One of Bulgaria’s oldest riverside towns, Vidin is home to the only entirely preserved medieval Bulgarian castle. Perched impressively on the riverbank, its striking pose, thick ring walls, stout towers and solid gates form a fortress known as Babini Vidini Kuli, which means Granny Vida’s Towers. Around the castle rose a fairy-tale town of 25 minarets, domes and other charming architecture of the period. Though many of these features have been shadowed by today’s city, Vidin retains its charms. Today it is largely an agricultural and trade center renowned for its wines.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Belogradchik Rocks and Fortress
Journey into one of Bulgaria’s most scenic regions to see how geography helped create an architectural treasure.
Vidin Home-Hosted Cooking Demonstration
See how everyday Bulgarians live; learn how to prepare the nation’s beloved banitsa, and how the diet here helps some locals live to 100.
Baba Vida Fortress & Bulgarian Wine
Explore the wonderfully preserved Baba Vida fortress and sample a selection of Bulgarian wines at a local winery.
