From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting | La Vacanza Travel

From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Bulgaria, Sofia Region, Sofia
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  • 11 hours
  • Sofia
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

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!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rozhen Monastery, Rozhen, Melnik 2820 Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The Melnik Pyramids, Pirin Planina, Melnik Bulgaria

Melnik

Rozhen monastery

The Rocky pyramids of Melnik

The fortress of despot Slav

The Museum of Vine

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Kordopulova House, Melnik Bulgaria

Visit the house of a businessman from the XIXth. century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province

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.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide/ driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
  • Entry/Admission - The Melnik Pyramids
  • Entry/Admission - Kordopulova House

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Departure Time

07:00 AM

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Duration

11 hours


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