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Taste of Bulgaria – 6-Day Culinary Escape

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Highlights

Plovdiv Old Town & Starosel wine tasting, Rhodope cooking workshop in Shiroka Laka, Melnik sandstone cellar wine experience, Rila Monastery (UNESCO)

Destinations

Plovdiv, Sofia, Devin, Melnik

Budget

From €775,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

Taste of Bulgaria – 6-Day Culinary Escape: Embark on a mouthwatering journey through Bulgaria with this 6-day culinary tour designed for food and wine lovers. From vibrant city markets and traditional Rhodope mountain cooking to intimate wine tastings in Melnik and local feasts in village homes, this immersive escape connects you to Bulgaria’s rich gastronomic heritage.

You’ll explore Sofia, Plovdiv, Bansko, Melnik, and more — with delicious experiences woven into every day. Stay in comfortable 3-star hotels, travel privately, and enjoy authentic, slow food — all at a special hot travel deal price, available only for August 2025 bookings.

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Itinerary

Arrival in Sofia – Panoramic foodie tour – Rakia & banitsa welcome dinner

Arrive in Sofia and dive straight into Bulgarian flavors with a panoramic foodie tour and traditional rakia & banitsa welcome dinner.

Sofia – Plovdiv – Ethno lunch in Old Town – Wine tasting in Starosel

Explore colorful Plovdiv’s Old Town, enjoy an authentic ethno lunch, and indulge in a premium wine tasting in Starosel.

Plovdiv – Shiroka Laka – Devin – Cooking workshop with Rhodope recipes

Journey into the Rhodope Mountains for a hands‑on cooking workshop and authentic village charm in Shiroka Laka and Devin.

Devin – Melnik – Wine tasting in a sandstone cellar – Local meze dinner

Discover romantic Melnik and savor exquisite wines in a unique sandstone cellar followed by a delicious local meze dinner.

Melnik – Rila Monastery visit – Return to Sofia – Farewell dinner

Visit the magnificent Rila Monastery before returning to Sofia for a memorable farewell dinner.

Departure

Depart with unforgettable tastes, aromas, and memories of Bulgaria.

Services

Included

  • 5 nights accommodation in 3★ or 4★ hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private English-speaking driver-guide
  • Rent-a-car for the entire tour
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • Sightseeing and experiences as per itinerary (guided tours, wineries, villages)
  • Fuel, parking, road taxes
  • VAT & local taxes

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners (except where mentioned as experiences)
  • Wine tastings, cooking workshops & foodie experiences (unless confirmed as included)
  • Entrance fees to monasteries, museums & sites
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for guide/driver
  • Travel insurance
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