Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia
At a glance
Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia is a 10h small-group experience in Bansko, Bulgaria, operated by V Travel Ltd.. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $170.69 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Adult 16–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia
from $87.14
Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 08:30
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Melnik and Rozhen Monastery is in the top 3 destinations in western Bulgaria. Melnik is a unique area for wine lovers and sommeliers where you will learn why Sir Winston Churchill used to order wine from Melnik every year.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup
- Driver/guide in English
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Admission fee for Kordopoulov House Museum
- Wine-tasting package of 4 wines and snack paid on the spot
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 50m
he Kordopulov (or Kordopulov's) House is a large Bulgarian National Revival house in the southwestern Bulgarian town of Melnik. It was built in 1754 specifically for wine production and was bought by the rich and known Greek merchant Manolis Kordopulos. The house, possibly the largest of its kind and period, is located in the town's eastern part and consists of a ground floor that includes a wine cellar, a semi-basement for economic needs and a bay floor intended to be inhabited.
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Stop 2
These unique natural formations attract tourists from all over the world. It is thought that the limestone of which they are composed is the result of erosion, and those forces continue to alter their shape.
These fantastically sculpted rocks have assumed the most varied shapes and details, resembling stone mushrooms, haystacks, minarets, alpine ridges and peaks, swords, obelisks, Egyptian pyramids, Gothic cathedrals, and so forth. -
Stop 3 · 1h
Вe will head to a nearby village - Rojen, where you could have nice lunch and a glass of excellent local wine. We will pay a quick visit to an old monastery, the third most important monastery in Bulgaria.
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Stop 4 · 1h 30m
Our final stop will be one of the best wine cellars of Bulgaria - Villa Melnik. You will have a guided tour on site by the owner's family member. After wine tasting their products, you can buy some great wine at special price and we will head back to Sofia.
Meeting point
Please provide your exact address.
Traveller ratings
5.0
2 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 2
- 4 ★ 0
- 3 ★ 0
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 0
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Melnik Wine Tasting tour from Sofia take?
The experience lasts about 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $170.69 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel drop-off; Air-conditioned vehicle; Hotel pickup; Driver/guide in English.
Where does it start?
Please provide your exact address.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Bansko.
