Tourism, excursions in Moldova
Catalog #: EX/001
The «Chateau Vartely" Company, will gladly receive each guest in our wine making factory, will make the tasting a celebration for those who will try at least for a moment to enter the mystery of this heavenly drinks. This way each guest will be able to choose the wine that will suit him the best. Because in Moldova one wine is never similar to another. Experts will discover a bouquet of wines witch will resemble the dynamism and sophistication of a Moldovan dance. You will be guided to understand Moldova- the only country on the map that resembles by its shape a cluster of grapes.
Catalog #: EX/001
Visit de famous Purcari estate! Discover the full production process of top-of-the-line wines—modern technology, wine maturation and storage, old cellars and the tasting room. Get a taste of a professional tasting session, and then relish your lunch in the aristocratic atmosphere offered by the Purcari Restaurant.
Catalog #: EX/002
Кишинев – красивый город, утопающий в зелени. Можете убедиться в этом, совершив панорамный тур, в ходе которого вас ознакомят вкратце с культурными, историческими и торговыми объектами столицы. Важную роль в развитии архитектуры города сыграл знаменитый архитектор Бернардаци. Самыми характерными для стиля Бернардаци зданиями, построенными по его проектам (удачное сочетание шлифованного камня и кирпича), являются Церковь Святой Теодоры из Сихла, Церковь Святого Пантелеймона и др.
Catalog #: EX/003
Grottoes, ancient fortifications, cave monasteries, monks, hermits… You can watch the living history with your own eyes in the region called Old Orhei. This is an open-air museum-complex revealing a territory which was first inhabited almost 40 thousand years ago. The tour continues at the Wine Cellars of Branesti. Here you are welcome to linger over the network of caves with a glass of traditional Moldavian wine accompanied with splendid food typical for the region – “mititei de Branesti” and “placinte cu brinza si cozi de ceapa”.
Catalog #: EX/004
70 streets, each of them bearing a bacchic name: Sauvignon, Cabernet, Riesling. Wines of all colours and to everyone’s taste: French, Italian, etc. You can find at Cricova whatever your heart desires in terms of wine – young wine, wine produced before The First World War. They are not all for sale, but many of them are ready to be savoured by you along with the delicious specialities cooked specially for you. You can also hire a “caza” here for your personal wine collection.
Catalog #: EX/005
Just imagine an earthly paradise full of quietness bordering upon Codru. This is where Hirjauca Monastery is located. It is the most outstanding specimen of classicism. The beech forest as old as 200 – 280 years is looking forward to welcoming you. The next stop is at the Calarasi Wine Factory. It’s remarkable wine brands are famous far away from Moldova. Calarasi, Luceafarul, Stefan Voda, Noroc – these are only a few of all that are waiting to be savoured by you along with the most delicious traditional dishes served with heart and soul specially for you.
Catalog #: EX/006
As we drift south out of the centre of Moldova, we get into an aloof and enigmatic region, called Causeni. This is where an ancient architectural monument of a particular artistic and historical value is situated – a church built in 1763. The walls of the church are fully covered by antique frescoes. It seems that the church is lost among the centuries. The trip goes on with a visit of the French style castle Purcari Winery. This is another extraordinary monument, although built in the 21st century. The winery is famous all over the world for the legendary wine “Negru de Purcari” – a genuine paradise elixir. They say it is being consumed even at the Queen’s Elizabeth II Court.
Catalog #: EX/007
Улица Каберне… улица Шардоне… и т.д., и т.д. Затем сворачиваем к улице Пино… Мало помалу спускаемся на глубину 80 метров. Свободно проезжаем на автомобиле по подземным улицам, некоторые из которых протяженностью до 200 км. Мы в крупнейшей в мире винной галерее, которая включена в знаменитую книгу мировых рекордов «Guiness Book». Экскурсовод проводит нас в дегустационный зал. Что может быть приятнее, чем глядеть на игру пламени горящих в камине дров за бокалом изысканного коллекционного вина. Если отмечаешь здесь с друзьями свой день рождения, то имеешь возможность поразить их, угостив вином с печатью года твоего рождения (год производства вина).
Catalog #: EX/008
The Monastery of Saint Ascension Noul Neamt from Chitcani is perfect for retreat and meditation. The tour will take you to the outstanding picturesque landscape to be admired from the upper level of the highest bell tower in Moldova (64 m.). After getting a benediction of Archimandrite, the tourists will have dinner at the monastery dinner hall. It will be served along with the authentic monastic wine (at request). The monastery museum will be highly appreciated by those who are fond of history of religion. The museum houses icons dating from the 18th-20th centuries, as well as crosses, books, priest gowns and old pictures
Catalog #: EX/009
Codru (ancient Moldavian oak forest) – a green island filled with birds twittering around, but at the same time with quietness. Here, lost among the beech alleys, hidden from the stranger’s eyes, is the old Hirjauca Monastery. It is surrounded exclusively by whispering springs, ringing of bells and quietness. The trip continues with the visit of “Casa Parinteasca” (the parents’ house). It offers the possibility to take a look at the old Moldavian customs and traditions. Here, we will have some traditional peasant food, typical for the Palanca village: “sarmalute”, “placinte la cuptor” and “friptura cu mamaliguta”. Of course, the dinner will be served along with the wonderful Moldavian home-made wine, as well as remarkable tea made of flowers collected directly from the garden.
