A Day at the WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL

Be a part of the celebration of wine at the traditional wine harvest in the Tikvesh region and the wine festival in Kavadarci.
The cultivation of the vine, the creation of wine from the grape and the effects of wine-drinking on the human organism have always inspired a sense of awe in humanity, and this is why they have been associated with the divine.
 

06 September 2009 - Sunday

Along the ancient wine road

 In the sunny and mountainous part of the country, in the centre of the Balkans, there is a region where geographical position, fertile soil and climatic conditions have been extremely favorable for grape cultivation and formation of intense flavors in specific grape varieties. A centuries old producer of the regions finest wines, Tikvesh is the wine heart of Macedonia.

 08:00 AM: Departure from Skopje - Drvodekor
We travel long the valley of the river Vardar, one of the busiest ancient routes that connected the ancient towns of Skupi, Vila Zora, Stobi, Stenae, Gortinija and Pela.

 09:15 AM Breakfast at Stobi pavilion 
Optional: Tour of one of the largest and best preserved archeological sites in Macedonia - Stobi.

 10:45 Visit to a vineyard
Start the day with a visit of a vineyard where you will learn about the various vines grown in the region and have the opportunity to breed ripe healthy grapes to make beautiful wines from. The wonderful climate of warm weather and sunny days allow excellent harvest conditions and ripe healthy grapes to make beautiful wines from.

 11:45 Wine Festival
join the central celebration of wine at Kavadarci’s city square to follow the cultural program, carnival defile of traditional masks, jugglers and street performers, followed by by wine tasting at the stands from the local wineries. You will be intruded to all styles of Macedonian wine - dry and sweet, still and sparkling, red, white and rosé and probably the best grape brandy (rakija) you have ever tried.

 14:00 Visit to the Tikvesh wine cellar
To supplement this wonderful event, we take you to visit one of the oldest and biggest wineries on the Balkan Peninsula. Here one can reveal all the secrets of becoming a great winemaker, and feast him self in the exquisite cuisine complement by the best of wines that give you a feeling of walking through a great vineyard.

-Return to Skopje in the evening.

PRICE: 35 €  per person

DATES: 06.09.2009

The price includes transport/travel, all sightseeing, all meals, wine tasting and full escort by a professional tourist guide.

If you want to register, please click here!

Deadline for application: 12:00 / Friday 04.09.2009
Group minimum of 10 people required for organization of the tour!