Overview
Melnik is 3 words – wineries, history, and tradition. This is the smallest town in Bulgaria, surrounded by natural phenomena – rock pyramids! Come with us to taste different wines, to walk over the pyramids, and to listen to the stories from the guide about Melnik and Rozhen monastery!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pick up and drop off
In-vehicle air conditioning
Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
Professional guide/ driver
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Rozhen Monastery
40 min
The transfer from Sofia to Rozhen monastery is 2,5 hours. After this long journey with the car, you will be surprised by the frescoes of the monastery, built during the Middle Ages.
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The Melnik Pyramids
3 hours
Melnik
Rozhen monastery
The Rocky pyramids of Melnik
The fortress of despot Slav
The Museum of Vine -
Kordopulova House
15 min
Visit the house of a businessman from the XIXth. century.
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Melnik
3 hours
Transfer from Rozhen monastery to Melnik is less than 15 minutes. In the Middle Ages, the town had often changed its sovereignty. The fortress over the town was the residence of the nobleman Alexius Slav and may he enjoyed the magnificent panorama of the rocky pyramids. The walk to the fortress is less than 20 minutes with a reward - scenic views.
Later the guide will lead you to the Museum of the wine to taste more than 3 different wines from the region.
Free time for lunch and feel the town – 1,5 hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
FAQs about From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting
Can I cancel From Sofia: Rozhen monastery and Melnik with wine tasting for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Wine tasting in the Museum of wine
- Professional guide/ driver
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Rozhen Monastery, The Melnik Pyramids, Kordopulova House, Melnik.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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