🗺️ Tour Itinerary – Cricova Wine Tour

Discover Moldova’s Legendary Underground Wine City

🔹 Start of the Journey
Your day begins with pickup from your accommodation in Chișinău by our professional driver and certified multilingual guide (available in English, Italian, Russian, or French). Sit back and enjoy a comfortable ride to one of Moldova’s most iconic wineries.

🔹 Arrival at Cricova Winery
Welcome to Cricova, the subterranean city of wine. Stretching over 120 kilometers of underground tunnels, Cricova is not just a winery — it’s a national treasure and the preferred choice of presidents and diplomats.

🔹 Underground Tour by Electric Cart
Hop into a special electric vehicle for a guided journey through the winery’s immense limestone tunnels.
You’ll explore:
• The famous National Wine Collection (over 1.3 million bottles)
• Beautiful tasting halls such as the Presidential Hall, Sea Bottom Hall, and Fireplace Hall
• The sparkling wine section, where bottles mature using the traditional French “methode champenoise”

🔹 Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy a curated tasting of 3–5 Cricova wines, including premium reds, whites, and sparkling varieties.
Tastings are held in luxurious halls, accompanied by light snacks (optional upgrade available).

🔹 Photo Time & Souvenir Shop
Capture unforgettable moments in the impressive wine galleries. After the tour, browse the winery’s shop for exclusive wines, gift sets, and souvenirs.

🔹 Optional Coffee Break
Enjoy a relaxed coffee stop before departure — either on-site or along the return route, as you prefer.

🔹 Return to Chișinău
We end the tour with a smooth drive back to your accommodation, full of rich flavors, culture, and stories.