Starts at around 09:00 am
Visit Melnik and the Rozhen Monastery. Melnik is the smallest settlement classified as a town in the Republic of Bulgaria and is located in the southwestern Pirin Mountains, about 440 m above sea level. The town is an architectural reserve and 96 of its buildings are cultural monuments.
The unique architecture of the place and the nearby Rozhen Monastery (located 6 km southeast of Melnik) make it a popular tourist destination for Bulgarian and foreign visitors. The town is also associated with the impressive natural sand pyramids in various forms, resembling giant mushrooms, ancient towers and obelisks, spread in an area of 17 km? near Melnik, Kurlanovo and Rozhen. The town has also been famous for its strong wine since as far as 1346. The local wine was reportedly a favourite of Winston Churchill.
Lunch in a restaurant, called The "Vodenitsata" (The Watermill). The restaurant is situated in the small village of Karlanovo (between the village of Rozhen and the town of Melnik), which is famous for its Karlanovski land pyramids. Through the restaurant passes the Melnishka River, where the lovers of fishing can catch mountain trout. The "Vodenitsata" offers to its guests cosiness, recreation and excellent Bulgarian national cuisine. It also organises wine-tasting.
The trip ends at around 19:00 h.
Price: €150 (per vehicle, up to 3 people. Please, contact us about rates for organized groups of more than 3 people.) Price includes car, driver and fuel. Price does not include museum fees and lunches.
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