Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk
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Melnik
About
Step into a world of timeless tradition, history, and natural beauty on this journey to Melnik and the Rozhen Monastery.
We begin our tour with a scenic drive through the Pirin foothills, arriving in the charming 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 a wine tasting of local Melnik Shiroka Melnishka varieties, we set off on a s...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk
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Melnik
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$156.50
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About
Step into a world of timeless tradition, history, and natural beauty on this journey to Melnik and the Rozhen Monastery.
We begin our tour with a scenic drive through the Pirin foothills, arriving in the charming 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 a wine tasting of local Melnik Shiroka Melnishka varieties, we set off on a s...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Melnik
Explore Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with historic architecture
1 hour
2
The Melnik Pyramids
Enjoy a short hike through sandstone formations to Rozhen Monastery
45 minutes
3
Kordopulova House
Visit the Kordopoulova House and its 250-year-old wine cellar
1 hour
4
Rozhen Monastery
Explore the Rozhen Monastery, a spiritual and cultural treasure
30 minutes
5
Villa Melnik Winery
Train your senses like a professional wine taster at Villa Melnik. Enjoy a guided winery tour followed by a tasting of carefully selected wines combined with an interactive aroma recognition lesson. Using a professional sommelier aroma kit and the “aroma wheel,” you will learn how to identify the most common wine scents – from citrus and flowers to spices and oak.
This unique experience goes beyond traditional tasting, offering both beginners and experienced wine lovers the chance to deepen their knowledge of wine’s organoleptic profile through sight, touch, and smell. Fun, educational, and memorable, this sensory journey guarantees inspiring moments, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for wine.
