Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia

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10 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Explore the charm of Melnik and its famed wines with a delightful guided tour. Discover why Churchill favored these vintages, visit Rozhen Monastery, and savor the unique Bulgarian flavors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Melnik and Rozhen Monastery is in the top 3 destinations in western Bulgaria. Melnik is a unique area for wine lovers and sommeliers where you will learn why Sir Winston Churchill used to order wine from Melnik every year.

What You Get

Hotel drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Minimum age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

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Kordopulova House

he Kordopulov (or Kordopulov's) House is a large Bulgarian National Revival house in the southwestern Bulgarian town of Melnik. It was built in 1754 specifically for wine production and was bought by the rich and known Greek merchant Manolis Kordopulos. The house, possibly the largest of its kind and period, is located in the town's eastern part and consists of a ground floor that includes a wine cellar, a semi-basement for economic needs and a bay floor intended to be inhabited.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

The Melnik Pyramids (Pass By)

These unique natural formations attract tourists from all over the world. It is thought that the limestone of which they are composed is the result of erosion, and those forces continue to alter their shape. These fantastically sculpted rocks have assumed the most varied shapes and details, resembling stone mushrooms, haystacks, minarets, alpine ridges and peaks, swords, obelisks, Egyptian pyramids, Gothic cathedrals, and so forth.
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Rozhen Monastery

Вe will head to a nearby village - Rojen, where you could have nice lunch and a glass of excellent local wine. We will pay a quick visit to an old monastery, the third most important monastery in Bulgaria.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
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Villa Melnik Winery

Our final stop will be one of the best wine cellars of Bulgaria - Villa Melnik. You will have a guided tour on site by the owner's family member. After wine tasting their products, you can buy some great wine at special price and we will head back to Sofia.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Excellent day trip from Sophia
September 20, 2019
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V Travel Ltd provided a well-organised and enjoyable day trip from Sophia to Melnik, with an excellent wine tasting at a modern winery.

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Awesome guide
May 06, 2019
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Absolutely fantastic trip, the monestary it self was a little mediocre compared to those in other parts of Europe. However, our guide made the tour, Georgi’s knowledge of the local area, historic, ...read more

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