Moldavia was an independent state in the Middle Ages. In 1859 by free will the population voted the union with Walachia and so the new Romanian state was born. But the old capital, Iasi, the traditions and culture was and is preserved.
The fate was not so friendly with Moldavia, in 1775 Bucovina became part of the Austrian Empire, in 1812 the Basarabia region was taken over by the Russian Empire, and for the last time in 1940, now becoming the new Republic of Moldavia after the Soviet Union collapsed.
This journey will take you to cultural sites; you will have the chance to enjoy moldavian food and especially the wine. You will see and understand the core of romanian orthodoxism, by visiting the famous painted monasteries and not only.

Day 1: Arrival in Iasi

Meeting with your guide. Transfer to your 4* Hotel. Presentation of the journey and about Moldavia and its things to offer. Dinner in the city

Day 2: Day dedicated to Iasi

After breakfast we start our city tour, visit the Metropolitan church, 3 Ierarches, Palace of Culture, Galatha and Golia monastery, the National Theater (built by Eiffel at the end of 19th century). Free lunch and afternoon we might visit some of the museums which can be found in the Palace of Culture.Dinner in a traditional restaurant.

Day 3: Day dedicated to the outside painted monasteries.

This day will be a long one, we will leave at 8 am towards Bucovina region. We will start by visiting Voronet monastery, the sixtine chappel of Easter Europe, and continue our journey by visiting Moldovita and Sucevita. Lunch will be in Moldovita monastery and late afternoon we will be back to our hotel. Free dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Day dedicated to visit Chisinau and Republic of Moldavia.

Today we will cross the border to Republic of Moldavia, and after around 120 km we will come in Chisinau the actual capital of this country. Lunch with wine tasting will be in the biggest winecellar of the world, in Milestii Mici, and after we visit the city of Chisinau we will depart back to Romania. Free dinner.

Day 5: Relaxing day with a very interesting program.

Around 10 am we depart to Cozmesti, aprox 60 km away, a village where we will meet a gypsy community, who will sing for us - the famous gypsy band from Cozmesti. Meawnhile we will have also a wine tasting and lunch outside, like a picnic, being guests of the vineyard of Bohotin, part of the VINIA wine company. Around 4 pm we will arrive back and have a special dinner in one of the monasteries in Iasi where we will enjoy also a choire with vocal byzantine music.

Day 6: Departure.