This tour is an excellent addition to a Black Sea holiday if you want to mix wine, local history and a well-chosen setting in one compact experience. The winery stands on a historic hill linked to one of the key moments in Bulgarian history.

Alongside the tasting, you hear the story of the Battle of Achelous and Simeon’s Mound, while the guide also introduces the basics of food and wine pairing so the wines make even more sense in the glass.

What to expect:

• The experience combines a history component, a winery tour and a guided tasting.
• You taste 6 wines: 2 white wines, 1 rose, 2 reds and 1 sweet dessert wine.
• Gourmet bites and a guide throughout the whole tour are included.
• The winery holds more than 90 international medals and awards, which adds extra context to the tasting.
• Free parking is available on site.
• Voucher options: For one person; For two people; For three people; For four people; For five people; For six people

Practical details:

• Voucher valid for 12 months.
• Vegetarian or vegan menus can be arranged with advance notice.
• From May to September, tours run Monday to Saturday between 10:00 and 18:00.
• From October to April, tours run Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 16:00.
• During the warmer season the tour may be available in Bulgarian, English, German or Russian; in the colder season it is available in Bulgarian and English.

If you want to swap a beach afternoon for something more layered and local, this tour near Pomorie offers a thoughtful mix of wine, place and history.