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Bulgaria is a famous producer of wine in Eastern Europe. The wines that succeed beyond all expectation are Cabernet, Chardonnay and Merlot. The Cabernet and Merlot have fruit, vigour, balance - the robust qualities of red Bordeaux in a good vintage, if not its finesse.
The national varieties of red wine are Gamza, the lively Kadarka, Pamid, which gives pale gulping wine; Mavrud, which gives the opposite - the country's national pride;and Melnik, from that town in the far southwest.
Melnik could be called the Syrah of Bulgaria, strong, dark and very flavoury, ageing almost indefinitely. Among whites, the dominant local varieties are Rkatziteli and Dimiat. Red Misket and Muscat Ottonel are popular, but succes with Chardonnay, Reasling, Gewurztraminer and Aligote is elbowing most of the traditional varieties aside.
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1st day : Sofia - Sandanski
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| Arriving on the airport Sofia. Departure with bus for Sandanski. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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2nd day : Sandanski - Melnik
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Breakfast. Departure for Melnik - an old town, well - known for its red wines. Degustation. Back in the hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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3rd day : Melnik - Plovdiv
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| Breakfast. Departure for Plovdiv - the second biggest city in Bulgaria. Sightseeing tour in the city. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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4th day : Plovdiv - Assenovgrad - Sliven
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Breakfast. Departure for Assenovgrad - famous for its red wine "Mavrude". Degustation. Departure for Sliven. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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5th day : Sliven - Veliko Tarnovo
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| Breakfast. Visit in one of the most modern factory in Europe - Blue Stones. Degustation. Departure for Veliko Tarnovo. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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6th day : Veliko Tarnovo
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Breakfast. Sight seeing tour in Veliko Tarnovo. Departure for wine factory "Ljaskovets", famous for its trade mark "Gamza". Degustation. Back to the hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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7th day : Veliko Tarnovo - Suhindol
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| Breakfast. Departure for Suhindol. Degustation. Departure for Sofia. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight. |
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8th day: Sofia
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Breakfast. Free time. Transfer to the airport. |
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Prices
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- prices are calculated depending on the desired class of the hotels for accommodation - 3*, 4* or 5* - please ask for rates
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Prices include
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- 7 HB
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Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels
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5 degustations of wine
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guide service
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transfer for the whole tour
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