• Tipova Monastery - An accredited guide will greet guests at their hotel or apartment and accompany them to Tipova Monastery, renowned as one of Moldova’s most stunning sites. In 1828, a church was established on the hill above the cave complexes, which became a monastery again in 1919. Prior to this, the area was managed by the Saharna monastery. Restoration efforts began in 1990 with the support of the Union of Journalists from Moldova, and the monastery was re-established in 1994.
• Rocky Monastery of Tipova - Visitors will enjoy a short hike to the rocky monastery, situated above the Dniester and featuring three rock-hewn monastery complexes. The first ensemble includes several cells and a church dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, dating back to the 11th-12th centuries. The Church of St. Nicholas was the focal point of the second monastery complex, founded in the 14th century. The largest group of cells surrounds the Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God, dating from the 16th-18th centuries. This complex continued to function as a skete into the early 19th century, until it was disbanded in 1842.
• Lalova - The Hanul lui Hanganu Guesthouse is an ideal venue for an afternoon lunch. It offers 28 rooms, including two Basque-style rooms and a hayloft, all featuring rustic charm with traditional-style decor. Nestled in the heart of nature, it provides exceptional panoramic views and is a wonderful choice for celebrating calendar holidays. Guests can enjoy traditions, customs, traditional dishes, songs, dance, and a lively atmosphere.
• Chisinau - The journey from Chisinau to Tipova takes approximately 90 minutes.
• Lalova - The return trip from Lalova village to Chisinau also takes about 90 minutes.

• Private transportation
• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Entrance fees
• Professional Guide

• Lunch
• Souvenirs

Situated along the Dniester River, Tipova Monastery is a remarkable rock-carved monastic complex, considered the most impressive in Moldova and among the largest in Europe. Spanning multiple levels over a vast area, this monastery once accommodated over 700 monks in its hermitages, and today, there are hundreds of monk cells in the vicinity.
The origins of this monastic community trace back to a time before the Moldovan feudal state was established. It is believed that some cells were carved into the rocks along the Dniester’s banks as early as the 10th-12th centuries, providing refuge from barbarian invasions.
The landscape here is breathtaking: the serene Dniester waters, steep cliffs hiding hundreds of cells and caves, the natural beauty, and waterfalls.
After exploring the Tipova reservation, the tour will continue to the picturesque village of Lalova, where lunch will be enjoyed at a charming guesthouse - Hanul lui Hanganu.

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