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Wine Tour Bulgaria and Greece

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Highlights

Sofia landmarks & Bulgarian wine introduction, Starosel Wine Region & Plovdiv Old Town, Asenovgrad wineries & Melnik wine region, Boutique wineries & Rozhen Monastery in Melnik, Thessaloniki highlights & Greek wine tasting, Naoussa wine region & Vergina royal tombs, Meteora Monasteries & Delphi heritage, Acropolis & Athens wine culture

Destinations

Plovdiv, Sofia, Asenovgrad, Athens, Delphi, Kalambaka, Melnik, Meteora, Naoussa, Rozhen Monastery, Starosel, Thessaloniki, Vergina

Budget

From €1.540,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime wine tour across Bulgaria and Greece, where rich traditions, ancient terroirs, and award-winning wines come together in a captivating 10-day journey. This expertly curated itinerary blends premium wine tastings, immersive cultural experiences, and stays at handpicked 4-star boutique hotels. Explore the world-renowned wine regions of Melnik, Naoussa, and Starosel, taste indigenous varietals like Mavrud, Xinomavro, and Assyrtiko, and walk through
millennia-old vineyards and monasteries. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or an enthusiastic traveler, this Balkan wine tour offers a perfect blend of gastronomy, history, and luxury travel in Southeastern Europe.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Sofia, Bulgaria

Transfer from Sofia Airport.
Short walking tour of Sofia – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman ruins.
Overnight: Hotel Sense 4* or similar.
Welcome dinner with Bulgarian wine pairings.

Sofia – Starosel – Plovdiv

Visit Starosel Wine & Spa Complex: wine tour, tasting.
Transfer to Plovdiv: explore Old Town, Roman Theatre, Kapana district.
Overnight: Hotel Hebros 4* (historic boutique).
Wine-paired dinner in traditional revival house.

Plovdiv – Asenovgrad – Melnik

Visit Asenovgrad region wineries: Mavrud varietals.
Continue to Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town and a major wine hub.
Overnight: Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux 4*.
Sunset tasting at the estate's cellar.

Melnik Wine Day

Visit:
Villa Melnik – top family-owned winery.
Orbelus Bio Winery – organic and amphora-aged wines.
Explore Rozhen Monastery and Melnik sand pyramids.
Optional spa treatment or cooking class.
Overnight at Zornitza.

Melnik – Thessaloniki (Greece)

Scenic transfer across the border to Thessaloniki.
City tour: White Tower, Rotunda, Byzantine churches.
Wine tasting at Ktima Gerovassiliou.
Overnight: The Met Hotel 4*.

Thessaloniki – Naoussa – Vergina – Kalambaka

Visit Naoussa Wine Region: Xinomavro tastings.
Stop at Vergina Archaeological Site – tomb of Philip II.
Continue to Kalambaka near Meteora.
Overnight: Divani Meteora Hotel 4*.

Meteora – Delphi

Visit 2 Meteora monasteries (UNESCO).
Travel through mountains to Delphi.
Overnight: Amalia Hotel Delphi 4*.
Dinner with local Greek wines.

Delphi – Athens

Guided tour of ancient Delphi Sanctuary and museum.
Transfer to Athens.
Wine tasting at Oenotria Land Estate (Costa Lazaridi) en route.
Overnight: Coco-Mat Athens BC 4*.

Athens – Wine & Culture

Morning city tour: Acropolis, Plaka, Parliament.
Afternoon at leisure or optional visit to Markou Vineyards in Attica.
Farewell dinner with curated Greek wine pairings.
Overnight in Athens.

Departure from Athens

Transfer to Athens International Airport.

Services

Included

  • 9 nights accommodation in selected 3★ or 4★ hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private guide/driver for 10 days
  • Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • All land transportation Bulgaria–Greece
  • Border assistance
  • Tour planning and operational coordination

Excluded

  • Flights
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Wine tastings, cellar visits, vineyard lunches
  • Entrance fees (sites, museums, monasteries, UNESCO locations)
  • Optional spa treatments or cooking classes
  • Local specialist guides where required
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
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