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Wine tour of Bulgaria

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Highlights

Rila Monastery (UNESCO), Melnik & Kordopulova House wine heritage, Madara Horseman (UNESCO), Magura Cave & winery experience

Destinations

Bansko, Plovdiv, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Tours, Sandanski, Shumen, Sliven, Starosel, Vratsa

Budget

From €1.860,- p.p excl. flight tickets

Tour Highlights

A rich 13-day cultural and wine journey through Bulgaria, blending UNESCO monasteries, ancient Thracian sites, medieval capitals, and picturesque mountain towns with exclusive winery visits and tastings across renowned regions. From the spiritual serenity of Rila Monastery and the cobbled streets of Plovdiv to the historic strongholds of Veliko Tarnovo and the Black Sea hinterland, this immersive tour reveals Bulgaria’s deep history, vibrant traditions, and exceptional winemaking heritage, all complemented by carefully selected accommodations and authentic local experiences.

Itinerary

Day 01: Sofia

Arrival in Sofia. City tour including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Serdica ruins. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 02: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Damyanitsa – Sandanski

Visit Rila Monastery (UNESCO). Wine tasting at Damyanitsa Winery. Overnight in Sandanski.

Day 03: Rozhen Monastery – Melnik – Kordopulos House – Bansko

Visit Rozhen Monastery, explore Melnik and Kordopulos House. Overnight in Bansko.

Day 04: Bansko – Dobarsko – Plovdiv

Tour of Bansko and Dobarsko Church. Transfer to Plovdiv. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 05: Bachkovo – Brestovitsa – Starosel

Visit Bachkovo Monastery. Wine tasting in Brestovitsa. Explore Thracian complex in Starosel. Overnight in Starosel.

Day 06: Sliven

City tour of Sliven. Wine tasting at Blue Rocks Winery. Overnight near Sliven.

Day 07: Karnobat – Rosenovo – Varna – Shumen

Visit Markeli Fortress and wineries in Karnobat and Rosenovo. Explore Varna. Overnight in Shumen.

Day 08: Osmar – Pliska – Preslav – Madara

Visit Pliska, Preslav and Madara Horseman. Wine tasting in Osmar. Overnight in Shumen.

Day 09: Ivanovo – Ruse – Veliko Tarnovo

Visit Ivanovo Rock Monasteries and Ruse. Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 10: Veliko Tarnovo – Arbanassi – Lyaskovets

Explore Tsarevets Fortress and Arbanassi. Wine tasting in Lyaskovets. Overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 11: Pleven – Vratsa

Visit Pleven Panorama and winery in Suhindol. Transfer to Vratsa. Overnight in Vratsa.

Day 12: Vratsa – Magura Cave – Sofia

Visit Magura Cave and Magura Winery. Return to Sofia. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 13: Departure

Transfer to Sofia Airport.

Services

Included

12 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 as per itinerary (external visits)
Fuel, parking, road taxes
VAT & local taxes

Excluded

International flights
Lunches and dinners
Wine tastings (unless agreed as included)
Entrance fees to museums, monasteries, caves & UNESCO sites (Rila Monastery museum areas, Thracian tombs, fortresses, caves, panoramas, etc.)
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Tips for guide/driver
Travel insurance

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