Morning:
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Panoramic Tour of Chisinau — A city of tree-lined boulevards, beautiful parks, and rich history. See its key cultural and architectural landmarks, shaped by the renowned architect Bernardazzi.
Midday:
• Transfer to Orheiul Vechi, a 40,000-year-old natural amphitheater carved into limestone cliffs.
• Culinary Masterclass in Butuceni/Trebujeni — Learn to prepare local specialties like zeama (chicken soup), mamaliga (cornmeal dish), and placinte (traditional pastry), accompanied by homemade wine.
• Lunch at a charming guesthouse featuring authentic Moldovan dishes.
• Guided tour of Orheiul Vechi Monastery and ancient cave settlements, showcasing remnants of the Geto-Dacian civilization and dramatic canyon views of the Raut River.
Afternoon:
• Transfer to Cricova Winery — Moldova’s most famous underground wine city, spanning 53 hectares with over 70 “streets” named after grape varieties like Cabernet and Sauvignon.
• Wine tasting in the elegant “Yuri Gagarin” hall, named after the cosmonaut who famously got lost here overnight in 1966.
• Return to Chisinau for dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Overnight in Chisinau

Morning:
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Tighina Fortress, built in the 15th–16th centuries and expanded under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Explore its towering walls and round bastions that once guarded the Ottoman frontier.
Afternoon:
• Continue to Tiraspol, where time stands still. Walk through a city that feels frozen in the Soviet era — with Lenin statues, vintage tanks, and a nostalgic aura of the USSR.
• Lunch at a Ukrainian restaurant.
• Transfer to Purcari Winery, established in 1827 and surrounded by 300 hectares of vineyards.
• Enjoy a guided wine tasting featuring the iconic Negru de Purcari and Rosu de Purcari, once favored by European royalty.
• Stroll through Purcari’s cellars, home to rare collections dating back to 1948, and dine in the elegant restaurant serving Moldovan and international cuisine.
• Return to Chisinau.
Overnight in Chisinau

Morning:
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Comrat, the capital of the Autonomous Region of Gagauzia — home to a unique Turkic Orthodox Christian community.
• Visit Besalma Village and the Gagauzian Museum, founded by writer D. Cara-Ciobanu. Explore hundreds of cultural artifacts, costumes, and rare historical films depicting the life of the Gagauz people.
Afternoon:
• Continue to Congaz, Europe’s largest village, listed in the Guinness World Records.
• Lunch at Gagauz Sofrasi Guesthouse, a beautifully preserved 19th-century Gagauzian home offering traditional cuisine and local wine.
• Transfer to Milestii Mici Winery — the largest wine cellar in the world (over 200 km of tunnels), housing more than 2 million bottles.
• Descend 80 meters underground for an exclusive wine tasting and dinner, sampling aged vintages in a royal-style hall illuminated by candlelight and fire.
• Return to Chisinau.
Overnight in Chisinau

Morning:
• Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
• Free time to explore Chisinau’s Central Bazaar — a colorful market overflowing with fresh produce, spices, flowers, and handmade crafts.
• Visit Mihai Eminescu Theatre Square, famous for its open-air souvenir stalls and local artisans.
Afternoon:
• Transfer to Puhoi for a visit to Asconi Winery, established in 1994.
• Discover how Moldovan winemakers blend tradition with technology using both local and European grape varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Enjoy a wine tasting and farewell lunch in the scenic countryside.
• Private transfer to Chisinau International Airport for your onward flight.
End of Tour