14-Day Balkan Food & Wine Tour: Bulgaria, Transylvania & Serbia

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10 days (approximately)
Pickup offered

Experience Greece and Bulgaria through their flavors on this immersive gastronomic journey, combining hands-on cooking classes, local food markets, and curated wine tastings across two of the Balkans’ most authentic culinary regions.

Unlike standard tours, this experience blends food, culture, and travel into one seamless itinerary, featuring small group sizes, carefully selected 4-star accommodations, and thoughtfully planned routes that remove the stress of multi-country travel.

From traditional dishes to regional wines, each stop is designed to give you a deeper connection to local life, making this tour ideal for travelers who want more than sightseeing, offering a true taste of the Balkans.

What's Included

9 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Airport arrival & departure transfers
Tour planning and operational handling
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Private guide/driver for 10 days
Breakfast (Optional[9])
Breakfast
Cross-border logistics Greece–Bulgaria–Greece
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Lunches and dinners (unless explicitly stated)
Visa fees (if applicable)
Wine tastings, rakia tastings, food tastings
Cooking classes and special workshops
Entrance fees (sites, wineries, distilleries)
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Arrival: Private meet & greet at Thessaloniki, Airport arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name or group name.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Thessaloniki (Greece)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Thessaloniki

    Airport transfer Welcome dinner with Meze menu & local ouzo

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Thessaloniki Culinary Tour

    1 stop
  • 2
    Thessaloniki

    Morning visit to Kapani & Modiano markets Guided food tasting tour (bougatsa, koulouri, olives) Visit local kafeneio for Greek coffee & dessert Wine tasting in a boutique urban winery

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Thessaloniki – Melnik (Bulgaria)

    1 stop
  • 3
    Melnik

    Scenic drive to Bulgaria Stop at Rupel Wine Cellar for tasting and lunch Arrival in Melnik Dinner with local organic dishes

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Melnik Wine Region

    1 stop
  • 4
    Melnik

    Tour of Villa Melnik Winery with tastings Traditional Bulgarian lunch in a village taverna Free afternoon for spa & relaxation Optional yogurt and banitsa cooking class

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Melnik – Bansko – Plovdiv

    1 stop
  • 5
    Plovdiv

    Morning transfer via Bansko Short tour and lunch in the mountain resort Arrival in Plovdiv Dinner at a trendy fusion restaurant

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Plovdiv Food Wine Day

    1 stop
  • 6
    Plovdiv

    Walking tour of the Old Town Cheese tasting and Bulgarian charcuterie Cooking class: Shopska salad & kavarma Afternoon wine tasting at Dragomir Winery Estate

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Plovdiv – Sofia

    1 stop
  • 7
    Sofia

    Drive to Sofia Visit to local artisan food market and lunch Gourmet dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Sofia Exploration Rakia Tasting

    1 stop
  • 8
    Sofia

    Guided cultural walking tour (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Market Hall) Visit a rakia distillery with tasting and snacks Traditional dinner with live folklore music

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Sofia – Thessaloniki

    1 stop
  • 9
    Thessaloniki

    Return to Greece Farewell lunch at a farm-to-table estate near Thessaloniki Free evening

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 10
    Thessaloniki

    Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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