Cricova Wine Tour

Discover the legendary Cricova Winery, an underground labyrinth stretching over 120 kilometers beneath the surface. Known for its sparkling wines and grand wine collection, Cricova is not only a wine cellar — it’s a true subterranean city, complete with tasting halls, secret passages, and a rich history of craftsmanship.

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.

✅ What’s Included:

• Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Chișinău

• Private round-trip transportation with professional driver

• Licensed multilingual guide (English / Italian / Russian / French)

• Entrance to Cricova Winery

• Guided underground tour by electric cart

• Tasting session of 3–5 wines in a themed hall

Optional: Snack set during tasting, coffee break, wine gifts & souvenirs