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From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting
- Duration11 hours
- Max Travelers5 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
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!
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What's included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional guide/ driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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.
Melniknn Rozhen monasterynn The Rocky pyramids of Melniknn The fortress of despot Slavnn The Museum of Vine
Visit the house of a businessman from the XIXth. century.
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. nLater the guide will lead you to the Museum of the wine to taste more than 3 different wines from the region. nFree time for lunch and feel the town u2013 1,5 hours.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.