Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

Name: Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
Brand: Viator
Price: 23.49 USD
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4.8(44)8 hoursGerman, Russian, English, Italian +3Sofia, Bulgaria

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This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic Rila Mountains. Discover Bulgaria’s most famous UNESCO site, the Rila Monastery, with a guided or audio-guided tour. Afterward, take a relaxing walk through the woods to reach the Cave of Saint Ivan. You will also have free time to explore the monastery on your own before we drive back to Sofia.

Included

Visit to Rila Monastery
Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Visit to St. Ivan Cave, OR The Bells Monument (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Parking Fees
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach

Not included

Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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What you'll do

Departure at 09:00 from the car parknext to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of t
he Embassy of Slovakia
30 min
Rila Monastery
Rila, Bulgaria
Transportation from the Meeting point to the Rila Monastery. Estimated time of arrival - 12:00.
2 hours
Rila Monastery
Rila, Bulgaria
Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.
2 hoursAdmission not included
Visit the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria
Pass through the tunnel of St. Ivan Rilski. The belief is that only people with clean souls can pass through and that magical powers keep the sinners away. While you’re there, do not forget to drink some water from the holy spring. It is believed that this water never stops, nor freezes even when it is extremely cold.
1 hour
Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00
2 hours

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

IMPORTANT: The meeting point next to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia| | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Minimum traveler age is 6 years old
Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.