Cape Kaliakra and Balchik Palace Tour with Wine Tasting
Excursions & day trips

Cape Kaliakra and Balchik Palace Tour with Wine Tasting

4.4/5

Excellent
61 reviews
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102.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the secrets of Queen Marie at Balchik Palace and botanical gardens
  • Visit a ceramic workshop and call in at a snail farm to see local skills in action
  • See the natural beauty and feel the history at Cape Kaliakra nature reserve
  • Enjoy a tasty lunch in Balchick and try Bulgarian wines at the Queen's Winery
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Bulgaria and its culture
What to expect

The legends of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast come to life during this tour of Cape Kaliakra and Balchik. From the beauty of the cape's red cliffs to the air of nostalgia in Balchik Palace, you'll be enchanted from the word go. Elena, one of our local guides, says, ‘The palace's cactus garden is one of the most extensive in Europe and it holds more 250 species. The entire palace grounds are superbly located overlooking the coast – I can see why royals chose this spot for their summer residence.'

Your first stop is at a ceramic workshop en route to a snail farm in Bulgarevo. Here, you'll get to taste snail-based delicacies. Then, it's on to Cape Kaliakra, where you might spot rare bird species. Elena says, ‘Kaliakra is Bulgarian for beautiful – it's the red tones of the cliffs here that make the cape so striking.' Next, you'll head to the resort of Balchik for a lunch of typical Bulgarian dishes in a local restaurant, plus a tour of a former royal palace.

Balchik's most famous resident was Queen Marie of Romania, who spent her last decade in her summer palace. She found solace here in the 1930s, wandering the palace-s botanic gardens and meditating in her eclectic Baha'i temple. To round off, there'll be a wine tasting experience in the aptly named Queen's Winery, where you can try up to seven local varieties. Bulgarian wine is becoming better known, but it's still great value, so it makes a great souvenir.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guided tour
  • check Three-course lunch
  • check Wine tasting
What to remember
  • Order of stops may vary, but itinerary will remain the same
  • Bring your camera
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • W

    Wakacyjni

    Verified booking

    4.6

    19 September 2025

    Travelled with family


    Swietna wycieczka - w przeciagu 8 godzin zwiedzic mozna 5 atrakcji: - pracownia ceramiki (+ zakupy ;) - przyladek Kaliakra - farma slimaków + poczestunek - Balchik + obiad (obsluga z The White House podczas obiadu ma duzo do poprawy - obiad sam w sobie 7/10) - ogrody + degustacja i zakup wina lub rakii (+ duzo historii) Przewodnik - p. Grazynka - swietna osoba, majaca ogromna wiedze historyczna i zyciowa (w Bulgarii okolo 40 lat wiec ma wielkie doswiadczenie zyjac w tym kraju). Polecamy

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    urwis331@gmail.com

    Verified booking

    5

    17 September 2025

    Solo traveller


    Przewodnik Pani Grazyna - doskonala - skarbnica wiedzy i swietny przekaz oraz kontakt z grupa - polecam w 100%

  • G

    Groupe

    Verified booking

    4.2

    12 September 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Prix beaucoup trop excessif, les mêmes excursions à moitié prix aux alentours de l'hôtel, malheureusement aucune en français sinon nous n'aurions pas réservé chez Tui. À certains moments la visite se faisait aux pas de courses.

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    Luska

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    4.6

    8 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Podobalo nam sie BARDZO w pracowni garncarskiej, rodzina która to prowadzi naprawde stara sie, zeby bylo tam milo i sympatycznie. Widoki z klifów przepiekne, godne zobaczenia. Obiad za mala porcja, ale calkiem smaczne. Troche rozczarowal mnie Ogród Botaniczny, bo jest nieco zaniedbany, ale to nie wina biura podrózy. Wina na degustacji nie mój gust i dwa razy drozsze niz w NAJLEPSZEJ winiarni Messembria. Ogólnie wycieczke dalabym na plus, poza kilkoma niewielkimi niuansami.

  • M

    Mauro

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    3.8

    1 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Peut-être une visite en trop parmi celles proposées dans l’excursion. Il y a eu un ********** après la visite de Cape Kaliakra en raison d’un couple qui n’avait pas compris la consigne de retour au car. Cela a stressé notre guide, tenue par les engagements (réservation du déjeuner, etc.). Par la suite, des explications ont été données en marchant lors de la visite du jardin botanique et impossible de les entendre pour l’ensemble du groupe. Il fallait tenir compte du rythme des personnes âgées

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    Agnieszka

    Verified booking

    5

    20 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Pani przewodnik super