PILGRIMAGE TOUR IN MOLDOVA

6 days / 5 nights
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UNCOVER THE SPIRITUAL HERITAGE OF MOLDOVA!
Discover the spiritual heart of Moldova on a peaceful pilgrimage journey through the country’s most treasured monasteries. Visit sacred places such as Curchi Monastery, Căpriana Monastery, Marta and Maria Monastery, Hâncu Monastery, Frumoasa Monastery and Noul Neamț Monastery, where history, faith, and tranquility blend together. This inspiring tour offers authentic cultural experiences, beautiful landscapes, and moments of reflection in some of Moldova’s most revered religious sites.


Highlights

Capriana Monastery

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Conacul Mierii guesthouse

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Orheiul Vechi - a 40...

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Curchi Monastery

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"Rustic Art" Crafts...

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Hincu Monastery

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Frumoasa Monastery

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Château Vartely winery

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Chisinau city

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Milestii Mici winery

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“Assumption of the...

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Noul Neamt Monastery

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Itinerary A day-by-day plan to guide your journey. Download PDF

Day 1: Arrival at Chisinau, excursion to Capriana Monastery and honey tasting at ”Conacul Mierii” Apery

On arrival at Chisinau International Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Chisinau. After settling in, you will have excursion to Capriana Monastery - founded in medieval Moldova, which is one of the oldest monasteries in the country. It is located in Capriana in a picturesque forested area once called Codrii Lapusnei. The first significant reference dates from a document issued in 1429 that gave Capriana the status of royal monastery on behalf of Alexander the Good. During a long period, Capriana Monastery acted as the residence of the Moldovan archbishop. Being closed and devastated in the post-war years, it was one of the first monasteries that reopened in 1989, becoming soon the symbol of national revival.

Next, you will discover the “sweet” pension named “Conacul Mierii” where actually, in a small bees’ kingdom, with a bunch of beehives in the garden, and the house being transformed in a honey museum, the householder will disclose with patience all the secrets of a bee’s family. Here you will taste 3 types of honey and enjoy a delicious lunch.

After lunch, you will be transferred to Butuceni Eco Resort and overnight there.

In the evening, you will enjoy the Welcome dinner at the Guest House.





HIGHLIGHTS: Capriana Monastery, Conacul Mierii guesthouse

Day 2: Discovery of Curchi Monastery, Orheiul Vechi - natural amphitheater and ”Rustic Art” Crafts Complex

The day will begin with excursion at Orheiul Vechi - a 40 thousand year-old natural amphitheater. The Orheiul Vechi Complex, is a unique ancient site, carved into limestone cliffs along the Răut River, features the Cave Monastery, a 13th-century sanctuary dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The monastery's serene, cave-like chambers invite deep reflection and prayer, preserving the legacy of early Christian hermits. Atop the cliffs stands the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God, offering breathtaking views and a profound sense of spiritual elevation. The complex’s many crosses, chapels, and sacred spaces create an environment rich in history and devotion, making Orheiul Vechi a powerful destination for anyone seeking spiritual renewal and a closer connection to their faith.

The trip will continue with visit and lunch at Curchi Monastery - 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 complex of the Curchi Monastery is surrounded by a high stone wall endowed with towers at each corner, creating the image of a fortress.

After lunch, you will travel to ”Rustic Art” Crafts Complex - a museum that holds the largest collection of the Bessarabian carpets, that are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage. At the museum a brief tour of carpet collection showcase of carpets, traditional costumes, and other handicrafts objects will be organized. Each carpet has its own history, a very interesting past, which will be revealed to you there.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Eco Resort Butuceni, have dinner and overnight at the Guest House.




HIGHLIGHTS: Orheiul Vechi - a 40 thousand years-old natural amphitheater, Curchi Monastery, "Rustic Art" Crafts Complex

Day 3: Visit of Hincu and Frumoasa Monastery and wine tasting at Chateau Vartely Winery

The first stop of this day will be at Hincu Monastery that started its activity in 1678, in a picturesque and quiet place, named after the patron saint of Moldavia - Saint Pious Parascheva. Initially, the Hîncu monastery, dedicated to the Reverend Parascheva, was founded as a hermitage by nuns, with a clergyman. Between 1956-1990 the monastery was closed by the Soviet authorities and in 1990, at the request of the locals from the neighboring villages, the Hancu monastery was reopened, soon becoming one of the best arranged and visited by tourists in the monastic community.
Near the monastery there are several springs rich in water with increased mineralization.

In the afternoon, you will explore and have lunch at Frumoasa Monastery. The translation of Moldavian word “frumoasa” is “beautiful”. Monastery got this name because of the nature beauty that surrounds it. It is placed on a hill slope and goes down to the Ikel river. It is surrounded by vineyards,  gardens and forests. Nowadays it is a female monastery though it was planned as a male one. It was founded in 1804 and suffered a lot of changes and reconstructions. The monastery is represented by summer and winter churches. The architecture of them saves the imprint of Moldavian national style with elements of both classical and baroque styles.

The journey will continue with excursion, wine tasting and dinner at Chateau Vartely Winery - the first winery in Moldova that focused on Terroir, for white wines. Located only 45 kilometers from Chisinau, Château Vartely has a special architecture and presents a real landscape delight, being located on a hill from where a dizzying view opens. For those who love to take pictures, Chateau Vartely has created for the first time a fascinating projection of augmented reality that reproduces, through special effects, the history of the winery. The story is projected on a screen made of real barrels, the ones where the wine rests before being bottled, and then it expands and occupies the entire surface of the cellar with spectators.

In the evening, you will be transferred to Eco Resort Butuceni Guest House and overnight there.


HIGHLIGHTS: Hincu Monastery, Frumoasa Monastery, Château Vartely winery

 

What's included

  • 3 nights accommodation at Butuceni Eco Resort guest house, with SPA included one day and breakfast
  • 2 nights accommodation at the 4* hotel in Chisinau with breakfast included
  • Excursions on the entire itinerary
  • Entrance fees according to the itinerary
  • Lunches according to the itinerary
  • Dinners according to the itinerary
  • 4 types of wine tasting at Chateau Vartely winery
  • 5 types of wine tasting at Milestii Mici Cellars
  • Transportation for the entire tour
  • Professional English-speaking guide