Bulgarian Culture and Cuisine Tour
Culture and cuisine are on offer on this Bulgarian adventure
Guided
Bulgarian Culture and Cuisine Tour Overview
Take a break from regular life and immerse yourself into the simple, happy farm life of Bulgaria on the Bulgarian Culture and Cuisine Tour. During this culture and cuisine tour, you will taste some of the best local meals and wines straight from the source, learn how to prepare them, and have a great time exploring the old traditions of the region. Combine all that with the marvelous scenery of Rila and Pirin mountains, the crystal clear air and the healthy lifestyle here, and you won’t be able to help but relax.
Visits to farms, cooking with the locals, wine tastings–it’s all about the best this region can produce on the Bulgarian Culture and Cuisine Tour!
Trip highlights
Visit the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important monasteries in Bulgaria.
Visit the local beekeepers in Bansko, then meet the women of the town to learn about local dishes.
Stop by an eco farm to observe how fresh food is grown and prepared, then dine together on a delicious lunch.
Drink amazing local wines as you explore the cellars of the pretty town of Melnik.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive at Sofia airport, where your guide will meet you. Pay a visit to the biggest and most important monastery in Bulgaria – the Rila Monastery – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will be able to taste some of the best Mekitsi, which are traditional Bulgarian pastry sweets.
Next is a transfer to a small village deep in the forests, where you will be welcomed in a nice family hotel.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Pirin
- Meals:
- Dinner
After breakfast it is time for a transfer to the town of Bansko, an old-style settlement now developing as a big ski resort. Short tour of Bansko and lunch in a traditional tavern. Here you will visit the local beekeepers.
Return back to your lovely accommodation as the hosts have some great activities for their guests – you can either be shown typical Bulgarian dishes and how to prepare them or shown the process of making wine and rakia and how the farm is maintained.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bansko
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Begin with breakfast and transfer to a nearby eco farm, situated beautifully in the forests. Here you will have the opportunity to observe how the farm works and taste all the food produced here – fruits and vegetables, herbs and juices. Later you will prepare your own lunch and the hosts will guide you through the preparation of traditional Bulgarian cold soups (tarator), barbecue, and salads.
In the afternoon, transfer to the nearby village of Dobarsko to visit a “mandra,” a small local factory for Bulgarian yellow and white cheese and also the masters of Bulgarian salamies to taste their products. Return to the family hotel.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bansko
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Transfer to the picturesque town of Melnik, the Bulgarian wine capital. Tour the magnificent old town of Melnik and the Rojen monastery. Eat lunch in a traditional folklore restaurant.
In the afternoon, it is once again time for tasting. Melnik is the home of world-famous Bulgarian wine cellars. Here you will have the opportunity to try some of the amazing local red wines.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bansko
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you will have a picnic in the woods. A short, pleasant walk will take you to a stunning location in the forests, where you will make your own campfire and prepare lunch. Your guide will tell you more about the wildlife in the Rila Mountains and how to recognize the bird songs.
In the afternoon, return to your nice family hotel.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Bansko
- Meals:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After breakfast, you’ll head back to Sofia and the airport. Safe travels.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Tour Map
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Inclusions
Included
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 5 nights are included.
- All personal and luggage transfers, including airport pick up and drop off, are included.
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Tickets to museums and historical monuments
- Entrance fees for all entertainments, mentioned in the program
Not included
- Drinks during dinners
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not previously mentioned
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades where available
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 1/5. This is a relaxed cuisine and culture tour with no notable physical demands.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into the Sofia Airport (SOF) where you will be picked up and transferred to your accommodation.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The best time to travel to Bulgaria for this tour is between May and the end of September when the weather is at its warmest.
The tour ends in Sofia, where you will be taken to the airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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