Bulgaria · WINE TOURS
Mavrud from the Thracian valley, Melnik’s broad-leaved vines, Rubin bred here in the 1940s. These 15 tastings are priced per person, clear about how many cellars you visit and whether lunch and the driver are included.
Taste five Bulgarian wines with local cheeses at Tempus Vini in Sofia, and learn how grapes, regions, and history shape the country’s wine culture.
“Great selection of Wine & Cheese and it was interesting to hear about the background of wine production in Bulgaria.”
Taste five rare Bulgarian grape varieties, local cheeses, and Sofia’s wine story in a friendly one-hour tasting at Tempus Vini.
“Great experience, well organized, great and interesting local wines that every wine lover must try, recommended.”
Taste five Bulgarian wines and two local cheeses in central Sofia, with stories, regional tips, and guidance from an expert host.
“Really interesting, nice selection of wines, welcome host who spoke perfect English”
Tour DiVes Winery near Nessebar, hear the Battle of Aheloy story, taste six Bulgarian wines, and enjoy Black Sea views for $24.14.
“Absolutely lovely experience! Our tour began with a lavender smelling part of the different types of lavender growing on the premises, including a history lesson. Since we were already outside we were shown the process of the wine making as well. Afterwards we started tasting 6 different wines, which included award winning wines! The whole tour was given by the lovely Vasi! Would absolutely recommend this experience to friends and family! P.S: Of course we bought a couple of wines to enjoy at home!”
Walk Sofia’s historic center, see Serdika and the Rotunda, then taste Bulgarian wine with local meat bites at a traditional restaurant.
“Nice long walk with lots of thing to see! Not very much food and wine though. We had a great guide!”
Explore Old Nessebar with a flexible audio guide, map, ancient sights, and a small Bulgarian wine tasting for $15.
“The audio guide was good and informative but it was a struggle to use. I had to follow our route on google maps and then switch to the narrative in a different tab-sometimes we had to reload the maps so it was a bit of a mess about”
Taste three aged Bulgarian rakias with appetizers, explore a charming bottle collection, and learn how this national spirit evolved.
“To know about the history and evolution of the rakia. The bottle collection was impressive”
Taste Bulgarian wines in UNESCO-listed Nessebar with an oenologist, courtyard setting, local pairings, and an optional gourmet meal.
“5 star way to spend a couple of hours. The owner was friendly, knowledgeable about the wines and regions. We had 5 wines all different, a lovely tasting board included, which really helped us navigate the tasting and pairings. No sales patter about buying the wines either, which is why we bought 2 of the wines that stood out to us. 5 star afternoon thank you”
Taste six Bulgarian boutique wines with local meats and cheeses at a cozy Sofia wine bar, with history, regional grapes, and bottles to buy.
“The tasting was very informative. Table was set beautifully. Selection of wine was very diverse and yummy. Ended up buying quite a few bottles ;) highly recommend the experience even as a solo traveler as I was.”
Explore Nessebar’s 15 landmarks with a multilingual audio guide, then taste local wine. A flexible two-hour tour for $17.
“Wycieczka zajmująca nieco ponad godzinę plus degustacja wina. Miejscowość nieduża lecz urokliwa mająca swój klimat. Godna polecenia, wino z miejscowej winiarni bardzo dobre nie do znalezienia w żadnym ze sklepów nawet w Słonecznym Brzegu.”
Explore Sofia’s boutique wine scene with Pavlin, tasting Bulgarian wines and local nibbles at three intimate venues.
“I had a wonderful time on this experience. We walked to two small and cozy wine bars and one restaurant. Each location was very unique and not a place I would have found on my own. We sampled two wines and had some snacks at each location. Pavlin, the host, is very knowledgeable on Bulgarian wines and provided a great deal of info on the subject. But was also had a great discussion of modern Bulgaria and his personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town, visit Villa Yustina, and taste Bulgarian wines on a 10-hour Sofia day trip with hotel pickup.
“La visita di plovdiv vecchia e la degustazione vini presso villa justina Ottima la guida Maria che nonostante il nostro poco inglese è stata molto chiara”
Taste five Bulgarian wines and two local cheeses in Sofia, with regional stories, expert tips, and restaurant recommendations for $22.48.
“The Wine and cheese was great - it was good to be exposed to indigenous wine varieties of Bulgaria and learn the wine growing arenas of the country. However during my visit the presenter did not know I was coming and as a result the presentation was often interrupted by other aspects of running his business.”
Taste Bulgarian prime cuts, local wine, and cultural stories in a stylish Sofia setting near Serdika metro for one memorable hour.
“This was my introduction to sofia, as I had just arrived a few hours prior. Rado was fantastic. He runs a hostel and I met him at his bar area. A very cool spot w some unique artistic decor. The prime cuts and cheese were beyond amazing. The spicy sauce was so good I ended up buying his last bottle from him. He was an amazing host and gave me many enjoyable facts about bulgarian cuisine and some reccomendations on places to try. Highly reccomend this tour and I'm sure any other tours that Rado runs is also A+++!!!!”
Visit Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery, explore the mountains, and taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery on a private Sofia day tour.
“If you're looking for a perfect blend of history, culture, and wine, this day trip to Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery is an absolute must! Our guide, Georgi, made the experience truly exceptional with his deep knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality.”
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