DiVes Winery lavender tour: Aroma sampling of 5 varieties

Bulgaria grows half the world's lavender, and you can smell why on these five terraces.

A guided tour through lavender fields on five terraces surrounding DiVes Winery near Nessebar, where you sample the aromas of five distinct Bulgarian lavender varieties and receive a complimentary glass of wine. The tour runs daily during the flowering season, typically from June onward, and lasts around 40 minutes. Includes dried lavender flowers to take home. Wine is available to guests 18 and older.

The experience

DiVes Winery sits on a hillside near Nessebar with lavender planted across five terraces that slope toward the Black Sea. The tour starts among the blooms themselves. You walk through the fields with a guide who teaches you to distinguish the five varieties by scent using specific techniques. Bulgaria produces more lavender oil than any other country on earth, and the guide explains the cultivation, uses and history of each type as you move through the rows. The flowering season typically begins June 1st each year, and guided tours run daily during that window.

The sensory part is the point: you're not watching a demonstration or reading labels. You bend close to the plants, breathe in, and learn to pick out the differences between varieties by smell alone. The guide walks you through the technique so the scents become distinct rather than blurred together. Bring a camera: the sea backdrop behind the lavender fields is the shot most visitors want to capture, and the guide knows the angles.

At the end of the walk, you receive a complimentary glass of DiVes wine (white, rosé or red, your choice) to enjoy while you sit among the fields. You also take home a small gift of dried lavender flowers. The whole experience runs about 40 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• A guided walk through five terraces of lavender fields with aroma sampling of five distinct Bulgarian varieties.
• a complimentary glass of DiVes wine (white, rosé or red) for guests 18 and older.
• a gift of dried lavender flowers to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years): free · Child (6 to 12 years): free · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by DiVes Estate Winery

Is this one for you?The tour is a walk on gentle terrain across five terraces with no steep climbing, so it suits most fitness levels and those with mobility concerns. All areas are wheelchair accessible and strollers are welcome. The 40-minute pace is unhurried, giving you time to linger among the blooms and absorb the guide's explanations without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years): free; Child (6 to 12 years): free; Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

When does the lavender bloom at DiVes Winery?

The flowering season typically begins June 1st each year, and guided tours run daily during that window. The exact timing depends on weather, but June through early summer is when the fields are fullest.

What exactly do I do during the aroma sampling?

You walk through the lavender fields on the five terraces with a guide who teaches you to distinguish the five Bulgarian varieties by scent. The guide uses specific techniques to help you pick out the differences between them, so you're learning to smell the distinctions rather than just walking past the plants.

Is the wine included, and can I choose which type?

Yes, a complimentary glass of DiVes wine is included for guests 18 and older. You choose from white, rosé or red and enjoy it while seated among the fields at the end of the tour.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs approximately 40 minutes from start to finish, including the walk through all five terraces and the wine at the end.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Yes, the tour is designed with photography in mind. The Black Sea view behind the lavender fields is a major draw, and the guide is familiar with the best angles and spots for capturing the blooms.