WINE & GOURMET IN ANCIENT PLOVDIV

Wine, great food and culture!

Six days designed for lovers of the finest things in life: nature, culture, good cuisine and the drink of the gods – wine.

We will explore the 6^th Oldest City in the world and Bulgaria’s cultural capital – Plovdiv, tour wineries, sample local wines and enjoy local cuisine!

Bulgaria – top wine destination for 2017

Bulgaria is the top wine destination for 2017 according to Wine Enthusiast! Last year the most prestigious wine festival in the world, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, was held in Plovdiv. Bulgarian wines received 109 medals! Every year in May Plovdiv holds a Wine and Gourmet Festival exposing the world to the finest wines and foods in the country! We will go to the festival together, sample wonderful wines and soak up the ancient Thracian culture of Plovdiv! Have an unforgettable experience!

What you need to know about your wine and gourmet Experience

A proper indulgence! Soak in the culture and wine down!

On our very first full day in Plvodiv we will taste 5 different types of wine. We will stay at a Wine & Spa hotel (yes!), go to the annual Wine and Gourmet Festival in Old Plovdiv (a wonderful way to discover local wines and cuisine) and tour wineries and sample unique local wines almost every single day of our 6-day adventure!

THIS HOLIDAY PACKAGE INCLUDES

Airport group transfer from/to Plovdiv Airport

All ground transportation mentioned in itinerary

5 nights at 4-star hotel in Plovdiv in shared standard rooms

Meals: daily breakfast & lunch on day 3

Tours and tastings at 2 wineries and 1 enoteca

Visit and entrance fee to the Red Church

Guided walking tour of Plovdiv and Old Plovdiv

Visit to Bachkovo Monastery (2nd largest monastery in Bulgaria)

Tour leader

Compliance with Package Travel Regulations and financial protection 1992

THIS HOLIDAY PACKAGE DOESN'T INCLUDE

Flights: London Stansted-Plovdiv-London Stansted

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Day 1
Wednesday 3rd May
Arrival to Plovdiv Airport (FR 1836, 20:35) with RyanAir.
Welcome by Tour Leader.
Transfer to Plovdiv (25 mins).
Hotel check-in.
Optional dinner and drinks with the group

Day 2
Day 2 – Thursday 4th May
Breakfast.
Guided walking tour of Plovdiv and Old Plovdiv (2h).
Your city tour ends with a refreshing tasting of 5 Bulgarian wines at a local enoteca in Plovdiv.
The rest of the day is free for you to explore Plovdiv further.
Optional dinner and drinks with the group.

Day 3
Friday 5th May
Breakfast.
Transfer to Villa Yustina.
Tour of winery followed by tasting of wines.
Visit to the ruins of the Red Church.
Transfer to the Todoroff Wine & Spa Hotel.
Lunch in the Todoroff Restaurant.
Tour of winery and tasting of wines.
Return transfer to Plovdiv in the afternoon.

Day 4
Saturday 6th May
Breakfast.
The day is spent at the annual Wine & Gourmet Festival in Old Plovdiv.
Spend the day discovering Bulgarian wines, food and the historical buildings in Old Town at your own pace.

Day 5
Sunday 7th May
Visit to Bachkovo Monastery.
Free time to explore the small shops around the monastery and grab something to eat at the many restaurants or street food vendors.
Return to Plovdiv.

Day 6
Monday 8th May
Breakfast.
Check-out of hotel at 12 pm.
Time for lunch and one more walk through Plovdiv before your transfer to Plovdiv airport at 18:30 (FR 1837, 21:00).