Wine tasting tour in town of Melnik
Tour schedule:
From 185 BGN
Tour Details
The tour is provided in small groups up to 8 participants.
Everyone loves to have fun and when the theme is wine, the good mood is guaranteed.
Wine tours are usually very affordable and tourists are welcomed to enjoy and learn about local wine traditions and wine production. Also this wine tour in the town of Melnik takes you through 5,000 years of tradition and history of winemaking. The legend tells of the locals – the Thracian tribe Maedi, that became famous in Europe for its best wine. In the local vineyards, you will be enchanted by the romance of authentic architecture, culture and traditions. In this tour, the taste of the wine will accompany you all the time.
Prices (Full day tour):
2 x Participants: € 135 p.p (264 BGN p.p)
4 x Participants: € 115 p.p (225 BGN p.p)
6 x Participants: € 105 p.p (205 BGN p.p)
8 x Participants: € 95 p.p (185 BGN p.p)
Tour could be Tailor made or Private. Please contact us for more information.
Highlights:
Day Tour
∗ Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ Wine tasting in the largest Revival house in Bulgaria and in the Balkans – the Kordopulov house, Melnik.
∗ Discover the town of Melnik and learn about the history of the region, winemaking traditions and culture. Our tour guides will tell you many interesting facts about the history of these magnificent places.
∗ Wine tasting in wine cell at the town of Melnik.
∗ Lunch and relax in a traditional country restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food, fine wine and lovely atmosphere.
∗ Wine tasting while enjoying the magnificent view of Villa Melnik, the afternoon sun and the wonderful authentic atmosphere of the region.
∗ Discover the antique town of Heraclea Sintica. There are ruins of representative buildings of the ancient city were built with great grace, the city layout was constructed in accordance with the principles of the Hippodamian Plan. A part of the city basilica was also preserved, where various litigation were resolved. Coins and two tablets of Heracles and Artemis were discovered. Heraclea Sintica was an ancient Greek polis built by Philip II of Macedon.
∗ Departure back to Sofia.
In case of medical issues or allergies you should always consult your tour representative if you are not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day tour
∗ 09:00: Tour starts from the parking lot behind the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, or from your preferable place if booked in advance. The trip to the town of Heraclea Sintica lasts about two and a half hours through picturesque Bulgarian nature.
∗ 11:30 – 12:30: Wine tasting in the largest Revival house in Bulgaria and in the Balkans – the Kordopulov house, Melnik.
∗ 12: 30 – 13:30: Discover the town of Melnik and learn about the history of the region, winemaking traditions and culture. Our tour guides will tell you many interesting facts about the history of these magnificent places.
∗ 13:30 – 14:00: Wine tasting in wine cell at the town of Melnik.
∗ 14:00 – 15:00: Lunch and relax in a traditional country restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food, fine wine and lovely atmosphere.
∗ 15:00 – 16:00: Wine tasting while enjoying the magnificent view of Villa Melnik, the afternoon sun and the wonderful authentic atmosphere of the region.
∗ 16:30 – 17:00: Discover the antique town of Heraclea Sintica. There are ruins of representative buildings of the ancient city were built with great grace, the city layout was constructed in accordance with the principles of the Hippodamian Plan. A part of the city basilica was also preserved, where various litigation were resolved. Coins and two tablets of Heracles and Artemis were discovered. Heraclea Sintica was an ancient Greek polis built by Philip II of Macedon.
∗ 17:00: Departure back to Sofia.
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Sofia at the parking lot behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
Pick up/ Drop off points:
From Sofia - Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point SOFIA google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
From Plovdiv - Our team will be waiting to greet at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
The smallest town in Bulgaria (80 residents), Melnik, is nested in the south slopes of Pirin, among sand pyramids with queer forms. The finds from the antiquity discovered upon the archaeological diggings testify for its centuries-old history. The first written pieces of evidence for the Melnik Fortress refer to the beginning of the 11th century. The first settlers on the territory of contemporary Melnik were the Thracians, and more particularly the Thracian tribe Maedi, of which the legendary rebel Spartacus originated. A few centuries later, the Romans lived on this ground. This proves the ancient Roman bridge, which is still preserved in the town of Melnik. The Slavs, who were consequently residing on this territory, had called their settlement Melnik, because of the surrounding sand pyramids. The name comes from the Slavonic word “Mel”, which means white clay, crayon.
In 1215 Melnik turned into a capital of an independent feudal principality, ruled by Despot Alexius Slav. The ruins of his fortress are preserved to the present days, near the town.
Wine production has been a tradition in the Melnik region for centuries, so it is not surprising that there are dozens of wineries around. Due to the dry, sandy soils in the area, the vines are among the very few crops that can be successfully grown there. In addition, the warm climate and hot summer (this is the warmest part of Bulgaria) provide excellent conditions for growing beautiful grapes. Thus, after hundreds of sunny hours in the summer, winemakers are happy to harvest well-ripened grapes – the ideal basis for a rich and tasty wine.
Our professional guide has a lot to share with you about the historical journey of wine and the ancient heritage of the city.
Food:
Our guests can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available.
Dinners are usually provided within the hotel or restaurant. You should always consult member of our staff if you have any alergy to the ingredients of the dishs or you not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
What is included:
(pre arrangement required)
(pre arrangement required)
Price included:
Prices (Full day tour):
2 x Participants: € 135 p.p (264 BGN p.p)
4 x Participants: € 115 p.p (225 BGN p.p)
6 x Participants: € 105 p.p (205 BGN p.p)
8 x Participants: € 95 p.p (185 BGN p.p)
Tour could be Tailor made or Private. Please contact us for more information.
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Wine tasting in the largest Revival house in Bulgaria and in the Balkans – the Kordopulov house, Melnik.
∗ Visi to town of Melnik.
∗ Wine tasting while enjoying the magnificent view of Villa Melnik.
∗ Discover the antique town of Heraclea Sintica.
∗ English speaking guide.
Price excluded:
∗ Personal expenses.
Quotation form:
We can cater for group of any size. We will design an Intinery to suit your badget requrements to help you getb the most of your experiances.
