The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Bulgaria, Bulgaria

This tour is going to enchant you with the sophistication and high quality of the Bulgarian wines produced at Edoardo Miroglio winery in Elenovo. Edoardo Miroglio boutique winery is one of the top 3 Bulgarian wineries and its a must experience for anyone loving wines and the wine culture. Be enchanted in the heart of the Thracian valley!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, All wine tastings & light lunch, Tour of the winery & E-guide, Hands-on experience in the production, Transport - if the correct option is chosen

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Find the French traces in the history of the city by taking this walking and wine tasting tour of Varna. It has lots of gems to for you to discover. Full flexibility for the customer allows to choose between 2 options: privately-guided tour and self-guided tour. The privately-guided our includes absolutely everything as the local guide is fantastic and will also go off-the-beaten path for you. Whereas the self-guided option puts you in the shoes of the tour guide and by using our dedicated logistics which are sent 1 day prior the tour to you, you navigate and explore at your own pace following specific timing spots. Extremely easy, entertaining and loved by the customers. Superb experience in Varna like no other, uncovering lots of secrets and making you comfortable with superb Bulgarian wines.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Professional guide (if the privately-guided option is chosen), E-guide with all info and logistics (if the self-guided option is chosen)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Transport, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Immerse yourself in Bulgarian history and culture during this 4-hour private experiential walking and wine tasting tour of Varna. Wander through the archaeological museum and marvel at its vast collection of gold necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry. Learn how local discoveries changed historians’ perception of the development of civilization. Take a guided tour of the Roman Baths and visit the Dormition of the Mother of God Cathedral, all with a friendly, knowledgeable guide. Taste quality Bulgarian wines and appetizers. Learn more in-depth about our culture and lifestyle. All that with a private local guide at your own pace and comfort.

Inclusions: 3 wine tastings with appetizers, Professional local guide, Personalized E-guide with all sights info for convenience, Hotel pick up and drop off if needed in the city of Varna

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses and insurance

Experience the special flavors of Varna on this 4-hour food and wine walking tour. Accompanied by a local guide, partake in 10 tastings that encompass the cuisine of the city. Sip 3 different Bulgarian wines and stroll through notable food-related sites to gain a deeper understanding of Bulgarian cuisine, the architecture of Varna and the spirit of the Black Sea capital.

Inclusions: Wine tastings, Food tastings, Professional local guide, Personalized E-guide with all sights info for your convenience, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Personal expenses & insurance

Explore the picturesque Varna area on an 8-hour tour. Accompanied by a guide, discover the beautiful coastline of Cape Kaliakra with ruins dotting the white rocky cliffs. Partake in a wine tasting garden at Balchik Palace, where you can stroll through the Botanical Garden. Take stunning photos at the top 2 Bulgarian golf resorts. Travel comfortably in a climate-controlled vehicle with your own guide at your own pace.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, All transportation by a private vehicle with hotel pick up and drop off, Professional local guide, Personalized E-guide with sights info for your convenience, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, lunch and insurance

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.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Driver/guide in English, Air-conditioned vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

This amazing 2-day private trip taking you from the Romanian capital – Bucharest, to the neighboring country of Bulgaria is a great way to discover two unique countries full of East European charm. The trip starts early in the morning when we will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest and begin our journey to Bulgaria, to the foothills of the Balkan Mountains. We cover so many interesting sights on the way through Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Gurkovo, Kazanlak, Stara Zagora and have the overnight in Plovdiv. There are 2 lunch included, wine tasting and walking tours in the cities of Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo and Plovdiv. The entrance fees for most of the sights are included in the price and getting into sights is as per the itinerary. Your private guide could customize this tour to fit anything you like. Enjoy with your private guide in a private comfortable car!

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, 1 night accommodation in a 4* hotel in Plovdiv, Breakfast and 2 lunches – in Veliko Tarnovo and Ruse, Wine tasting, Professional tour guide and driver, Pick up and drop off Bucharest, Personalized e-guide with all sights info for convenience

Exclusions: Private expenses and insurance

Experience the degustation of wines produced in a small scale, craft winery. Learn about the winemaking traditions and present tendencies in Veliko Tarnovo region. Taste traditional gourmet foods and match them with the wine. Enjoy the rural scenery and mountain views.

Inclusions: Snacks, wine

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During your personal tasting experience I will guide you through the distinctive world of Bulgarian wines. Although Bulgaria has been producing wine for 5000 years it is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world. Now a rising new generation of Bulgarian boutique winemakers are devoted to the craft and bringing new attention to our country. You will taste 5 wine varieties of local grapes unique to Bulgaria, that can not be found anywhere else: Miskets, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza and Rubin. Plus, local cheeses, artisanal bread and mineral water. The tasting is held in one of the best boutique wine shops in Sofia – Tempus Vini, which is located on an artsy street in the city center, known for its fine restaurants and boutiques. And just a few streets away from Sofia’s main pedestrian boulevard. During the tasting I can tell you about the wine regions of Bulgaria including the history and the wine culture of my beautiful country. All tastings are held in English or Bulgarian

Inclusions: Tasting of unique Bulgarian grapes

Exclusions: Private transportation

Rila Monastery private tour will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more -  Bulgaria's most visited UNESCO place, the 14th century defensive tower and a local wine cellar. Enjoy the wonderful frescoes from 19th century, representing the achievement of the Bulgarian Revival painting school, feel the amazing spirit of the largest monastery in the country, surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Rila mountain. In the afternoon we will visit a special winery where you will try 3-5 different wines.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine tasting, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Audio guide available for extra 5 euro per person ( EN, ES, IT, DE, RU