Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia
Overview
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.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Hotel drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Driver/guide in English
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
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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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
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Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Minimum age is 18 years
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