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Overview
Experience Greece and Bulgaria through their flavors on this immersive gastronomic journey, combining hands-on cooking classes, local food markets, and curated wine tastings across two of the Balkans’ most authentic culinary regions.
Unlike standard tours, this experience blends food, culture, and travel into one seamless itinerary, featuring small group sizes, carefully selected 4-star accommodations, and thoughtfully planned routes that remove the stress of multi-country travel.
From traditional dishes to regional wines, each stop is designed to give you a deeper connection to local life, making this tour ideal for travelers who want more than sightseeing, offering a true taste of the Balkans.
What's included
9 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
Airport arrival & departure transfers
Tour planning and operational handling
Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
Dinner
Private guide/driver for 10 days
Breakfast
Cross-border logistics Greece–Bulgaria–Greece
Lunch and dinners excluded
Flights
Lunches and dinners (unless explicitly stated)
Visa fees (if applicable)
Wine tastings, rakia tastings, food tastings
Cooking classes and special workshops
Entrance fees (sites, wineries, distilleries)
Local specialist guides where required
Tips and personal expenses
Travel insurance
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Thessaloniki (Greece)
Thessaloniki
6h
Airport transfer
Welcome dinner with Meze menu & local ouzo
Day 2: Thessaloniki Culinary Tour
Thessaloniki
8h
Morning visit to Kapani & Modiano markets
Guided food tasting tour (bougatsa, koulouri, olives)
Visit local kafeneio for Greek coffee & dessert
Wine tasting in a boutique urban winery
Day 3: Thessaloniki – Melnik (Bulgaria)
Melnik
8h
Scenic drive to Bulgaria
Stop at Rupel Wine Cellar for tasting and lunch
Arrival in Melnik
Dinner with local organic dishes
Day 4: Melnik Wine Region
Melnik
8h
Tour of Villa Melnik Winery with tastings
Traditional Bulgarian lunch in a village taverna
Free afternoon for spa & relaxation
Optional yogurt and banitsa cooking class
Day 5: Melnik – Bansko – Plovdiv
Plovdiv
8h
Morning transfer via Bansko
Short tour and lunch in the mountain resort
Arrival in Plovdiv
Dinner at a trendy fusion restaurant
Day 6: Plovdiv Food Wine Day
Plovdiv
8h
Walking tour of the Old Town
Cheese tasting and Bulgarian charcuterie
Cooking class: Shopska salad & kavarma
Afternoon wine tasting at Dragomir Winery Estate
Day 7: Plovdiv – Sofia
Sofia
8h
Drive to Sofia
Visit to local artisan food market and lunch
Gourmet dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant
Day 8: Sofia Exploration Rakia Tasting
Sofia
8h
Guided cultural walking tour (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Market Hall)
Visit a rakia distillery with tasting and snacks
Traditional dinner with live folklore music
Day 9: Sofia – Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
8h
Return to Greece
Farewell lunch at a farm-to-table estate near Thessaloniki
Free evening
Day 10: Departure
Thessaloniki
8h
Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Arrival: Private meet & greet at Thessaloniki, Airport arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name or group name.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
