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From Sofia Melnik Wine Experience and Luxury SPA Retreat

By Hola Bulgaria
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$810 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the enchanting wine region of Melnik with a luxurious escape that blends relaxation and cultural heritage. Begin your journey with a hotel pick-up and a scenic drive through stunning landscapes before unwinding at the premier Villa Sintica Spa. Enjoy mineral-rich thermal pools and optional wellness treatments for three hours of rejuvenation. Next, explore the quaint town of Melnik, known for its unique sandstone pyramids and rich wine tradition. Visit the historic Kordopulova House for an exclusive guided tour and savour a tasting of three renowned Melnik wines, all while soaking in the town's charm. Return to Sofia refreshed and inspired.

  • Private experience with hotel pick-up from Sofia
  • Indulge for 3 hours at Villa Sintica Spa with thermal pools
  • Explore Melnik's unique sandstone pyramids and wine culture
  • Guided tour and wine tasting at historic Kordopulova House

Activity location

  • Villa Sintica
    • E79
    • 2800, Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Villa Sintica
    • E79
    • 2800, Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

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From Sofia Melnik Wine Experience and Luxury SPA Retreat

  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$810.33 x 1 AdultNZ$810.33
Total
Price is NZ$810.33
Until Sun, 31 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to mineral-rich thermal water pools
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    Transport by a comfortable A/C car
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    Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Luxury Spa Escape at Villa Sintica
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kordopulova House
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private visit of Kordopulova House
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wine tasting of 3 types of wine
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    English - speaking driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch & Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional massages & wellness treatments
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (tips) to the guide - optional in the end of the tour

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Villa Sintica

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the wine region of Melnik on a day trip from Sofia. Relax in a luxury spa, see the town's unique sandstone pyramids, and enjoy a wine tasting at Kordopulova House. Full description Begin your trip with a convenient hotel pickup in Sofia and a scenic drive through the countryside and mountain landscapes. After 2.5 hours of relaxed travelling, your first stop will be for a luxury spa escape at Villa Sintica. Relax in one of the region’s finest boutique spa hotels, unwind in mineral-rich thermal water pools, and enjoy the stylish, tranquil atmosphere. Choose from optional massages and wellness treatments for the perfect balance of indulgence and serenity.

Melnik

  • 2h
After 3 hours of relaxation at the spa centre, continue to the nearby town of Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town, rich in character. Admire the unique sandstone pyramids surrounding the town and learn about the long-standing wine tradition dating back centuries. Enjoy a private visit to Kordopulova House and step into the world of 18th-century wine merchants. Explore the elegant interiors with Venetian glass and hidden underground wine tunnels. Gain exclusive insight into Melnik’s wine trade heritage. Learn about the old-rooted wine tradition on a guided tour and enjoy a wine tasting of 3 types of wine. In the evening, arrive back in Sofia refreshed and inspired.

Location

Activity location

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    Villa Sintica
    • E79
    • 2800, Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Villa Sintica
    • E79
    • 2800, Sandanski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

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