
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Highlights of Chisinau & Milestii Mici Wine Cellars
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Visit the unrecognized territory of Transnistria on a full-day, private tour from Chisinau that explores one of the most controversial places in Moldova. The history here is complex, but touring Transnistria with a personal guide is a great way to get the back story of each thing you see, from the self-declared capital of Tiraspol to Bender Fortress.
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Transnistria - country within another country
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We have the opportunity to visit the "Martha and Mary" Monastery, located near the village of Hagimus. It is a center of pilgrimage and reflection, where the monastery's churches house holy relics and remains, providing a space of spiritual peace and tranquility. In 2003, with the replanting of 250 hectares of vineyards and equipping the winery with the most advanced equipment, the modern era in the history of Château Purcari began, which was founded in 1827. Purcari wines started to be exported to over 25 countries around the world, becoming the calling card of the Republic of Moldova abroad. The tour to the "Purcari Winery" includes a visit to the grape processing section, the wine storage section, and the bottling section. Additionally, we visit the historical part – the cellars where the wine matures in barrels, the maturation of wine in bottles, the Purcari wine collection, and a tour of the tourist complex. At the end we'll organize a traditional lunch in Carahasani village.
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Visit Chateau Purcari Winery and Marta & Maria Monastery
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Highlights Enjoy a customizable, narrated tour of the Moldovan capital See Ştefan cel Mare, Orthodox churches, Piata Central, and more A private guide ensures an intimate, flexible experience Places of interest: historical centre of Chisinau with its administrative and cultural edifices along the main boulevard of Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, public parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market and the market of crafts and souvenirs, W.W.II memorial Eternitatea, buildings of parliament and government. Chisinau city is also named “Small Rome” because it is situated on 7 hills. The wide parks and avenues with very interesting architecture, a specific atmosphere that predominates here is very characteristic of this city.
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2.5 hours Walking City tour Chisinau private
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You will get an unique opportunity to visit the World's largest winery in the world - Milestii Mici Winery, founded in 1969 for small storing, maturing and preserving high quality wines. Underground tunnels with a length of 200 km are dug in layers of limestone rocks at depths between 35 and 80 meters. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets and also biggest wine collection in the world. Another important tourist sight is Manuc Bei mansion, located in Hâncești town. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816. The project was realized by the famous Italian architect Bernardazzi. The so-called “Moldovan Versailles” palace respects the style of French classicism. We'll visit the hunting Castle, the Natural History and Ethnography Museum and The Manuc Bei Mansion.
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Visit the Largest Winery in the World and Manuc Bei Mansion
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Visit the renowned, historic Cricova Winery on this private wine-tasting tour from Chisinau. Home to the second-largest wine collection in Moldova, this incredible winery boasts approximately 74.5 miles (120 km) of underground tunnels. Discover the history and wine-making practices at Cricova and explore its intricate wine storage system. Enjoy a wine tasting experience with a variety of high-quality wines.
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CRICOVA Winery tour with tasting from Chisinau
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We offer a dedicated excursion to the north of Moldova. You will visit the town of Soroca, founded in 1420, is located in the north 160 km from Chisinau, in the Nistru valley, being surrounded by hills and centuries-old forests. The Russians compared Soroca to Yalta, which is in Crimea, while the Romanians called it Sinaia Bessarabian. The tourist objectives that you will visit are: The medieval fortress of Soroca The recognition candle - the symbol of the Moldovan people, erected in tribute to the anonymous heroes who fought to preserve, protect and transmit the culture, language and history of Moldova through the generations. Gypsy Hill - where you will discover a curious reproduction of the White House or an unusual copy of the Moscow Bolshoi.
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Discovery of the city of Soroca
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Day Tour: Old Orhei Monasteries Complex & Brănești Cellar Wine Tasting Embark on a scenic tour to the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, a fascinating historical site, followed by a wine tasting at Pivnitele from Brănești Winery, nestled in the forest near Orheiul Vechi in Brănești village. Explore the unique Orhei Cave Monastery, the charming village of Butuceni, and the breathtaking landscapes that are unlike anything else in Moldova. Afterward, you'll head to the winery for an unforgettable experience. At Brănești Winery, there are two tasting halls, one of which is located underground. These halls are beautifully decorated with wood and metal, showcasing themes related to vine cultivation and winemaking. Enjoy lunch at the Stone Age Complex of Pivnitele from Brănești Winery, where, thanks to the lack of internet and mobile phone signals, you can fully disconnect from the modern world and enjoy the peaceful surroundings away from city noise.
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Stone age experience Old Orhei Monasterie Brănești Cellar
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Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. At Mimi Castle we will make an excursion, which will include a visit to: Historical Cellars, Production area, Castle's Gardens & Interiors. After excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious traditional Moldovan and gourmet food appetizers: gravlax salmon with black bread, tomme cheese handmade with pear, pâté with almond rye cracker, mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and olives, and roast beef with wine sauce. The excursion at Castle Mimi Winery lasts about 90 minutes.
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Soviet Heritage of Transnistria and Castle Mimi Winery
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The Old Orhei monastery complex, north of Chişinău, is a must-visit attraction in Moldova. Save yourself a trip to Chişinău’s chaotic central bus station and travel by private vehicle with hotel pickup on a small-group tour. Take a guided tour of the site, which includes the 13th-century cave monastery, and learn more at the Old Orhei Open Air Museum. Opt to visit a winery later, if you like.
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Old Orhei & Curchi Monasteries & Cricova winery (optional)
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Explore the best attractions of Chisinau on a joyful 2,5 hour walking tour with an expert guide. You will walk through the central streets of Chisinau and see such sights as Chisinau Opera Building, Parliament Building, Native Cathedral etc
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Private:Walking Tour of Chisinau with Local Guide
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