WINE Festival STORY

WINE Festival STORY

An old tradition got its formal recognition: when the wine fermentation process is over, the wine producers invite everyone to appreciate the quality and taste of the new wine. It is a great opportunity to try different types of wine, enjoy barbeque, meet people, and to get an unforgettable Moldovan experience. Folk music and dance events are planned in an open-air area, and participants can even engage in the traditional dance “hora”, a group dance symbolizing unity.

Nearly 100 wineries, thousands of visitors, including tourists from all around the world gather on this day in the central square of Chisinau. Remember - Wine Festival is an excellent opportunity to discover Moldova.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Moldova: Introduction

Pass By: National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Mihail Kogalniceanu St, 82, Chisinau 2009 Moldova
City tour about the capital of Moldova – Chisinau (the Museum of Natural History and Ethnography, the Central Park and the Alley of Moldovan literature classics, the monument of Steven the Great and Saint, Great National Assembly Square, the Triumph Arch, the “Nativity” Cathedral, the Organ Hall, the Market of souvenirs, etc)

Special dinner in a local wine bar specialized in promoting quality Moldovan wines produced by small producers. This will be just the introduction to your WINE STORY.


Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a 4* Hotel

Day 2: Rising action

Pass By: Cricova Winery, Strada Petru Ungureanu 1, Cricova 2084 Moldova
Wine Festival (The Parade of wine-makers, the Fair of Wine, Public and Professional wine tastings, etc. )

Cricova, which is a real underground wine city

Pass By: Milestii Mici, r-l Ialoveni, Chisinau 6819 Moldova
visit to Milestii Mici Winery, mentioned in the Guinness Records Book.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: Discovering Transnistria: Climax

Pass By: Bender Fortress, Petra Panin 2/3, Bender 3200 Moldova
Bender Fortress

Museum of Bender Tragedy

a light lunch accompanied with a brandy tasting at “Kvint” factory. This distillery is one of the oldest Moldovan enterprises established in 1897.

City tour of Tiraspol


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation in 4* Hotel in Tiraspol.

Day 4: Falling action

Pass By: Et Cetera Winery, Crocmaz 4218 Moldova
Noul Neamt Monastery

Purcari winery: you’ll be impressed by the combination of the chateau’s royal-like interiors and HI-Tech. Excursion, wine tasting and lunch.

Vineyards of ’Et Cetera‘, planted in 2003 in the village of Crocmaz, Stefan Voda region, a unique micro-zone, ideal by its climatic condition for growing best vineyards. Dinner in Et Cetera.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Resolution

Pass By: Castel Mimi Wine Resort, 1 Dacia Street, Bulboaca 6512 Moldova
Cheese tasting at Popeasca farm. This is one of the first few registered cheese trademarks made organically in Moldova.

The Castle Mimi, which is currently listed among the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in the world of wine. Excursion, wine tasting and lunch in the castle.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Arrival in Chisinau. Accommodation to a 4* Hotel.

Day 6: Departure

Pass By: Chisinau City Hall, Stephan cel Mare Blvd., 83, Chisinau 2012 Moldova
Check-out. Transfer to the airport with your guide.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.