Travel to Moldova
Travel to Moldova www.kosmostrip.net DAY 1 Arrival of the group. Visiting Capriana Monastery - in a picturesque forest area, only 40km north - west of Chisinau, lies Capriana Convent – one of the oldest in Moldova (1429). For a long period of time it was the headquarters of Moldova’s bishop. It was founded by the great Moldovan Ruler such as Stefan the Great. Milestii Mici Winery (tasting 3 types of wine, lunch) The Quality Wines Industrial Complex “Milestii Mici” has taken its worthy place within the tourist program of the state. Having its particular glamour, this natural wine deposit is the largest in the world. The tour in Milestii Mici is made by personal means of transportation and includes: - the industrial part - grape processing department, wine storage section, the bottling line; - the historical part of the factory - visiting cellars, where the wine matures in barrels, the wine collection, wine tasting room; - Visiting the Museum Store, where it's possible to purchase Milestii Mici wines. Wine tasting takes place in one of the tasting halls according to the chosen package. The temperature in the underground galleries is: 12..14°C. Check-in at the hotel. Free time. DAY 2 Cricova Factory (tasting 4 types of wine, snack) The Integrated Factory “Cricova” is a true pearl of Moldavian wine-making. Today Cricova is an underground town. You will convince yourself while driving along the streets and boulevards with wine names Cabernet, Feteasca, Pinot, Aligote… The tour at the underground wine city is made by electric train and includes: - the industrial part - grape processing department, wine storage section, the bottling line; - the historical part of the factory - visiting cellars, where the wine matures in barrels, the wine collection, wine tasting room; Wine tasting takes place in one of the tasting halls according to the chosen package. The temperature in the underground galleries is: 12..14°C. Lunch at the guest house in Old Orhei region . Guests will enjoy the traditional Moldavian food. Old Orhei Miedeval Town (open museum) Old Orhei is a museum complex that presents the remnants of different civilizations established between Nistru and Prut rivers. This is a cave complex comprising caves, grottos, churches, and hermitages. The open air museum represents a true natural fortress, inhabited since ancient times. Chateau Vartely Winery ( tasting 6 types of wine, snack) "Chateau Vartely" –is a young but ambitious, in the good meaning of the word, wine making company, placed directly in the Orhean region, where up to now live rich national traditions of cultivation and producing of the "beverage of the Gods" - wine. DAY 3
