8 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
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€ 202.7
€ 186.48
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Explore Europe’s least-visited country with a journey into Transnistria, a self-declared republic that doesn’t officially exist on the map yet continues to preserve its Soviet legacy, complete with hammer-and-sickle flags, imposing monuments, and grand communist-style architecture. With the guidance of an experienced local, you’ll safely visit both Tiraspol and Bender, the region’s main cities, where highlights include the striking Suvorov Monument and other Soviet-era landmarks that make this place feel like stepping back in time. After immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Transnistria, return to Moldova for an unforgettable underground experience at the legendary Cricova Winery (or optionally at Milestii Mici, the world’s largest wine cellar). Here, you’ll wander through over 120 km of underground tunnels, explore wide boulevards lined with barrels, visit elegant tasting rooms, and enjoy a guided sampling of Moldova’s finest wines, all while learning about the country’s proud winemaking heritage in a truly unique setting.
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Entry fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Wine degustation, Three types of good wine with snack
Food & drinks
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Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Cash
Public transportation nearby
A valid passport is required
Participants must be at least 7 years old
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Favorite winery out if three that I visited in Moldova. Great tour and well speaking English guy. He introduced himself as Michael. Beautiful tasting rooms. Definitely worth the visit. Entrance fee is a little pricy (400 MDL) without tasting. There is a nice restaurant and free WiFi at reception/ticket desk.
The bad services started at reception where I was ignored by the receptionist when trying to pay and check in. Asking for a toilet was a impossible task. Tried asking 3 people who were not interested to show me. Our tour was 90 minutes. It was very rushed to get through everything and we were pushed to move along by the tour guide which was very impatient all the time. Hardly able to take decent pictures and absorb the experience which we paid €45.00 for tasting 4 wines. Again the tasting was so rushed and then the tour guide disappeared for a long tome while we all sat and drank our wine. Coming back to present a red wine and left again. I got the feeling that the tour guide did not know much about the wines or were not interested to explain much about it. He was more interested to sit on his phone outside the tasting room than talking to the guests while tasting the wine. I personally think the experience could have been more personal and being in touch with your guests. Even at reception the pricing was outdated and did not correspond with what I had to pay.
Cricova and the famous underground wineries in Moldova The Cricova cellars are the second largest winery in the world and therefore unique on a global scale. The cellars cover over 53 hectares, creating a true underground city, with streets, traffic lights, and road signs. It comprises 120 km of underground corridors, 80 km of which are used for wine storage. The complex is so large that we travel around it by electric car. For those interested, a tasting is available after the tour. Tour prices start at €20, with tastings included from €40. It's worth booking our tour in advance, as places sell out quickly. If you're in Moldova, this is a place worth visiting if you're in the area.
Very nice and unique place, we rode on a mini trains through the winery, our tour guide was amazing. I recommend the tour. We also had the wine degustation, but I had better wines, so I was not that much amazed from it. Maybe just the selection was poor. Anyway, i really recommend it.
Very nice place and person always. Unique wine production and storage underground place. Nice and kind, professional staff. No dislikes. Like everything. 120 km of underground tunnels. Aproximetly 1 million bottles of wine stored there.
