Overview
Taste unique Turkish Wines in the Thracian terroire. The Trakya Winery Route was the first of all the established wine routes in Turkey. It covers an area with more than 14 producers.
Driving along all the route will normally take a week. This trip is a curated experience with two or three chosen producers which can also be arranged according to your preference. The easiest way to take this route is to break it up into geographic chunks which may include the cities of: Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, Şarköy, and Gelibolu.
This one is arranged to include the old Ottoman capital Edirne which is a city historical heritage density equal to Florence. Here we will visit the Ottoman architecture in the city like Selimiye, The Great Synagogue and experience the local culture.
The Thrace Vineyard Route offers a great alternative for those who seek unforgettable natural and cultural experiences, and the exquisite flavors of local cuisine.
Tour also available in Bulgarian language.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guiding
Wine Tastings
Transportation
Meals
Accomodation
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Galata Port D Gate
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Visit of two wineries, Night at Edirne
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1 hour
Wine Tasting at Barrel. Proud hometown boy, Barkın Akın took his family winery, Barel and turned it into the hotspot in Tekirdağ. In the summer visitors to the onsite restaurant can enjoy outdoor seating under huge shady trees and in the winter the indoor, windowed restaurant is made cozy with a huge fire place. Like the folks at Vino Dessera, Akın believes that wine should not be priced out of reach and that anyone should be able to afford a decent bottle. Barel wines cover several price categories but all of them reasonable and all the wine quaffable.
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2 hours
Arcadia was one of the very first wineries to offer not only a restaurant but a hotel. The restaurant, which has only one dinner seating per day, offers ever changing dishes created from locally sourced foods and wine pairing suggestions. Arcadia is worth a visit just for its sparkling wine alone. The winery recently debuted Nareen, a traditional method sparking wine made from the Turkish grape Narince. Produced in tiny tiny quantities the wine is available only at the winery. It is stunning.
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Edirne
3 hours
Edirne, previously Adrionople, is famous in Turkey for its oil wresting, the Selimiye Mosque built by architect Mimar Sinan, and its liver. Oil wresting happens in July only but the ethnographic museum there has a wonderful 3-D presentation on it. The mosque is lovely (as are some of the smaller ones in the city). We will visit the Selimiye Mosque, the Traditional Bazaar, The Grand Syngague and vernacular architecture in Edirne Old Town.
Day 2 Visiting Historical places in Edirne and a wine tasting at Arda Vineyard
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2 hours
Wine Tasting at Arda Vineyard.
Family-owned Arda Vineyards is a labor of love for the Saç family. Family patriarch Ilyas Saç established the winery in 2007. Daughter Seniz is the lead winemaker and son Yavuz and his wife Bahar run it. While Arda produces a bit too much wine annually to classify as “boutique,” the family runs the winery with a boutique heart. Since its opening, the winery has added a restaurant to the premises where all their lovely wines can be enjoyed with local specialties. -
The Grand Bazaar of Edirne
4 hours
We will make a city tour in the historical places in Edirne
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2-Day Wine Tasting Tour along the Thracian Wine Route
Can I cancel 2-Day Wine Tasting Tour along the Thracian Wine Route for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Galata Port D Gate Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Guiding
- Wine Tastings
- Transportation
What's not included?
- Meals
- Accomodation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Edirne, The Grand Bazaar of Edirne.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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