Hisarya, Starosel, and Wine Tasting Tour from Sofia

Highlights

• ✓Explore Hisarya's thermal spa town and preserved Roman fortifications
• ✓Visit the underground Starosel Thracian temple complex with sacred chambers
• ✓Taste authentic Bulgarian wines directly from regional producers
• ✓Learn about Thracian civilization and local wine-making traditions
• ✓Scenic drive through rural Bulgarian countryside and vineyards

Insider tips

• ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the Starosel temple site involves uneven underground passages and stone stairs
• ★Bring a light layer; underground temple chambers stay cool year-round, even in summer
• ★Ask your guide about lesser-known local grape varieties like Gamza and Mavrud—Bulgaria produces excellent wines rarely exported
• ★The thermal springs in Hisarya are public; if time allows, a quick dip is refreshing before wine tasting

Good to know

• •8-hour tour includes hotel pickup/drop-off from Sofia (confirm meeting point on booking)
• •Light lunch typically included; confirm dietary requirements when booking
• •Starosel temple involves climbing and narrow passages—not suitable for those with severe mobility restrictions
• •Wine tastings are moderate; bring water and eat beforehand to pace alcohol intake
• •Tour operates year-round; May–September offers warmest weather and best vineyard visibility

Who it's for

Best time to visit

Visit May through September for warm weather, open vineyard tours, and comfortable exploration of outdoor sites. Spring (April–May) showcases blooming countryside; autumn (September–October) offers harvest-season activity and fewer crowds.