Day trip

Iasi: Cricova Winery, Chisinau City Tour and Capriana

Activity provider: Rolandia
Day trip

Iasi: Cricova Winery, Chisinau City Tour and Capriana

Activity provider: Rolandia

From US$ 172.42 per person

Enjoy a day tour from Iasi to Chisinau to discover a range of natural, cultural, religious and architectural attractions.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
In front of the hotel

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a day tour from Iasi to Chisinau, the Moldavian capital
  • Visit Capriana Monastery
  • Get to know the steps to wine tasting and try great wines
Full description
In the morning the tour guide will pick you up and your day trip in the Moldavian capital, Chisinau, will begin. On the way, you will discover the history of one of Moldova’s most beautiful monasteries. For a long time, the Capriana Monastery was the residence of the Metropolitan of Moldova and it was patronized by many Rulers of Moldova including Stefan the Great. Chisinau was first documented in 1420, but most of it was leveled in WWII and by a tragic earthquake that struck in 1940. They started rebuilding the city in 1950 in Soviet-style, and both the center and outskirts are dominated by utilitarian high-rise buildings. On the tour, you will discover Chisinau’s main attractions: their own Arc de Triomphe, the 1841 Holy Gates at the center of the city and we will stroll through one of the city’s parks and learn about Prince Stefan, the noble symbol of Moldova’s medieval past. Next on the itinerary is Cricova Winery, situated at a depth of 50-80 meters, representing a real underground city. The Moldavian cellars where Vladimir Putin keeps his wine are so big you need to drive through them. You will also find Herman Goering’s private collection, taken by the Red Army from Berlin in 1945. Considered to be the pearl of Moldovan winemaking, Cricova is the founder of production of high-quality elite wines. The influence of Ancient Greece and the Roman period is reflected in the reliefs you will discover inside the winery. In this unique place, you will have to opportunity to discover the steps to wine tasting and try a selection of the great range of wines. Optionally, you may choose to enjoy a delicious lunch in this fantastic place. Afterward, you will be transferred back to Iasi.
Includes
  • Transport with a modern, well-equipped car, minibus or coach
  • Travel guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Wine tasting
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch (approx. 12 EUR / person)
  • Personal expenses
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Safety
    5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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It was really fantastic and exotic experience! Tour guide Rolandia is very passionate and professional so I'm deeply impressed it. Landscpae from Iasi to Moldova is really beautiful and pastoral. The most interesting place is absolutely cricova winery. If you plan to visit Romania, do not hesitate to visit both Iasi and Moldova!

March 25, 2023

On the 19th of March 2019 we did the full day trip to the Republic of Moldavia and enjoyed it very much. Iulian was our guide. He is not only very friendly and pleasant but also speaks English perfectly, fullfills all kind of wishes and has an incredibly wide knowledge. If you are interested in wine (and we were of course) then the visit of the Cricova wine cellars is a highlight you will never forget. Thank you Iulian for this perfect day !

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March 25, 2023

Alle Besichtigungspunkte der Tour wurden hervorragend erfüllt, zudem Sonderwünsche wie die Organisation eines anderen Transferziels seitens der Agentur, sowie Fremdwährung & Orientierung im öffentlichen Personennahverkehr vor Ort durch Guide George. Vielen Dank dafür, Ich hatte einen tollen Tag in Chisinau!

March 25, 2023

Product ID: 59621