Wine Tour of South Bulgaria
This tour presents the perky side of the Bulgarian nation. During the trip you explore some of Bulgaria's traditional and some of its modern wine regions.
Best period: April 30 – October 31
Tour type: small group tours – there is a guide accompanying you throughout the whole trip, meeting you at the airport upon arrival and leaving you at the airport again for departure. We use well-trained and experienced local people with good knowledge of English. The group size is normally 8 – 12 people, if not specially mentioned.
Difficulty grade: To prepare yourself for the best of your vacation we recommend that you start planning it in an advance. You should be in good health condition and not too bad physical condition.
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Details |
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Price Includes |
(WT-10043-P) |
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Transfers from and to the Airport |
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Transportation by car / bus |
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7 overnights HB |
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6 lunches |
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7 wine testings |
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Specialist English speaking guide |
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All parking taxes and entrance fees |
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Price Excludes |
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Flights to Bulgaria and back
Airport taxes
insurances
Personal expenses |
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Suitability / Level |
No Experience Required |
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Minimum Age |
16 |
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Theme |
Small Group Travel
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Max Group Size |
12 |
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Itinerary
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Departure dates 2008:
31 may, 07 june, 21 june, 12 july, 26 july, 09 august, 30 august, 13 september, 27 september, 11 october, 25 october
Day 1 - The tour begins with a transfer from the Airport to the 3* holiday village in Sofia, free time, dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Breakfast. Departure South for the town of Melnik. On the way – visit of Rislki monastery (one of Europe's largets monasteries and located in some of Bulgaria's most beautiful terrain. It is situated at the end of a winding road through high rock walls in a soft, green woods. Afternoon wine-tasting in the Damyanitza winery before the accommodation in the town of Melnik. Evening wine-tasting of Melnik wines and folklore program in the winery of the 3* hotel with typical local architecture, dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - Breakfast. Observation of the Rock pyramids in the town of Melnik, visit of Rozhen monastery 10 km. from Melnik. Departure for the town of Plovdiv (the second largest city in Bulgaria). On the way – travel by the Bansko mountain resort, sightseeing of the centre, lunch in the Molerova house. In Plovdiv – accommodation at a 3* hotel, sightseeing tour of the Old town. Dinner, wine-tasting of local wines and folklore program in the House of wine, Villa Vinifera in the village of Brestovitza. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Breakfast. Departure for the town of Kardzhali (110 km, 275 m a.s.l.) in the Eastern Rhodopi Mountains. It is the main town in Kardzhali province and most important administrative, industrial and commercial centre of the Eastern Rhodopi region. The town is spread on both sides of ancient Arda river, between two dams: Kardzhali and Studen Kladenets (Cold well). Visit of the archaeological and religious complex of Perperikon (470 m a.s.l.), lunch in an authentic restaurant, visit of The Assumption of Holy Mother church. Accommodation at a 2* hotel on the board of Kardzhali dam, 1 hour boat walk over the dam. Dinner in swimming tavern. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 - Breakfast. Drive east to the town of Ivaylovgrad (100 km, 104 m a.s.l.). On the way – visit of the Sanctuary of Orpheus near the village of Tatul 25 km from the town of Kardzhali, lunch time in the village Pelevun, proceed on for visiting the National revival tombs, the Ethnographical exposition arranged in the authentic Paskalev's house and the authentic Mutafchiev's house in the town of Ivaylovgrad. Dinner with folklore performance and wine tasting in the Yamantiev's winery. Accommodation and overnight at a family hotel.
Day 6 - Breakfast. Travel north to the village of Stambolovo 90 km. On the way visit of the site Deaf stones for its impressive rock forms. Lunch with wine-tasting in the Stambolovo winery. Proceed on to the town of Banya – accommodation in a 3 * SPA hotel. Dinner with wine-tasting of wines from the royal selection in the Royal house of the town. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 7 - Breakfast. Travel west to Sofia. On the way – visit of Koprivshtitza architectural reserve with lunch in local tavern. Accommodation in a 3* holiday village in Sofia. Sightseeing tour of Sofia in the afternoon (walking and by bus – 2 hours). Evening wine-tasting in the luxury Todoroff winery with dinner and folklore program. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 - Breakfast. Transfer to Sofia airport. Departure. |
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Accommodation
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3 * holiday village in Sofia
3 * family hotel in Melnik
3 * hotel in Plovdiv
2 * family hotel in Kardzhali
2 * family hotel in Ivaylovgrad
3 * hotel in Hissar |
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Holidays
Extras |
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We have provided a little section of extra travel needs that you may need and to make life easier for our customers. We aim to provide all the extras you would need; flights, hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking. |
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