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Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum

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Overview

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English

6 hours

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One of the most popular places of interest in Moldova is a touristic zone called Old Orhei(Orheiul Vechi), which is situated on the Raut River (Răut Rău). It is a nation’s patrimony, which is located about 60 km away from the capital city Chisinau, among three villages: Butuceni, Morovaia and Trebujeni. Orhei Vechi is an archaeological and historical complex, which consists of two moderate but very old museums, ancient rocky church and also several private old-fashioned hotels in a very traditional style, located in villages Butucheni and Trebujeni. Old Orhei is an exceptionally quiet and delightful place with impressive landscapes and huge historical background which bring the tourists to discover Moldova's ancient roots.

The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored:

- Pick up at hotel/apartment

- 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site

- 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner

- 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Transport by comfortable vehicle

Lunch

Souvenir photos

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

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Hi Moldova DMC

Old Orhei - one of the most picturesque places in Moldova. It is architectural monuments of urban type, where many buildings are preserved that are of great interest to historians, archaeologists, architects, as well as tourists.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Old Orhei - Chateau Vartely Winery

Pickup included

Reviews

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  • Underground Religion

    ant niob391,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful the place not only for the view it provides but above all for the originality of building a religious temple in a cave. Nice to die!

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