Full day · Codrii Reserve · Ungheni district
Old forest, young winery.
Codrii Nature Reserve, Mircesti. An easy hike in the morning, vineyards in the afternoon.
Moldova's oldest scientific nature reserve, established in 1971: rolling hills, deep valleys and deciduous forests of oak, hornbeam, beech, ash and linden. We start at the reserve museum near Lozova, walk the forest for 60 to 90 minutes, and finish at a boutique winery in the Ungheni district, in what is called the Little Tuscany of Moldova.
This day includes an easy forest hike of 60 to 90 minutes. Comfortable shoes are needed.
Price
One price per car with guide, not per person.
The day, hour by hour
Museum and forest first, winery after.
Codrii Nature Reserve Museum
Museum near Lozova: flora, fauna and ecosystems of the central Codru region, with taxidermy, botanical collections and minerals.
Paid on site: entry ticket
Forest hike, 60 to 90 minutes, easy
Moldova's oldest scientific nature reserve, established in 1971: rolling hills, deep valleys, deciduous forests of oak, hornbeam, beech, ash and linden.
Mircesti Winery, Ungheni district
Boutique winery in the Little Tuscany of Moldova: panoramic vineyards, guided tastings paired with traditional Moldovan cuisine.
Paid on site: winery tour, tasting and lunch
Back to Chișinău
No surprises
What's in the price, what you pay on site.
What's in the price
- Professional licensed guide, car and fuel for the whole day
- Tour in your language: English, German, Russian or Romanian
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Chișinău
- Bottled water 0.5 L per person
Paid on site
- Entry tickets to monasteries, museums and wineries
- Wine tastings (paid on site, cash or card)
- Meals (lunch estimates given per tour, paid on site)
The reserve museum ticket, the winery tour and the tasting with lunch at Mircesti are paid on site.
Why this day
Why this day and not another.
The oldest scientific reserve in the country in the morning, a boutique winery in the hills in the afternoon. Forest paths, panoramic vineyards and a long table at the end of it.
What guests say
Travelers who have spent a day on the road with me.
"Corneliu is more than a car rental, he is also an excellent guide. We got to know many corners of the country with him over a week that we would never have found alone."
"By the end, it felt like we'd been traveling with old friends. Cornelio's deep knowledge of history turned each destination into a captivating adventure filled with hidden gems and delightful surprises."
"I spent three days with Corneliu in Moldova and had a wonderful time. He was reliable, punctual, and dedicated. More importantly, his heart is in the right place and he's a wonderful person."
"I'm a solo female traveler from Canada and I had a wonderful private day trip to Odesa from Chișinău with Corneliu. He was very responsive, punctual, and attentive."
Practical bits
Questions guests usually ask.
Group size and price
Toyota Prius+ takes up to 4 guests, €260. Opel Vivaro up to 6 guests, €370. Mercedes Sprinter up to 20 guests, from €800, the exact price once I know your exact number. Every price is for the car and the guide for the whole tour, not per person. For a bigger group, write to me and I will quote it.
How much walking is there?
One forest hike of 60 to 90 minutes, easy difficulty, on the paths of the reserve. Comfortable shoes are needed.
Languages
English, German, Russian, Romanian. Italian, Spanish, Turkish and Bulgarian with a guide from my team. Tell me which you prefer when you book.
Pick-up
Anywhere in Chișinău. Hotel, apartment, airport. Send me the address by WhatsApp.
What you pay at Mircesti
The winery tour and the guided tasting paired with traditional Moldovan cuisine are paid on site.
Payment
Cash (EUR, MDL, USD) or bank transfer. Half on booking confirmation, half at the end of the tour. Entry tickets, tastings and lunch are paid on site.
Cancellation
Your date is secured once you pay the deposit: that way you know the tour is yours, and I know I'm expecting you that day. Until then, the request commits you to nothing, but the date isn't reserved either, and another guest may book it. Cancellation: a week before the tour or earlier, we refund everything you've paid. Less than a week before, we refund 50% of what you've paid. On the day of the tour, what you've paid is not refunded, except for documented emergencies.
Weather
We tour year-round. The hike is on forest paths, so comfortable shoes matter in every season. Tell me your dates and we will plan the timing around the forecast.
Children
Welcome. Child seats available on request, 9 months and up.
Mobility
The forest hike takes 60 to 90 minutes on natural paths. If that is too much, tell me and I will suggest a day with less walking.
Can we share the tour with other guests?
Yes, choose “Group tour” in the booking form. We can join you with other guests on the same route and day. If a group comes together, the price is lower: we count it individually and confirm it in advance. If not, you travel privately at the price shown on this page. The group closes 3 days before the tour.
What if no guide is available on my dates?
It happens in peak season. The fallback is a car with a professional driver, English-speaking on request, without the guided part. Write me on WhatsApp with your dates and I will tell you the same day what I can offer.
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