St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Meet your driver at Sofia Airport (SOF). Check in and relax. Evening orientation walk past St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Roman ruins of Serdica, and the lively Vitosha Boulevard. Welcome dinner with Bulgarian starters and local wines. Overnight: Sofia | Meals: D

Rila Monastery

Scenic drive to UNESCO‑listed Rila Monastery (guided visit). Return to Sofia for a curated tasting at a top wine bar featuring Mavrud, Rubin, and local whites. Overnight: Sofia | Meals: B

Plovdiv Old Town

Transfer to Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities. Guided Old Town walk (Roman Theatre, Revival‑era mansions). Afternoon visit to a Brestovitsa winery for cellar tour and tasting of Mavrud & blends. Overnight: Plovdiv | Meals: B, L (tasting platter)

Melnik

Drive south via Rupite to Melnik, famed for its sandstone pyramids and indigenous Melnik grape. Visits to two estates (e.g., Villa Melnik / Orbelus) for premium tastings. Sunset stroll in Melnik’s tiny historic center. Overnight: Melnik/Sandanski | Meals: B, L (tasting platter)

Thessaloniki

Cross the border at Kulata/Promachonas into Greece. Arrive Thessaloniki for orientation tour (White Tower, Aristotelous Square, Ano Poli viewpoints). Optional tasting at Epanomi coastal winery (time permitting). Overnight: Thessaloniki | Meals: B

Vergina

Head to Naoussa PDO for two Xinomavro‑focused tastings (rosé, aged reds, sparkling where available). Continue to Vergina (Aigai) to see the Royal Tombs & museum. Back to Thessaloniki for overnight.

Meteora

Drive to Meteora. Guided visits to two monasteries perched atop dramatic rock pillars (modest dress required). Optional short trail walk between viewpoints. Evening at leisure in Kalambaka. Overnight: Kalambaka (Meteora) | Meals: B

Delphi

Morning transfer to Delphi for guided tour of the Sanctuary of Apollo and the museum. Coffee stop in alpine Arachova. Arrive Athens late afternoon; evening food walk (optional) or leisurely dinner in Plaka. Overnight: Athens | Meals: B

Acropolis

Guided visit of the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. Late afternoon Attica wine tasting (Savatiano/Assyrtiko/Malagousia) or curated rooftop tasting in central Athens. Farewell dinner at a traditional taverna. Overnight: Athens | Meals: B, D

Athens

Private transfer to Athens International Airport (ATH) or extend your stay (Cape Sounion sunset winery add‑on available). Meals: B