Itinerary
- Day 1
Sofia
Landmarks Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Vitosha Mountain 
- Day 2
Sofia to Plovdiv
- Meals
- Lunch (Soviet-themed communist restaurant with Bulgarian cuisine, falvours complemented by Rakia selection), Dinner (Dinner at House of Philipopolis, a restored historic mansion and national monument of culture on a 2nd-century Roman defence wall, featuring 19th-century to present-day art collection)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Sofia including Yellow Pavements, St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Assembly, Council of Ministers, National Theatre, Sofia city bath, Banya Bashi Mosque, Central Sofia halls, synagogue, and National Palace of Culture
- Coffee break at Vitoshka
- Lunch at communist-themed restaurant with Bulgarian cuisine
- Transfer to Plovdiv (150km, approximately 2 hours)
- Dinner at House of Philipopolis, a restored historic mansion on a 2nd-century Roman defence wall with art collection
Landmarks St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Yellow Pavements National Assembly of Bulgaria National Theatre Banya Bashi Mosque National Palace of Culture Vitoshka Boulevard House of Philipopolis 
- Day 3
Plovdiv to Dragomir Winery
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine featuring banitsa pastries, kufte kebabs, and Kapama specialty in Plovdiv)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Plovdiv's cobbled streets and hidden culinary gems
- Visit to Kapana district with local wine sampling and winemaking heritage learning
- Exploration of Roman ruins of Plovdiv including Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis and Roman Stadium
- Exclusive meeting with iconographer and viewing of religious icon restoration work from various Bulgarian churches
- Transfer to Dragomir Winery in the Thracian valley
- Winery tour including vineyard exploration, winemaking process education with oenologist
- Exclusive private wine tasting of Dragomir wines
Landmarks Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Roman Stadium of Plovdiv Kapana District Dragomir Winery - Day 4
Gela
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Gela (100km, approximately 2.5 hours)
- Visit to Bachkovo Monastery including exploration of Nativity of the Mother of God Church with frescoes and icons, and the revered icon of Our Lady of Vlaherna
- Walking tour of Gela discovering Thracian origins and fortress remnants
- Wild mushroom foraging experience in the Rhodope Mountains with local expert guidance on identification and traditional practices
Landmarks Bachkovo Monastery Nativity of the Mother of God Church Rhodope Mountains 
- Day 5
Kovachevitsa
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal during cooking class experience), Dinner
Included Activities
- Meeting with Maria Jekova, Bulgarian Masterchef winner
- Hands-on cooking class with Maria using locally sourced forest and mountain ingredients
- Visit to Kovachevitsa village with exploration of 18th and 19th-century traditional stone houses and architectural details
Landmarks Kovachevitsa - Day 6
Leshten to Zornitza Family Estate
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ Dinner in secret location with premium grilled meats and locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit to Leshten village with Kovachev architectural style exploration
- Tour of Zornitza Family Estate vineyard with winemaking process education
- Exploration of estate's olive groves with harvest and pressing insights
- Visit to estate's kitchens to learn farm-to-table philosophy and seasonal ingredient sourcing
- Exploration of boutique hotel and spa facilities
- BBQ Dinner in secret location with premium grilled meats and locally sourced ingredients
Landmarks Leshten Zornitza Family Estate - Day 7
Melnik, Sand Pyramids, and Rozhen Monastery
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Melnik with traditional Bulgarian cuisine, regional cheeses, grilled meats, fresh salads, and Melnik wine), Dinner (Chef's Tasting Menu at Zornitza with wine pairings curated by sommeliers showcasing locally sourced ingredients and culinary creativity)
Included Activities
- Visit to Melnik, Bulgaria's smallest town, with exploration of cobbled streets and traditional Bulgarian houses
- Walk around Sand Pyramids natural formation with panoramic landscape views
- Lunch at local restaurant in Melnik with traditional Bulgarian cuisine, regional cheeses, grilled meats, fresh salads, and Melnik wine
- Visit to Rozhen Monastery with Nativity of the Mother of God Church exploration
- Pre-dinner reception drink at Aya Estate with wine or cocktail selection
- Chef's Tasting Menu at Zornitza with wine pairings curated by sommeliers
Optional Activities
- Visit to Kordopulov House, 18th-century mansion (not included, paid locally)
Landmarks Melnik Sand Pyramids of Melnik Rozhen Monastery Nativity of the Mother of God Church Kordopulov House Pirin Mountains Aya Estate - Day 8
Zornitza
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spa treatments at Zornitza (not included, paid locally)
- Spa facilities access at Zornitza (not included, paid locally)
- Day 9
Zornitza to Sofia
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to Rila Monastery, UNESCO-listed site founded in 10th century by St. Ivan of Rila with exploration of main church, biblical frescoes, iconostasis, and gilded altar
- Transfer to Sofia (175km, approximately 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Rila Monastery - Day 10
Sofia Departure
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
