Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery: Brănești Wine Tasting Experience｜Moldova

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Discover the Best of Moldova – Group Tour
Your journey begins in Chișinău, where you will be picked up from your hotel. Travel by car or minivan together with a group and an experienced guide as you explore Moldova’s cultural highlights.

Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty
Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.
Take time to explore its peaceful grounds, elegant architecture, and rich spiritual heritage.

Old Orhei – A Journey Through Time
The first stop is Orheiul Vechi, located about 60 km from Chișinău.
Cave monasteries carved into limestone cliffs
Ancient fortifications and ruins
The local museum
Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.

Traditional Lunch in Butuceni
Continue to the village of Butuceni.
Lunch will be in a Village Butuceni (optional, additional cost)
Enjoy authentic Moldovan cuisine in a traditional rural setting

After exploring the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, including the fascinating Orhei Cave Monastery and the traditional village of Butuceni, continue to Brănești village, where Brănești Winery is nestled in the peaceful forest near Orheiul Vechi.
A visit to Brănești Winery also provides an opportunity to experience the quiet countryside surrounding Orheiul Vechi. Away from the busy city environment, guests can enjoy local food, Moldovan wines, and the peaceful forest landscape.

One of the highlights is the Stone Age Complex, an unusual dining and hospitality space designed to evoke the atmosphere of prehistoric times. The absence of mobile phone and internet signals makes the experience especially appealing for visitors who want to disconnect, slow down, and enjoy their surroundings.

Here, you will visit Pivnitele from Brănești Winery and enjoy a wine tasting in one of its two distinctive tasting halls. One of the halls is located underground, creating an authentic atmosphere inspired by traditional winemaking. Both spaces combine wood and metal décor with themes dedicated to vine cultivation and the art of winemaking.
Why Visit
Explore the Old Orhei Monasteries Complex, including Orhei Cave Monastery and Butuceni village
Visit Brănești Winery and its atmospheric Pivnitele tasting halls
Experience an underground wine cellar decorated with wood and metal
Enjoy lunch at the unique Stone Age Complex
Disconnect from the digital world in a peaceful forest setting near Orheiul Vechi
Taste locally produced Moldovan wines in an authentic winery environment