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Wine culture is such a big part of Moldova heritage. The story of Milestii Mici Winery begins in an old stone-extracting mine, where the extraction of limestone over the years inadvertently created the perfect environment for wine maturation and storage. The Mileștii Mici winery is known for having tunnels over a total length of 200km and the largest wine cellar in the world. Today, the collection exceeds 2 million bottles and can be visited at any time of the year, with a constant underground temperature between 12-14 degrees Celsius. The winery is located approximately 16 kilometers south of Chișinău, in the Ialoveni district. Embarking on a journey to Mileștii Mici Winery offers not just a taste of exceptional wines but also an immersive experience into Moldova's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

Check out the best of Moldova on this private tour, where you can feel free to customize your day since it’s just your group. You don’t need to stick to a fixed itinerary, or stop where you don’t want to. Your guide takes you to Curchi Monastery, Cricova wine cellar, and Old Orhei, unless you make a different plan.

Visit one of the oldest wineries in Moldover and discover rich cultural heritage on this full day tour. Discover wine cellars set in a unique underground city, with a vast labyrinth of streets. Visit the Old Orhei reservation and the beautiful Curchi Monastery; must-see sites for history lovers. Taste the excellent wines and enjoy a local lunch at an ethnic village (lunch not included).

Dear travellers to Moldova! I would like to greet you warmly in my home country and introduce you to our little country. On the map of Eastern Europe, Moldova is still an unexplored country. On our one-day tour, we visit a place that can surprise Moldova – state within Moldova – tiny Transnistria, which is not found on the world map. We show and tell you about people's everyday lives, our culture and values, typical Moldovan delicacies. Lunch is served at the inn in the Bulgarian village at the locals'. On the tour we visit the fortress of Bendery, on the city walk we learn about the historical events that had shaped this region. We look at the Soviet monuments, Lenin and Suvorov monuments, the majestic building and memorial sites.

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.

There are few wineries in the world that still produce sparkling wines according to the traditional Champenoise method and Cricova is one of them. During this tour you will explore its endless galleries, remarkable wine collections, a winemaking museum, the sparkling wine production section and even the underground church. After learning the remuage and degorgement process, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 types of wine, including a sparkling one.

Discover the true soul of Chișinău through its flavors and history! This unique tour combines a vibrant local market tasting, a traditional authentic snacks , and an exclusive walk down historic avenues to shop for genuine Moldovan brands. The grand finale? A visit to a nostalgic coffee museum to sip the exact historic brew enjoyed by Alexander Pushkin himself in the 19th century.

Embrace luxury with a private wine tasting tour. Visit this underground wine cellar to develop your understanding of wine. Visit maturing areas, sample the beverages on offer and enjoy a plentiful supply of nuts, biscuits and water. Explore multiple locations while roaming rambling underground streets and the Moldovan country side in style in your own private air-conditioned vehicle.

Just 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Moldova’s capital Chișinău lies Milestii Mici, a vast wine cellar said to accommodate about 2 million bottles. With this tour, a driver takes the wheel, ferrying guests to and around the underground complex. On a guided tour of the cellar, learn about Moldovan viticulture, and sample three different wines as well as typical Moldovan dishes.

Each winery tour allows you to discover the fascinating story behind Castel Mimi and taste some of the best Moldavan wines. The winery tour includes a captivating walk through the chateau’s cellars, gardens, courtyard and the production area of the winery. The winery tour is concluded with guided wine tastings that will provide you with a great sensorial experience. All but one of our tours also includes a selection of traditional Moldovan, gourmet tasting dishes. In conclusion we can say that you will have a trip with a tasting of selected wines at one of the most refined wineries in the country - Castel Mimi. We will have a wonderful time here, in an atmosphere that is as authentic as it is modern. You will feel pampered by the intoxicating aromas of the wines! The winery is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Visit one of the oldest wineries in Moldova and discover the rich cultural heritage on this full-day small-group tour. Explore Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and Manastirea Curchi (Curchi Monastery), offering a look at Moldova’s tradition of religious art and architecture. Then, head to the extensive Cricova wine caves, where you can opt to join a tour and wine tasting (additional fee). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Discover Moldovan flavors, cousine and landscapes on a day trip to Old Orhei and Butuceni village. Enjoy coffee inside a rock-carved restaurant, and toast to the perfect sunset at family-run winery.

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.

