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Visit Chateau Purcari Winery and Marta & Maria Monastery
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Europe
$299
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
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Overview
The serene "Martha and Mary" Monastery, nestled near the village of Hagimus, offers a sanctuary for reflection and spiritual peace. Just a stone's throw away lies the historic Château Purcari Winery, where centuries-old traditions meet modern winemaking excellence.
- 🏷️ Full-Day Tour: Includes a guided visit to both the Martha and Mary Monastery and Château Purcari Winery, complete with a traditional lunch.
- 🍷 Wine Tasting Experience: Enjoy a delightful tasting of four exquisite wines and a sparkling wine, accompanied by nuts, breadsticks, and still water.
- 🚌 Complimentary transportation from Chisinau ensures a seamless journey to the monastery, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of the city.
- 👨🏫 An accredited guide will accompany you throughout the day, providing insights into the rich history and significance of each location.
- 🍽️ Savor a traditional lunch in Carahasani village at a charming local guesthouse, where you’ll experience authentic Moldovan hospitality.
- 🏰 Explore the historical cellars of Château Purcari, where fine wines mature in barrels, showcasing the craftsmanship that dates back to 1827.
- 🕒 The entire experience lasts approximately 9 hours, offering ample time to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of the region.
- 📍 Convenient pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Chisinau make this tour hassle-free and enjoyable.
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Visit Chateau Purcari Winery and Marta & Maria Monastery
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours
- Wine tour at Chateau Purcari Winery and wine tasting program
- Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Souvenirs
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ChisinauTransportation from Chisinau to "Marta and Maria" Monastery will take about 90 minutes.
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Our accredited guide will meet you at the hotel/apartment and will accompany you up to Marta & Maria Monastery, located in Hagimus locality, Căușeni district, approximately 75 kilometers southeast of Chisinau. The monastery has a relatively new history, which dates back to May 26, 1997. The holy place was founded by the late Bishop of Edineț and Briceni, Dorimedont (1961-2006), then the abbot of the Noul-Neamț monastery, Chițcani, at the proposal of the archpriest STC inspector Andrei, currently the priest of the Marta and Maria monastery - Archimandrite Andrei /Cotruța/. It is a nunnery, and at the moment there are approximately 70 nuns who live on the territory of the monastery.
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PurcariAt Chateau Purcari Winery, wines under the Purcari brand, popular in Central and Eastern Europe, are produced. The winery manages about 320 hectares of vineyards, situated in the region with Protected Geographical Indication "Ștefan Vodă". Purcari, the oldest winery in the Republic of Moldova, was established in 1827 and is the most famous winery in the country. The Purcari vineyards are located at the same latitude as France's famous wine region, Bourdeaux. Purcari wines are popular at royal courts and were requested by historical personalities such as the Russian Emperor Nicholas II, King George V and Queen Victoria. Travellers do a tour of the “Purcari” Winery that takes a duration of about 45 minutes. Visit of the industrial and historical part of the factory. Booking our experience you'll have also a wine tasting program with a duration of 40 minutes, that consists of 4 wines, 1 sparkling wine, nuts, breadsticks and still water.
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Here in Carahasani we will enjoy a traditional lunch in a local guesthouse, in country life style. The agrotourism business is run by an Italian and a native Moldovan woman from Carahasani.
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ChisinauDeparture to Chisinau. The road will take approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Visit Chateau Purcari Winery and Marta & Maria Monastery
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Europe
$299
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!