From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting

11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
Professional guide/ driver
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rozhen Monastery

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Melnik Pyramids

    Melnik Rozhen monastery The Rocky pyramids of Melnik The fortress of despot Slav The Museum of Vine

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kordopulova House

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Melnik

    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bulgarian Fairy Tale

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break

Cancellation Policy

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

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