Sofia
Arrival in Sofia, transfer and hotel check-in. Welcome dinner featuring a first selection of Bulgarian wines paired with traditional cuisine.
11 days · Quoted per enquiry
The Wines of Bulgaria
Sofia · Rila · Melnik · Struma Valley · Plovdiv · Brestovitsa · Asenovgrad · Sakar · Harmanli · Sofia
Terroir. Craft. Table.
Terroir
Melnik · Struma Valley · Brestovitsa · Sakar
Craft
Boutique wineries · local winemakers
Table
Welcome dinner · tastings · farewell wine dinner
11
days on the ground
10
stops on the route
Mavrud, Rubin, Gamza, Melnik and Dimyat
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.
Start an enquirySofia
Sofia – Bulgarian Wine Through the Centuries
Explore Sofia’s historic centre. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tasting introducing Bulgaria’s main wine regions and indigenous varieties such as Mavrud, Rubin, Gamza, Melnik and Dimyat.
Melnik
Sofia – Rila Monastery – Melnik
Travel to Rila Monastery before continuing south to Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town and one of the country’s most distinctive wine destinations.
Struma Valley
Melnik & Struma Valley
Full-day wine experience in the Melnik region. Visit one or two wineries and taste wines produced from Broad-Leaved Melnik and Melnik 55 grapes. Explore historic Melnik with an optional visit to Rozhen Monastery.
Plovdiv
Melnik – Thracian Valley – Plovdiv
Travel towards Plovdiv with a winery visit and tasting in the western Thracian Valley en route. Arrival in Plovdiv in the afternoon.
Brestovitsa
Plovdiv & Brestovitsa
Morning tour of Plovdiv’s Old Town and Ancient Theatre. In the afternoon, visit the wine-growing area around Brestovitsa and Perushtitsa, renowned for its Mavrud traditions.
Asenovgrad
Asenovgrad & Mavrud
Excursion to the Asenovgrad area, traditionally associated with one of Bulgaria’s signature red grape varieties, Mavrud. Winery visit and tasting before returning to Plovdiv.
Harmanli
Plovdiv – Sakar – Harmanli
Travel east to Sakar, one of Bulgaria’s most exciting emerging wine regions. Visit a boutique winery near Harmanli or Lyubimets and taste distinctive local red wines.
Sakar Wine Country
Full-day exploration of Sakar wine country. Visit two boutique wineries, meet local winemakers and taste Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and distinctive local blends. Optional visit to a Thracian dolmen or Mezek Fortress.
Sofia
Harmanli – Sofia
Return to Sofia. Enjoy a regional lunch or a final wine tasting en route, followed by a farewell wine dinner.
Departure
Airport transfer and departure.
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