13 Day Romania & Bulgaria Wine Tour from Sofia | UNESCO Sites
Overview
1 week 6 days
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“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.
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Arrival Sofia → Veliko Tarnovo
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Veliko Tarnovo
Land at Sofia Airport, private transfer to Veliko Tarnovo (former Bulgarian capital). Afternoon guided walk of the Tsarevets Fortress and Old Town.
Veliko Tarnovo → Arbanasi → Plovdiv
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Arbanasi
Visit Arbanasi village and its historic churches. Transfer to Plovdiv; evening stroll through Old Town and Roman Amphitheatre.
Plovdiv & Thracian Valley Wine Tasting
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Melnik
Morning guided tour of Plovdiv. Afternoon wine tasting at a local winery in Thracian Valley (Mavrud, Rubin, Melnik).
Plovdiv → Kazanlak → Stara Zagora (Midalidare Estate)
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kazanluk
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.
Stara Zagora → Sofia
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Stara Zagora
Morning city attractions at Stara Zagora (Roman Forum, Neolithic Museum). Transfer back to Sofia, evening free or folklore dinner optional.
Sofia City Tour
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Sofia
Guided tour including Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, Serdica ruins, National History Museum. Leisure afternoon for shopping or museum visits.
Sofia → Bucharest (Romania)
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bucharest
Drive to Bucharest—capital of Romania Evening on your own; recommended guided dinner with local cuisine and wine.
Bucharest → Dealu Mare Wine Region
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bucharest
City tour: Parliament, Old Town, Revolution Square. Afternoon transport to Dealu Mare wine region for vineyard tour and tasting.
Dealu Mare → Sinaia → Brasov
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Brasov
Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia. Continue to Brașov, walking tour of Black Church, Old Town square.
Brașov → Bran Castle → Sighișoara
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Rasnov Citadel: Garden and Panoramic View
Visit Dracula’s Bran Castle and Rasnov Citadel. Drive to Sighișoara, medieval hilltop citadel tour.
Sighișoara → Biertan → Sibiu
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Biertan Fortified Church
Visit UNESCO Biertan fortified church. Tour of Sibiu old town (turn-ofcentury architecture, squares).
Sibiu → Bucharest
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Sibiu
Morning free or optional wine lunch in Sibiu. Return to Bucharest for farewell dinner with Romanian wine pairing.
Departure
Accommodations
Hotel 4★
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bucharest
Morning at leisure in Bucharest. Transfer to the airport for return flight.
Options
13-Day Romania & Bulgaria private Tour from Sofia | UNESCO sites
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All land transportation Bulgaria – Romania
Border assistance
Private guide/driver for 13 days
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Tour planning and operational coordination
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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