Calarasi – a town filled with cognac fragrance

Just imagine an earthly paradise full of quietness bordering upon Codru. This is where Hirjauca Monastery is located. It is the most outstanding specimen of classicism. The beech forest as old as 200 – 280 years is looking forward to welcoming you.
The next stop is at the Calarasi Wine Factory. It’s remarkable wine brands are famous far away from Moldova. Calarasi, Luceafarul, Stefan Voda, Noroc – these are only a few of all that are waiting to be savoured by you along with the most delicious traditional dishes served with heart and soul specially for you.

Recommended to: people wishing to make a feast of an ordinary day, to spend some time in the heart of Codru by the side of an oak tree that could become a barrel full of some exclusive wine many years after.
Duration: 8 hours
Tourist route: Chisinau - Hirjauca – Calarasi – Chisinau

Things interesting to see/learn

• The Hirjauca Monastery (1740, classicism style, special interior painting)
• The centennial beech alley
• Mineral waters from the Hirjauca village
• The wines and cognacs factory “Calarasi Divin”

Food and drinks to savour:

• Traditional Moldavian food
• Wines and cognacs tasting (5 - 6 types)

Included services: transport, a traditional Moldavian meal, English, Russian, Romanian speaking guide.
Additional services: translation into other languages, optional programs

Tariff: €/person