Explore medieval history in Moldova with an experienced guide by discovering the popular Old Orhei archeological complex and Curchi Monastery on a full-day, private tour from Chisinau.
Admire the sweeping views over the Răut River and the rugged landscapes beyond, visit the 13th-century Cave Monastery and learn about the local lifestyle in a traditional Moldovan village. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful. You will have lunch at the Guest House Eco Village Butuceni. Here you have the opportunity to return to the times of our ancestors, through the objects exhibited at the pension, and in particular through the restored farmhouses. Each object, stone, or tool for work can speak about the origin of the Moldovan people. The guesthouse is renowned for its rustic style, mouth-watering cuisine, Moldovan wine, and original entertainment for tourists. It is situated in a picturesque village with rocky hills and green meadows, the river Raut seems to stand to watch the peace and quietness of the place.
After lunch, you will explore the most beautiful Monastery in Moldova: the Orhei Church Monastery and the local museum, the archaeological complex located 60km from Chişinău. Explore the open-air complex of caves, fortifications, and ruins with a private guide, and gain insight into the region’s rich medieval history. It is one of the most important architectural monuments of Bessarabia, and it is also considered to be one of the most beautiful and famous monasteries of the region. The monastery's main church, the cathedral Naşterea Domnului (1872), was built in baroque style, inspired by the church of St. Andrew in Kyiv, which was designed by an Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli. The cathedral has the highest dome in Moldova, rising to a height of 57 meters.
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