Wines & Wonders: 13Day Romania and Bulgaria Wine Tour

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13 days (approximately)
Pickup offered

“Wines & Wonders: A 13Day Journey Through Romania & Bulgaria” invites discerning travelers
to experience the best of Eastern Europe’s wine culture—savouring local grape varieties like Mavrud,
Rubin, Melnik, and Fetească Neagră across boutique estates and UNESCO heritage landscapes.
This tour blends immersive tastings (including at Midalidare Estate and Thracian Valley vineyards)
with historic sites—from the Dracularich citadel of Sighișoara to the ancient Bulgarian capitals Veliko
Tarnovo and Plovdiv—and rests each evening in carefully selected 4star hotels with local character.

What's Included

All land transportation Bulgaria – Romania
Border assistance
Private guide/driver for 13 days
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Tour planning and operational coordination
Breakfast (Optional[12])
Breakfast
Airport arrival (Day 1) and departure (Day 13) transfers
12 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Lunches and dinners (unless explicitly stated)
Wine tastings, winery dinners, wine museums
Entrance fees (fortresses, castles, museums, UNESCO sites)
Optional folklore dinners or cultural shows
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visa fees (if applicable)

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from Sofia Airport (SOF) – from both terminals – or from any centrally located hotel in Sofia.
Please provide your arrival details (airline, flight number, arrival time) at least 7 days before the tour.
Your driver/guide will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall at the airport, holding a sign with your name or your group’s name.
For hotel pickups, please be ready at the main reception/lobby about 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
If you arrive in Sofia earlier than Day 1 of the tour, we can arrange an extra transfer or a pre-tour hotel night upon request.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Sofia → Veliko Tarnovo

    1 stop
  • 1
    Veliko Tarnovo

    Land at Sofia Airport, private transfer to Veliko Tarnovo (former Bulgarian capital). Afternoon guided walk of the Tsarevets Fortress and Old Town.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Veliko Tarnovo → Arbanasi → Plovdiv

    1 stop
  • 2
    Arbanasi

    Visit Arbanasi village and its historic churches. Transfer to Plovdiv; evening stroll through Old Town and Roman Amphitheatre.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Plovdiv & Thracian Valley Wine Tasting

    1 stop
  • 3
    Melnik

    Morning guided tour of Plovdiv. Afternoon wine tasting at a local winery in Thracian Valley (Mavrud, Rubin, Melnik).

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Plovdiv → Kazanlak → Stara Zagora (Midalidare Estate)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Visit Kazanlak’s Rose Valley and a Thracian tomb; cliffside beehive tombs. Stay at Midalidare Estate wineryhotel for wine museum visit, tasting of ~8 premium wines + dinner.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Stara Zagora → Sofia

    1 stop
  • 5
    Stara Zagora

    Morning city attractions at Stara Zagora (Roman Forum, Neolithic Museum). Transfer back to Sofia, evening free or folklore dinner optional.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Sofia City Tour

    1 stop
  • 6
    Sofia

    Guided tour including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, Serdica ruins, National History Museum. Leisure afternoon for shopping or museum visits.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Sofia → Bucharest (Romania)

    1 stop
  • 7
    Bucharest

    Drive to Bucharest—capital of Romania Evening on your own; recommended guided dinner with local cuisine and wine.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    Bucharest → Dealu Mare Wine Region

    1 stop
  • 8
    Bucharest

    City tour: Parliament, Old Town, Revolution Square. Afternoon transport to Dealu Mare wine region for vineyard tour and tasting.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    Dealu Mare → Sinaia → Brasov

    1 stop
  • 9
    Brasov

    Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia. Continue to Brașov, walking tour of Black Church, Old Town square.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    Brașov → Bran Castle → Sighișoara

    1 stop
  • 10
    Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View

    Visit Dracula’s Bran Castle and Rasnov Citadel. Drive to Sighișoara, medieval hilltop citadel tour.

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 11

    Sighișoara → Biertan → Sibiu

    1 stop
  • 11
    Biertan Fortified Church

    Visit UNESCO Biertan fortified church. Tour of Sibiu old town (turn-ofcentury architecture, squares).

    8 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 12

    Sibiu → Bucharest

    1 stop
  • 12
    Sibiu

    Morning free or optional wine lunch in Sibiu. Return to Bucharest for farewell dinner with Romanian wine pairing.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Departure

    1 stop
  • 13
    Bucharest

    Morning at leisure in Bucharest. Transfer to the airport for return flight.

    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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