From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting
Overview
Melnik is 3 words – wineries, history, and tradition. This is the smallest town in Bulgaria, surrounded by natural phenomena – rock pyramids! Come with us to taste different wines, to walk over the pyramids, and to listen to the stories from the guide about Melnik and Rozhen monastery!
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional guide/ driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The transfer from Sofia to Rozhen monastery is 2,5 hours. After this long journey with the car, you will be surprised by the frescoes of the monastery, built during the Middle Ages.
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Stop 2
Melnik Rozhen monastery The Rocky pyramids of Melnik The fortress of despot Slav The Museum of Vine
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Stop 3
Visit the house of a businessman from the XIXth. century.
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Stop 4
Transfer from Rozhen monastery to Melnik is less than 15 minutes. In the Middle Ages, the town had often changed its sovereignty. The fortress over the town was the residence of the nobleman Alexius Slav and may he enjoyed the magnificent panorama of the rocky pyramids. The walk to the fortress is less than 20 minutes with a reward - scenic views. Later the guide will lead you to the Museum of the wine to taste more than 3 different wines from the region. Free time for lunch and feel the town – 1,5 hours.
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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