In Vino Veritas
14/09/2026
€742
19/10/2026
€742
PRICE INCLUDES:
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Transportation with an air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
6 nights accommodation on BB basis at hotels of chosen category in Sofia, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Pleven
1 lunch at Starosel Winery Complex
All excursions mentioned in the itinerary except for optional tours
Wine tasting packages in Starosel Winery, Yustina Winery, Midalidare Winery, Winery in Veliko Tarnovo area
Entry taxes for the museums and tourist sites visited on the itinerary
Professional English-speaking guide
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International flights
International travel insurance
Personal expenses, meals (lunch and dinner) and drinks, entry taxes for museums visited individually
Dinner at traditional restaurant in Sofia with live music and folklore program
Porterage, tips to the guide and the driver
Visa support (if required) and any other documentation and services required by the authorities for entering Bulgaria
SOFIA-PLOVDIV-STARA ZAGORA-VELIKO TARNOVO-PLEVEN-TROYAN-SOFIA
7-day excursion from €742
Day 1

Arrival in Sofia. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation. Guided walking tour of Sofia. Visit of Alexander Nevski Cathedral – one of the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedrals in Europe, as well as one of Sofia’s symbols and a primary tourist attraction; St. George Rotunda, the National Theatre, the former Royal Palace, the Presidential Administration, St. Nedelya Church, etc. Optional dinner at a traditional restaurant with live music and folklore program. Overnight in Sofia.

Day 2

Breakfast. Departure for Plovdiv. On the way visit to the famous Starosel Thracian tomb and Starosel Winery with lunch, wine tour and wine tasting. In the afternoon – sightseeing tour in Plovdiv, European Capital of Culture 2019 and second biggest city in Bulgaria. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs, Bulgarians, Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a living museum. During this tour we will take a walk on the cobbled streets of the old center to discover the 19th century Baroque houses and churches. We will also see the Ancient Roman Theater, symbol of Plovdiv, and marvel at other remains from the largest Roman city in Bulgaria. Visit to the Ethnographic Museum. Free time along the main walking street, Kapana creative district and city garden. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 3

Breakfast and departure for Bachkovo. Visit to Bachkovo Monastery, dating back to the 11th century and considered to be one of the most important and well-preserved Bulgarian monasteries. Visit to the monastery church of the Virgin Mary (dating from 1604), which treasures the wonder-working icon of the Virgin Mary Eleusa from 1310. Departure for village of Ustina. Wine tasting in local wine cellar Villa Yustina. Drive back to Plovdiv. Overnight in Plovdiv.

Day 4

Breakfast. Departure for Stara Zagora. On the way visit to Midalidare Estate in the village of Mogilovo. Wine tour and wine tasting in the winery. Arrival in Stara Zagora. Walking tour in the city center with visit to the Ancient Roman Theater and the local historical museum. Free time. Departure for Veliko Tarnovo. Accommodation and overnight in Veliko Tarnovo.

Day 5

Breakfast. Guided tour of the historical Tsarevets Hill in Veliko Tarnovo – administrative and religious center of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. Walk along the Samovodska Charshiya market street. Free time. Wine tasting in local wine cellar near Veliko Tarnovo. Drive to the nearby village of Arbanassi – an architectural reserve famous for its well-preserved 17th and 18th century churches and the typical Revival architecture of the houses. Guided walking tour in Arbanassi with a visit to "Church of the Nativity". Departure for Pleven. Accommodation and overnight in Pleven.

Day 6

Breakfast. Departure for the village of Oreshak and Troyan Monastery. Visit to Troyan Monastery – one of the largest Bulgarian Orthodox monasteries famous for the magnificent murals in the main church. Drive to Sofia. Accommodation and overnight in Sofia.

Day 7

Breakfast. Transfer to Sofia airport and departure.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Dinner at traditional restaurant in Sofia with folklore music and dances (3-course meal, incl. aperitive, vegetarian menu is available, minimum 15 pax)
€89
5 dinners at the hotels (3-course meal, no drinks included, vegetarian menu is available)
€165
For up-to-date information visit: https://www.bulgaria-guide.com/tours/In_Vino_Veritas/6000001581/