Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk

By Buddy travel’s Bulgarian Adventures

Free cancellation available

Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

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 short and scenic hike (about 45 minutes) through the sand cliffs to the stunning Rozhen Monastery, perched above the valley with views that stretch to Greece, You’ll explore the peaceful grounds and centuries-old frescoes.

Bulgarian lunch included. Couples and small groups benefit from reduced rate.

Activity location

Melnik
- Melnik, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Melnik
- Melnik, Bulgaria

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Melnik & Rozen Monastery Tour: Wine Tasting, History, Scenic Walk

8h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$114.50 x 1 Adult$114.50

Total

Until Sun, Nov 9

What's included, what's not

Alcoholic Beverages
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Melnik

1h

Explore Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town with historic architecture

The Melnik Pyramids

45m
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a short hike through sandstone formations to Rozhen Monastery

Kordopulova House

1h
Admission ticket included

Visit the Kordopoulova House and its 250-year-old wine cellar

Rozhen Monastery

30m
Admission ticket included

Explore the Rozhen Monastery, a spiritual and cultural treasure

Villa Melnik Winery

30m
Admission ticket included

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.

Bulgarian cuisine

40m
Admission ticket included

Savor authentic Bulgarian cuisine.

Location

Activity location

Melnik
- Melnik, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Melnik
- Melnik, Bulgaria

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