Melnik and its sandstone pyramids, Bulgaria

9 days · Quoted per enquiry

Taste of Bulgaria

Sofia · Rila · Melnik · Plovdiv · Thracian Valley · Kazanlak · Veliko Tarnovo · Sofia

9

days on the ground

8

stops on the route

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Wine, food and traditions

Day by day

The complete journey.

Accommodation, transport and included experiences are confirmed in the tailored proposal. No departure dates or prices have been invented.

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Sofia

Day 1–2

Day 1

Sofia

Arrival followed by a traditional Bulgarian welcome dinner.

Day 2

Sofia

Explore Sofia and discover Bulgaria’s culinary traditions.

Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Sofia
Ivan Vazov National Theatre

Melnik

Day 3–4

Day 3

Sofia – Rila – Melnik

Visit Rila Monastery before continuing to the Melnik wine region.

Day 4

Melnik

Visit a local winery and taste distinctive regional wines.

Melnik and its sandstone pyramids, Bulgaria
Melnik and its sandstone pyramids

Plovdiv

Day 5

Melnik – Plovdiv

Travel to Plovdiv and explore its historic Old Town.

Plovdiv old town, Bulgaria
Plovdiv

Thracian Valley

Day 6

Thracian Valley

Visit selected wineries and enjoy tastings of Bulgarian grape varieties.

Vineyards in Bulgarian wine country
Bulgarian wine country

Veliko Tarnovo

Day 7

Plovdiv – Kazanlak – Veliko Tarnovo

Travel to the Rose Valley and visit Kazanlak to discover Bulgaria’s famous rose-oil production and traditional local products. Continue to Veliko Tarnovo.

Tsarevets Fortress, Veliko Tarnovo
Tsarevets (fortress)

Sofia

Day 8–9

Day 8

Veliko Tarnovo – Sofia

Morning tour of Tsarevets Fortress and the historic centre before returning to Sofia.

Day 9

Departure

Airport transfer and departure.

Bulgaria & the Balkans

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Taste & Traditions of Bulgaria

Sofia · Rila · Plovdiv · Kazanlak · Veliko Tarnovo · Elena · Veliko Tarnovo · Sofia

10 daysIncludes the Elena dairy
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The Wines of Bulgaria

Sofia · Rila · Melnik · Struma Valley · Plovdiv · Brestovitsa · Asenovgrad · Sakar · Harmanli · Sofia

11 daysMavrud, Rubin, Gamza, Melnik and Dimyat