Tastings in the cradle of Bulgarian wine producing with an overnight in the ancient city of 7 hills – Plovdiv.
Day 1
TRANSFER
1h20 drive
Our friendly team will meet you at the arrivals at Sofia Airport with a sign with your name. The drive to the first wine cellar will be around 1H20 minutes. We will stop for refreshments on the way
WINE CELLAR #1
BESSA VALLEY WINERY
Inspired by the ancient Thracian tribe Bessi, the new “Bessians” produce finest quality wine on a perfect terroir located close to a river and mountain. Included: tour of the vine, tasting of 5 different wines, cheese and local snacks, water, commentary
LUNCH BREAK
3-COURSE MEAL IN A LOCAL RESTAURANT
Enjoy a delicious lunch after the wine tasting. Included: salad, main course, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage
WINE CELLAR #2
VILLA YUSTINA WINERY
Modern technology in wine producing combined with perfect growing factors lead to quality in wide range of still and sparkling wines. Included: visit of the vine yards, the route of wine, tasting 5 wines with snacks, water
TRANSFER TO PLOVDIV
0h40 DRIVE
A short drive towards the city of Plovdiv – Cultural capital of Europe for 2019 and the oldest city in Europe
HOTEL
4* AND CENTRALLY LOCATED
The hotel is centrally located and close to everything by foot. You’ll sleep very well and have a nice breakfast on the next morning
AFTERNOON IN PLOVDIV’S OLD TOWN
3 HOURS WALKING TOUR
Explore the old part of the city with its rich architectural heritage, the ancient amphitheater, the stadium and the view from the hills
DINNER
FULL MENU IN THE RESTAURANT
Have a nice dinner in the iconic “Kapana” area. Included: salad, main course, bottle of wine, water
Day 2
WINE CELLAR #3
STAROSEL WINERY
After breakfast and check out, we head north of Plovdiv, towards the southern skirts of Sredna Gora mountain. In 1H drive we reach the quiet and beautiful place where ancient Thracian rulers used to reside and enjoy their wine. Included: walk in the cellar with commentary, tasting of 3 specially selected wines
LUNCH IN THE COMPLEX
3-COURSE MEAL
Taste the carefully prepared food in one of the restaurants from one of the cheffs. Included: salad, main course, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage
WINE CELLAR #4
CHATEAU COPSA
In 1H drive we reach Chateau Copsa – where making good wine is art. Nested in the heart of the Rose Valley, on top of a hill, the family run winery produces exceptional white wine as well as high end coupage red and rose. Included: 5 different wines, bulgarian cheese mix and dry fruits, commentary
TRANSFER TO SOFIA
2H15 DRIVE
On the way back to Sofia through the panoramic road “Podbalkan” we will stop for refreshments
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