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Underground Religion
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!
Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $118 / person
- Location
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hi Moldova DMC
Description
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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–80)
- $118
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $233.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Transport by comfortable vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Souvenir photos
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Chisinau
- Starting price $118 is 21% below the typical $149 for tours of similar length in Chisinau
Excurgo comparison of 174 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum take?
Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum cost?
Prices start at $118 per person for this Chisinau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $233. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Giowine Hotel, Vila Iris.
What languages is Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Old Orhei - cave monastery & open air museum worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hi Moldova DMC.
Reviews(1)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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