Wine picnic by the Iskar river in the nature park Vrachanski Balkan
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Wine afventure by the river
Northwest Bulgaria may be the poorest region in the European Union, but it is one of the richest in natural phenomena, delicious farm food, and varietal wines. We offer you a one-day wine adventure in the "Vrachanski Balkan" nature park, in which you can enjoy a wine picnic on the river bank, and a walk to the local historical and natural attractions. See more...The vineyard of our hosts started from a grass-covered meadow. And not just any meadow, but the Rechka field near Vratsa, where the Bulgarian national hero Hristo Botev and his legendary band of freedom fighters enjoyed their last feast before passing on to eternal glory.
The wine they drank came from the vineyard located in the very same spot where we will take you.
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The terroir of Northwest Bulgaria
In Northwestern Bulgaria, the production of the best wine is an age-old tradition, which today professionals are successfully restoring and offering tourists one of the best destinations for wine tourism. The soils, the favorable climate, and the craftsmanship of the winemakers in the Northwest are some of the unique prerequisites for growing truly fine grapes and producing quality wine for connoisseurs. See more...We will taste wine from the famous local red variety Gamza, a late-ripening variety with a thin skin. The resulting wines are characterized by a not-very-powerful structure, strong freshness, and aromas of sour cherries, cherries, blueberries, and blackberries prevail in the nose.
We will taste Gamza and a few other wines typical of the Northwest, combined with dairy and meat delicacies produced in local farms, and the typical Bulgarian pastry pie called "banitsa".
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The Ritlite phenomenon and the late antique fortified town of Koriten Grad
We will also see the natural phenomenon of Ritlite in the Iskar Gorge. They are limestone rock formations formed over 120 million years ago when the region was a sea floor. Ritlite are narrow, high, and parallel walls, resembling the wheels of a cart.
The tops of the rocks have been shaped like terrifying cogs under the influence of time and atmospheric conditions. Their height reaches up to 80 meters in places, their thickness varies from 3 to 7 meters, and their length is between 200 and 400 meters.
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Wine picnic by the river Iskar in the nature park Vrachanski Balkan
- Try three or five wines typical of the Bulgarian Northwest, paired with local farm food
- Return to the past with a walk to the late antique and medieval fortified town of Koriten Grad
- Enjoy the Ritlite rock phenomenon, built of ancient limestone rocks
Price from:
60€
per person
60€
per person
WHAT TO EXPECT:
| Free cancellation | |
| Reserve now & Pay later | |
| Pickup included | |
| Distance: approx. 165 km in one direction | |
| Trip duration: 6-8 hours |
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
| Insurance | |
| Drinkable water | |
| Air-conditioned vehicle | |
| Fuel and parking fees | |
| Tips |