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WINE AND DINE - BULGARIAN STYLE TOUR |
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.
Our program is for 8 days/7 nights starting on
15/16.09.2004 and 22/23.09.2004 with the
following daily schedule:
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1st day : Sofia
- Sandanski
Arriving on the airport Sofia. Departure with bus for
Sandanski. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight
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2nd day : Sandanski
- Melnik
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
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
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
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
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
Breakfast. Departure for Suhindol. Degustation. Departure for
Sofia. Accommodation in hotel, dinner, overnight.
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8th day - Saturday: Sofia
Breakfast. Free time. Transfer to the airport.
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PACKAGE PRICES :
/at least 15 guests/
THESE PRICES INCLUDE:
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