Things to do in Sofia, Sofia Region: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Tour of Hisarya; visit the temple in Starosel an ancient Neolithic and Thracian remains; taste typical Bulgarian wine.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wine tasting, Transport by modern vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Escape to wine country on this full day wine tour from Sofia! Most of us are familiar with the wines of Western Europe but did you know that wine has been made over here in the East on the lands of modern Bulgaria for up towards 5000 years, and that Bulgaria produces amazing award-winning wines? Indulge your senses and taste the finest wines that Bulgaria has to offer at two different wineries on this tour led by a private tour leader. Every step of your tour is well-planned from the moment your tour leader greets you in the lobby of your hotel to the moment he/she drops you off again after 9 hours of tasting, eating, learning and lots of fun! A delicious traditional lunch is served between winery visits! Discover. Relax. Enjoy.

Inclusions: Lunch, Two Wine Tastings (5 wines per winery), Tours of Two Wineries, Tour Leader, Hotel pickup and drop-off (please inform local supplier of hotel name), Transport by air-conditioned minivan or private vehicle (depending on number of people)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (wine is available to purchase at wineries), Food and drinks, if not specified in the tour description, Gratuities

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

• Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century. • Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery. • Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history. • Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria. • Know more about Bulgarian culture • We offer personalized, educational wine tours! • Taste 5 types of Bulgarian wines.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Driver guide, You will taste 5 types of wine

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

1. The incredible history: Plovdiv is on the 8th place for oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Inhabited since 4,000 B.C., beginning with a Neolithic settlement, Plovdiv has been conquered many times throughout the years by the Thracians, the Greeks and the Romans. Plovdiv contains 13 cultural layers. 2. We offer personalized, educational wine tours! 3. It’s a European city of culture for 2019 4. Know more about Bulgarian culture

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Vino tasting- 5 different wines!, Bottled water, Driver guide

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Breakfast

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

We often travel to places without being able to truly immerse into the local lifestyle and traditions. Change this pattern! We invite you to step in the shoes of a Bulgarian and explore the city through a different angle! On this 3h interactive tour, we give you the chance to experience Bulgaria through all your senses. Our knowledgable guides will share with you interesting stories related to what we do here in a different way. You will be able to taste typical Bulgarian breakfast food, learn the steps of our national dance, master your skills in Cyrillic and most importantly have a lot of fun! The tour includes: - degustation of typical Bulgarian breakfast food - banitsa, boza and ayrian - degustation of rose tea & jam - a meal in a local restaurant - admission to a museum

Inclusions: Professional guide, Degustation of typical Bulgarian breakfast food, spirits, appetizers, and rose products, Entrance in a museum, Dance lesson, Lesson on the use of Cyrillic

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tips

The tour includes a visit to vineyards, observation of the process of the production and tasting of several types of local wine. The tour proceeds with walk in the Old Town of Plovdiv, proclaimed as an architectural open-air museum. The tour includes a hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: Lunch, Wine tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottle of water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Beverages during lunch

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

Feel like a local in Sofia with this 3-hour tour. You will become a real Bulgarian by tasting the traditional food (shopska salad) and drinks (ayryan). Afterwards you will take a walk around the city with your guide, who will show you the Rotunda St. George, St. Nedelya church, Banya Bashi, Mosque and the Synagogue. Next stop will be Central Hali Market where you can buy some traditional products. The last stop of the tour will be a typical restaurant where you will taste fantastic Bulgarian wine together with different meat cuts – meze: lukanka, babek, fillet Elena, pastarma.

Inclusions: Snacks, Wine tasting, Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off