Căpriana Monastery & Mileștii Mici Winery – A Journey Through History, Spirituality, and Fine Wines
Discover a unique blend of historical heritage, spiritual traditions, and exceptional wines on a one-day tour through authentic Moldova. This exclusive experience takes you to Chișinău, Mileștii Mici – the world's largest underground wine collection, and Căpriana Monastery, one of Moldova’s oldest religious sites.
🗓 Tour Itinerary (approximate timing)
🚶♂️ 08:00 – 10:00 | Chișinău Walking Tour
Enjoy a guided city tour, exploring the capital’s historic architecture, vibrant squares, and fascinating cultural stories.
🚌 Transfer to Mileștii Mici
🍷 11:00 – 13:00 | Mileștii Mici Winery Tour & Wine Tasting
Visit the world’s largest wine collection, officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records! Descend 85 meters underground and explore 50 km of tunnels filled with rare wines, some dating back to 1968.
Guided tour through the underground cellars
Tasting of 4 premium Moldovan wines
🍽 Traditional lunch at the winery, featuring authentic Moldovan cuisine paired with local wines.
🚌 Transfer to Căpriana Monastery
⛪ 14:00 – 15:00 | Visit to Căpriana Monastery
One of Moldova’s oldest and most significant monasteries, dating back to 1429.
Discover the monastery’s hidden legends and historical secrets
Explore beautifully restored churches and religious relics
🏛 16:00 | Optional Visit – Petru Costin Collector’s Museum
A privately owned collection, officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records, showcasing rare artifacts, historical documents, and cultural heritage objects.
(Optional visit, entrance fee 40 MDL/person).
🚌 Return to Chișinău
| 1-2 pers | 3-6 pers | 7-10 чел | |
| Standard price for 1 person | 201.20€ | 169.90€ | 129.30€ |
| weekend and evening price for 1 person | 208.60€ | 176.60€ | 136.00€ |
Tour Details:
📍 Starting Point: Chișinău
⏳ Duration: 1 day
🚍 Distance: 105 km
👟 Difficulty Level: Easy 👟
👥 Group Size: 2+ people
🎟 Available by reservation 2-3 days in advance
📌 Included:
✅ Round-trip transport
✅ Professional guide
✅ Mileștii Mici Winery guided tour
✅ Tasting of 4 premium wines
✅ Traditional lunch at the winery
✅ Căpriana Monastery guided tour
✅ Chișinău walking tour
📌 Not Included:
❌ Accommodation
❌ Medical insurance
❌ Flight tickets
❌ Optional: Petru Costin Museum entrance fee (40 MDL/person)
📌 Recommendation: Comfortable clothing and footwear, warm clothing for the wine cellar visit.