Description
In this tour, you will be able to visit local vineyards of Thrace, taste wine, stay in vineyards, discover the natural beauties of the region and pamper your palate with delicious local dishes. This tour is full of historical, cultural and gastronomic experiences and is for those who want to discover the unique beauties of Thrace.
The most comprehensive Thracian exploration to date and the journey to the sacred vineyard.
Highlights
- Barbare Vineyards
- Uçmakdere
- Kutman Vineyards
- Tekirdağ
- Edirne
- Meriç River
- Kırklareli Vineyards ( Dessera / Arcadia)
- Vize City
- Kıyıköy
- Hagia Nichola Monastery
Itinerary
Our guide meets us at the hotel and we set off for Tekirdağ. Our route is the famous Barbare Vineyards where green meadows meet cool winds. Upon arrival, we meet with the vineyard owners and taste 6 types of Barbare wine accompanied by a cheese plate! Then our journey continues on the Thracian Historical Vineyard Route!
After the an old Greek village of Uçmakdere and Mürefte tours on the “Antique Wine Road”, we visit Turkey’s first and only viticulture museum.
After the museum tour, we return to Tekirdağ and have dinner with the famous Tekirdağ meatballs.
Overnight at Tekirdağ hotel
(ACCOMMODATION IN THE VINEYARD)
After breakfast, we set off for the old Ottoman capital Edirne.İt is about 2 hours journey. In Edirne, you will see the Selimiye Mosque, the masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, and the Sultan II. Selim.
After visiting the Bayezid Complex, the Edirne Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans, and the Mecidiye Bridge over the Meriç River, we taste the famous Edirne liver at a local venue.
After having lunch we continue on the Thrace Vineyard Route, the story of the sacred fruit from the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Ancient Greece. We will travel from Edirne to Kırklareli and see the Kırklareli Museum, which houses the famous relief of the mythological wine god Dionysus.
After our museum tour, we will head to the historical Kırklareli vineyards. Here we will tour these famous vineyards, taste the delicious wines made from these vineyards while watching the sunset in the valley. We will try the treats of the vineyard owners and welcome the awakening of nature with unlimited wines and dinner in the mystical atmosphere of the vineyard house.
Accomodation in Vineyard House.
After waking up in the magical nature of the vineyard house, we will have our breakfast with cheese varieties from the distinguished producers of Thrace, famous for its rich and delicious cheese varieties, daily fresh eggs from the farm’s own coop, homemade jams and seasonal vegetables and fruits freshly picked from their own garden.
After breakfast, we will follow the Ancient Wine Road and visit Vize, a historical treasure chosen among the most peaceful places in Turkey, and the famous Kıyıköy, Aya Nikola Monastery. Return to Istanbul after the tour.
End of the tour…
Included / Excluded
**Coordination and attentive customer service throughout the tour by PİBA WINGS TRAVEL staff
- 2 Nights accomodation in Vineyard and Boutique Hotels with breakfast
- 2 Lunches & 2 Dinners at local restaurants
- Tekirdağ & Kırklareli Vineyards
- Unlimited wine in the Vineyard House
- Village breakfast
- Licensed professional English speaking guide.
- Private VIP transportation per tour itinerary
- Admission fees to the museums and sights
- Parking, portage, toll roads
- Optional gratuities to guides, drivers, etc.
- Personal expenses.