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Taste of Bulgaria

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

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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.

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.

Plovdiv

Day 5

Melnik – Plovdiv

Travel to Plovdiv and explore its historic Old Town.

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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Bulgaria Uncorked

Sofia · Borovitza · Magura · Bononia Estate · ChaTony · Tipchenitza · Maryan · Stara Zagora · Midalidare · Sakar · Harmanli · Plovdiv · Chateau Copsa · Perushtitsa · Sofia

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