OLD ORHEI & COOKING EXPERIENCE

Day 1 OLD ORHEI WITH PLACINTA

One of the most popular places of interest in Moldova is a tourist zone called Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi), situated on the Raut River (Răut). It is a national heritage site located approximately 60 km away from the capital city of Chisinau, amidst three villages: Butuceni, Morovaia, and Trebujeni. Orhei Vechi is an archaeological and historical complex that includes two modest yet ancient museums, an ancient rocky church, and several privately owned old-fashioned hotels, designed in a traditional style, situated in the villages of Butuceni and Trebujeni. Old Orhei is an exceptionally tranquil and charming place with impressive landscapes and a rich historical background that entices tourists to discover Moldova's ancient roots.

After a two-hour exploration, visitors will have a unique opportunity to participate in a master class on cooking traditional Moldovan dishes, particularly placinte. During lunch, participants can savor their creations.

The itinerary is as follows:

• Pick-up at hotel/apartment
• One-hour drive to Old Orhei
• Two hours for exploration of the site
• One-hour master class
• One-hour relaxing lunch
• One-hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel