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Tempting wine journey to explore one of the most modern wineries in Bulgaria situated at the foothill of the Rhodope Mountains. The local wine experts combine millennia of experience with the latest wine making technologies to create top notch wines. Some 5000 years ago the ancient Thracians inhabiting the territory of the present-day Bulgarian lands began to grow vines and make wine. Nowadays Bulgaria produces some of the finest wines in the world and is a reviving country on the global wine market. Local Bulgarian sorts of wines as Mavrud, Melnik, Gamza, Dimiat, Rubin and more are famous around the world and have won many international awards.

Starosel winery features a 4-star hotel with spa and is an interesting stop in the Thracian Valley and Valley of Roses. We host numerous wine tasting packages and activities you could choose from. Individual or a small group, you are at the right spot. Welcome in Starosel!

Choose among an extensive amount of activities you want to try while in the Rhodope mountains provided by a professional local guide: herbs collecting, truffles hunting, kayaking, buggy or quad bike riding, local food and drinks tasting, hiking and trekking, meeting with local people, mountain biking, road cycling or just merging with the local culture. Just choose one or some, pay the deposit amount and we shall organize it for you with the flexibility to pay any outstanding amount on spot upon arrival. Great flexibility and the best choice of local activities guided by our professional local guides in the Rhodope mountains.

Explore the different wineries of the Thracian Valley wine region of Bulgaria without worrying about counting drinks on this private wine tour from Plovdiv. Start with a guided tour around the Old Town of Plovdiv, before heading out of the city to several wineries and destinations in the Thracian Valley for wine tasting, including Sliven and Brestovitsa. Travelers must be at least 18 years old for the wine tasting.

Travel back in time and visit one of the most preserved Thracian tombs on the territory of Bulgaria. While admiring the stunning paintings on the ceilings, you will learn about the history of Thracian people and the traditions behind their ritual ceremonies. Following such an enchanting meeting with the ancient times, you will head towards the city of Haskovo, where you will get the chance to see the tallest statue of Virgin Mary and Christ in the world. Trying the local cuisine will be one of the highlights of this tour. Our lovely hosts will reveal the secrets behind Bulgarian culinary making. The journey ends with a stop at one of the few known monasteries in Bulgaria hiding a fascinating history behind its walls. Finally, take a moment to relax in the countryside surrounded by blossomed vinayards and the pleasant aroma of the Bulgaria Mavrud wine.

The Ultimate Private Plovdiv Urban Wine Tour is a privately guided tour with an innovative concept which takes you to a very professional wine tasting through different types of wines and then shows you Plovdiv in an unique way. 4 hours of pure oenological and cultural experience. Fully customizable with flexible starting times at your own pace.

Foodies won’t want to miss the chance to witness a classic Bulgarian seasonal experience: making rose jam. Between May and June, the Damascene roses of the Rose Valley near Kazanlak bloom, and their most delicate petals become a delicious homemade jam. Learn about centuries-old traditions as you watch expert hands prepare first jam then yogurt. Then enjoy a yogurt tasting followed by fig jam and a “banitsa” pastry.

In this one-of-a-kind honey tasting experience, you will not only taste the most distinct Bulgarian honey varietals, but you will also taste and learn the story and health benefits of several other bee products. You will also have the opportunity to try our signature mead, or "honey wine."

Taste an unforgettable selection of Bulgarian wines with appetizers. We have sorted the best of the best so that you can say "Yes, I tasted true Bulgarian wine". Come and try this absolute favorite experience in Plovdiv.

One of the most authentic, old and most respected customs and crafts in Bulgaria - picking roses and producing rose oil!

Embark on a journey through the most picturesque part in the country- the central Balkans. Pass the valley of wine and admire the breathtaking views which the two surrounding mountains – Sredna Gora and Stara Planina are hiding in their foot. Visit Koprivshtitsa - one of the most historical towns in Bulgaria, preserving the highest number of authentic houses and monuments from the 19th century. You will learn about Bulgarian Renaissance architecture and its peculiar elements. Our lovely hosts in Koprivshtitsa will introduce you to the most traditional dishes in the region, revealing the secrets of these long-kept recipes. In the end, take your time and relax in the surroundings of the beautiful vineyards of Starosel winery and indulge into the exquisite flavors of one of the best wine selections in the valley of the Thracian kings.

Leave the tourist crowds of Plovdiv behind and immerse yourself in Bulgarian wine, history, nature, and culture on a private full-day tour into the Rhodope Mountains. This excursion is perfect for curious travelers in search of an authentic cultural experience. The extensive itinerary includes visits to the medieval Red Church, Batak's ossuary church, and Tsigov Chark, along with a wine tasting at a local vineyard.