From Sofia: Private Day Trip to Melnik and Rupite
ID: GYG376251-677456
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a day trip to Melnik, the smallest village in Bulgaria, followed by a visit to the hometown of the blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Sofia and discover the charm of the Bulgarian countryside on this day trip. After getting picked up from your hotel in Sofia, begin the journey to Melnik, the smallest town in Bulgaria, nestled in the Southern slopes of Pirin mountain and famed for its red wine production. Spend some time exploring Melnik's unique buildings, museums, and churches before breaking for lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, continue to the nearby Rupite area, a place considered as a sanctuary because of its associations with the Bulgarian prophet Baba Vanga, who famously predicted Brexit and 9/11. Visit the house where Vanga spent the last few years of her life, as well as the church she built, before beginning the journey back to your hotel in Sofia.
Highlights
- Visit Melnik, the smallest town in Bulgaria
- Explore some of the most iconic sights in Melnik
- Soak up the energy of the Rupite area
- Visit the hometown of notorious prophet Baba Vanga
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
