Sofia: Iskar Gorge Waterfall, Monastery, & Wine Picnic Day Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop Off

Escape the city and dive into Bulgaria’s green heart! Enjoy a scenic drive through the stunning Iskar Gorge, visit the peaceful Cherepish Monastery, and end your day with a riverside wine picnic!
Your guided tour starts at 9:00 from Sofia center meeting point or from your hotel (accommodation) depending on the option you have booked. Leaving the big city onboard our comfortable small-group minivans, a scenic 1h 30m. transfer through Iskar gorge takes you to the small village of Zasele for stunning top-of the hill views over the valley, Iskak river and train line below. A 30-minute walk to the famous Skaklia waterfall will reward you with freshness and beautiful views over the water cascades! A more relaxed option during this 1-hour stop is to enjoy a drink on a gorge valley terrace.
Your next 1-hour transfer from around 11:30 till 12:30 takes you deeper into the most beautiful part of Iskar gorge and to the charming 14-th century old Cherepish Monastery. During the 45-minute visit you will learn about Bulgarian Orthodox church and famous writers Ivan Vazov and Aleko Konstantinov and their inspiration by the Swiss-like charming nature of Iskar river gorge and Stara planina (Balkan mountain).
Only after a 5-minute drive, we will arrive around 13:30 at the degignated riverside picnic area (outdoor if wether and temperaure allows or indoor in case of cold and rainy weather) where our smiling hosts Ivana and Mitko will have the table with snacks and wine ready for your true wine picnic experience! Taste bold and award-winning local wines, share laughter and relax surrounded by nature’s instagrammable beauty. A day full of flavor, freedom, and fun! You will have 2 hours to enjoy this beautiful experience (optional fee for wine tasting and local food products). Depending on your wish, you may enjoya a walk to the nearby natural phenomenon Ritlite or to explore ancient church ruins on the other side of the river.
Around 16:30 you will get on board your van for your quick highway return transfer to Sofia.
Sip, laugh, and explore! Join us to discover Iskar Gorge, Skaklya Waterfall & Cherepish Monastery. Book your adventure!

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.

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.