Bulgarian Architecture

Spirit & style of the past

Several big and small towns and villages in Bulgaria are proud of their well preserved traditional Bulgarian architecture from the National Revival period (18-19th centuries). Nestled in a beautiful countryside and keeping memories from ancient times, these architectural reserves present the spirit and style of the National Revival past.

The romantic atmosphere and tranquility, and cobbled streets can be found in the towns of Plovdiv and Veliko Turnovo. Numerous wonderfully preserved and restored amazing wooden and stone houses from the Bulgarian National Revival period can be visited in Koprivshtitsa, Bansko, Arbanassi, Tryavna, Melnik, Bozhensi, Nessebur, Shiroka Laka and many others. Watch our Museum Towns Impressions virtual sightseeing tour (video clip, 02:45).

Influenced by a variety of ancient styles with abundance of architectural decorations and paintings, they feature graceful curved bay-windows and ornate wooden ceilings along with hand-painted murals. They are symbols of the traditional Bulgarian hospitality and the aesthetic taste of the Bulgarian woman.

Our special architecture tours might just be what you are looking for.

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

Bulgarian Wine

Blend & diversity

Archaeology, folklore and literature have left numerous evidences of vine planting and wine production on the Bulgarian territory since ancient times. The Thracian wine from the Black Sea region or the city of Ismarus along Struma river was first mentioned by Homer in both the Iliad and the Odyssey. The wall inscriptions in the Thracian tomb in Kazanlak, the images on the items of the world-known Thracian golden treasures, and many other artefacts testify that Thracians worshipped this divine drink.

Bulgarians inherited the experience and the traditions of the local population in the cultivation of grapes and wine-production. The winery that was found in the region of Preslav dating back from the 7th – 10th century is a testimony of that and the first in Europe prohibitionist law imposed by the Khan Kroum (804-814).

In the Middle ages the greater part of the vineyards in Bulgaria were possession of the monasteries. The wine-making tradition continued during the ruling of the Ottoman Empire when the cult to the wine overruled the strict Islamic canons. In 1978 Bulgaria was recognized as the fourth largest wine producer in the World.

Bulgaria produces typical wine sorts of international quality (White Misket, Tamianka, Dimyat, Red Misket, Mavrud, Melnik, Gamza, Pamid) apart from the well-known European sorts of wine (Aligote, Muskat Ottonel, Rkatziteli, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pino Noir).

The wine & culinary sampling sessions of our tours give you the opportunity to travel in the wine regions of Bulgaria and taste the variety of high-quality wines produced of Bulgarian grapes and wineries, to enjoy the traditional local meals and relish wine with a tasty, ecologically pure food. Several sorts of white and red wine are sampled, and sometimes one or two rakiya brands (if produced in the same winery) accompanied by the right appetizers. Experienced specialists tell the story of the winery, the production technology, the characteristics and the qualities of the produced wine and give advice to new wine tasters.

Our tourist packages include lunch or dinner and folklore program and demonstration of traditional Bulgarian crafts. If you would like to shatter all the usual stereotypical images of Balkans, then our deluxe wine tours are just for you!

March 30, 2025June 11, 2026

Bulgarian Cuisine

The Bulgarian cuisine pretends to have given the patent to many Balkan specialties but at the same time has learned from the experience of the neighbors. The influence of the Orient is indisputable including the influence of Austria and Hungary as well as of the Mediterranean. The traditional cuisine is specific for the different geographic and ethnographic regions depending on the local food and customs.

The Bulgarian culinary abounds in delicious specialties, exotic dishes and other temptations well worth trying. Tasty, spicy and varied, the Bulgarian cuisine goes well with good wine.

Bulgarians have learned from experience to make heavy food like stews, gyuvetch (hotchpotch), fatty and spicy meat easy digestible using parsley, savory, mint, dill and eating them with vitamin rich salads made of turnip, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage, fresh peppers, carrots, onion and garlic. This generous use of vegetables and aromatic spices and herbs is one of the peculiarities of the Bulgarian cuisine.

As to methods of preparation – since times immemorial the Bulgarians have favored stewing, roasting, boiling and the earthenware dish. The roasting of food on charcoal embers is also widespread, leaving the meat deliciously tender and succulent.

Watch our Bulgarian Cuisine Impressions virtual tour (video clip, 02:14).

Our deluxe Food and Wine tours represent a perfect mix of cultural and culinary holidays for small groups or individual tourists.

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

Tours Bulgaria-Romania

Balkan Tours

Enchanting BULGARIA & ROMANIA

8-days / 7-nights PRIVATE TOUR

Our cultural tour features the most famous tourist highlights of the two EU’s newest member countries. You will be charmed by Bucharest – the capital of Romania, with its impressive buildings, nick-named as ‘Little Paris’, medieval towns and amazing castles in Transylvania, the homeland of Vlad Dracula, Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria, with its 7,000 years of history, the world famous Thracian heritage and golden treasures, grandiose fortresses, magnificent architecture, cozy and charming small villages, Eastern Orthodox monasteries – masterpieces of Bulgarian art. Along the itinerary, you will be also charmed by many stunning landmarks which will nicely surprise you. Come and enjoy the culture, knowledge and wisdom left us from the antiquity to present days.

Bulgaria & Romania Treasures

10-days / 9-nights BRIEF TOUR

Our brief combined tour features the most visited sights in the two Balkan countries: Sofia with its 7,000 years of history, Veliko Turnovo – capital of the Second Bulgarian kingdom, Plovdiv – the second largest town and cultural capital of Europe in 1999, Rila Monastery – the biggest on the Balkans, Bucharest – nick-named as ‘Little Paris’, Sibiu – the cultural capital of Europe in 2007, and Bran with the world famous Dracula Castle. Along the itinerary, you will be also charmed by many stunning landmarks which will nicely surprise you.

Romania & Bulgaria Highlights

16-days / 15-nights GRAND TOUR

Our grand combined tour highlights the most significant cultural and historical landmarks – remarkable monasteries and churches, several world recognized UNESCO sites, grandiose Bulgarian fortresses and splendid Romanian castles, ancient architecture and cozy villages, the sunny Black Sea coast and the beauty of Transylvania. You will learn the true story of count Dracula and the true story of the Thracian kings. You will be acquainted with the new capitals in the EU – Sofia and Bucharest, each unforgettable and unique, rich in cultural and historical heritage.

The exciting mix of traditions, ethnography, cuisine, wine, music and hospitable people will certainly add to the pleasure during the tour. The Bulgarian part is offered in two options.

√ You will enjoy the rich historical inheritance while visiting the local best preserved UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites – splendid castles, unique churches and monasteries.

√ You will learn about traditions preserved over centuries, fascinating art collections in galleries and museums, exquisite folklore.

√ You will enjoy the beautiful nature on a scenic drive through marvelous and picturesque landscapes.

√ You will visit the most famous local wine cellars and taste a few samples of the prized local wines and will enjoy the delicious and healthy local traditional cuisine. You will certainly make many new friends. Superior accommodation, knowledgeable tour guides and many extras…

Enjoy Balkans’ rare beauty – discover Eastern Europe!

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