Step into Moldova's rich history and culture on an unforgettable full-day tour to Soroca, the country's legendary fortress town on the banks of the Dniester River. Excursion to the monument “Lumînarea Recunoştinţei” (the Candle of Recognition) in Soroca. Nice monument that gives a beautiful view of the Nistru River and Soroca town. You’ll have the opportunity to climb around 650 steps. Next, we depart to visit the Soroca Fortress. Built between 1543–1546, this impressive fortification stands on the banks of the Dniester River and historically served as a key defensive point against foreign invasions. Visitors will explore its architecture, defensive towers, and learn about its strategic importance. Lunch time. Continue the excursion with visiting the Gypsy district with their life. The respective houses represent real imposing fortresses, with two or three floors, sometimes even more, made of granite, marble, expensive imported materials, insulated windows, guarded by huge statues.

Explore the town of Chisinau on this private walking tour. Your guide will explain the history of the city, founded in 1420, but remade after WWII. You’ll see Stalinist architecture mixed with modernism in its churches, museums, and parks. At the end of the tour, relax in a cosy pub with some local cherry liqueur.

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.

Discover the best that the Moldovan capital has to offer as you explore Chișinău on a sightseeing tour. With a private guide, walk through the streets of the city and see the main highlights such as the city mosque, National Museum, and the Triumphal Arch. Then, drive out to the famous Milestii Mici Winery to explore the ancient underground cellar and learn about winemaking.

Two Moldova essentials in one day: capital city attractions and Cricova tasting Story-rich guide (simplified history, tasty culture) Comfortable transfers and scheduled entry – no logistical stress

It's a unique opportunity to visit 2 wineries in one day. In the southern part of the country are growned the sweetest grapes, ideally for production of high quality wine. We can try these in the heart of the factory. You'll fall in love from the first sip. Don't hesitate to try it.

Wine tour from Chisinau city. Our famous country with the best wineries, which one is Purcari Chateau- take your time in a comfortable car and taste the best wine in the world! Winery Château Purcari continues to be a pleasant oasis on the frontier of Europe. Moldova country. The Château is again known to the whole world for its premium wines, which have received awards and praise from international competitions like Decanter, Challenge International du Vin, Experience tells us that your visit to Purcari will be love at first sight, and be the perfect background for a lifetime of memories. EXCURSION - a tour of the “Purcari” Winery, which includes: The industrial part of the factory – grape processing department, department for storage of the wine, the bottling line. The historical part of the factory – visits to cellars, where wines are maturated in oak tanks and bottles;

Two private days with your own driver-guide through Chișinău's museums, two monasteries and two wine estates, at your own pace. A private tour for your group only (1–3 travelers). Airport welcome and drop-off, plus daily pickup from and return to your accommodation, are included in the price. Highlights: • Private air-conditioned car and driver-guide, 09:00–21:00 daily • Chișinău: Ethnography Museum, City Museum tower, Valea Morilor Park • Two wine estates: Château Cojușna and Poiana Winery • Căpriana and Hîncu monasteries • Petru Costin open-air museum • Reservations and on-call support throughout • Late flight? Relax with refreshments before your airport transfer (complimentary) • Welcome gift: two bottles of Moldovan wine • Tastings, meals and restaurants are your choice; you pay on site Locally owned and personally hosted by Turover.

Cricova Winery offers a unique exploration of Moldova's extensive underground wine city. Journey through limestone tunnels that span 120 kilometers, where you’ll learn the art of traditional winemaking and sparkling production. Discover the rich history behind the National Wine Collection and enjoy a visit to the underground cinema, all while immersed in the captivating atmosphere of the cellars. The experience culminates in a guided tasting of four exquisite wines, perfectly paired with walnuts, biscuits, and water. - Explore the impressive 120 km of underground tunnels at Cricova Winery - Discover traditional winemaking and sparkling wine production techniques - Visit unique attractions like the underground cinema and National Wine Collection - Enjoy a guided tasting of four wines with complimentary snacks and water

Five days, one private car and a country that rewards the curious. From Chișinău’s museums and wine cellars to hilltop monasteries, the cliffs of Orheiul Vechi and the legendary vineyards of Purcari, this is Moldova at an unhurried, elegant pace. A private tour for your group only (1–3 travelers). Airport welcome and drop-off, plus daily pickup from and return to your accommodation, are included in the price. Highlights: • Air-conditioned car and driver-guide, daily 09:00–21:00 • Museums, four wine estates and four monasteries • Restaurant reservations and on-call support throughout • Late flight? Relax with refreshments before your airport transfer (complimentary) • Welcome gift: two bottles of Moldovan wine • Tastings and meals are your choice, paid on site Locally owned and personally hosted by Turover.