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Gastronomic Tour of Greece & Bulgaria

By Radfesta Travel and Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$3,482 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Indulge your senses on a gastronomic Tour of Greece & Bulgaria, two of Europe’s most flavourful
destinations. This expertly crafted gastronomic tour invites you to savour traditional Balkan dishes,
take part in hands-on cooking classes, explore bustling food markets, and enjoy premium wine
tastings in picturesque vineyards. With handpicked 4-star hotels, seamless transfers, and intimate
group sizes, this tour is perfect for discerning travellers who wish to blend culture, history, and cuisine
into one unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious traveller, this
gastronomic itinerary will leave you with lasting memories — and recipes to take home!

Activity location

  • Thessaloniki
    • Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Thessaloniki
    • Thessaloniki, Greece

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Gastronomic Tour of Greece & Bulgaria
  • Activity duration is 10 days10d
    10d

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$3,482.18 x 1 AdultNZ$3,482.18
Total
Price is NZ$3,482.18
Until Tue, 24 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    9 nights accommodation in selected 4★ hotels
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    Airport arrival & departure transfers
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    Tour planning and operational handling
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    Rent-a-car for the entire itinerary
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    Private guide/driver for 10 days
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    Cross-border logistics Greece–Bulgaria–Greece
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    Lunch and dinners excluded
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    Flights
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    Lunches and dinners (unless explicitly stated)
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    Visa fees (if applicable)
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    Wine tastings, rakia tastings, food tastings
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    Cooking classes and special workshops
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    Entrance fees (sites, wineries, distilleries)
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    Local specialist guides where required
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    Tips and personal expenses
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    Travel insurance

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Thessaloniki (Greece)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Thessaloniki

  • 6h
Airport transfer Welcome dinner with Meze menu & local ouzo

Day 2: Thessaloniki Culinary Tour

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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)

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Melnik

  • 8h
Tour of Villa Melnik Winery with tastings Traditional Bulgarian lunch in a village taverna Free afternoon for spa & relaxation Optional yoghurt and banitsa cooking class

Day 5: Melnik – Bansko – Plovdiv

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

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

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel 4★

Thessaloniki

  • 8h
Return to Greece Farewell lunch at a farm-to-table estate near Thessaloniki Free evening

Day 10: Departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Thessaloniki

  • 8h
Transfer to Thessaloniki Airport

Location

Activity location

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    Thessaloniki
    • Thessaloniki, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Thessaloniki
    • Thessaloniki, Greece

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