Sofia: Melnik & Rozen Monastery - wine, history, scenic walk
ID: GYG1108853-1702893
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore Melnik and Rozhen Monastery, admire the scenic Sand Pyramids, and enjoy a tasting of local wines at a world-class regional wine cellar.
Begin your tour with a scenic 2h drive through the Pirin mountain foothills, arriving in the charming Rozhen monastery. Explore the peaceful grounds from 17th century and centuries-old frescoes. Set off on a short and scenic hike (about 45 minutes) through the sand cliffs to the stunning Rozhen pyramids.
Then we will visit the town of Melnik — officially Bulgaria’s smallest town but one of its richest in culture, nestled among the striking Melnik sandstone pyramids, the town is famous for its preserved 18th-century architecture and red wines.
Enjoy a leisurely walking tour, visiting landmarks like the Kordopoulova House — the largest Revival-period house in the Balkans, with an ancient wine cellar carved into the rock.
After lunch, visit one of the world's best wine cellars, perched above the valley with views that stretch to Greece, for a wine tasting of local varieties as "Melnik broad leaf grape".
Highlights
- Savor the rich flavors of local wines with a tasting in Melnik
- Explore the charming town of Melnik and Rozhen monastery
- Visit the Kordopoulova House, the largest Revival-period house in the Balkans
- Hike through the sand cliffs to the stunning Rozhen Pyramids
- Enjoy a delicious Bulgarian lunch in a local restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Couples and small groups benefit from reduced rate
INCLUDED
- Scenic drive through the Pirin foothills
- Walking tour of Melnik
- Visit to Kordopoulova House
- Wine tasting of local varieties in Cellar
- Hike from Rozhen Monastery
- Exploration of Rozhen Monastery grounds and frescoes
- Bulgarian lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
