The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

Name: The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
Brand: Viator
Price: 27.02 USD
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4.5(22)8 hoursGerman, Russian, English, Italian +2Sofia, Bulgaria

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Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, spend some time to explore independently. Entrance fees not included. The tour offers 3 different options: 1. The guided tour option is with an English-speaking live guide. 2. Tour with an an audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English. 3. Transport only (that option might not be bookable for some dates).

Included

Visit to Rila Monastery
Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)

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What you'll do

Vasil Levski Monument
Just North of Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria
09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
30 min
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 hours
Rila Monastery
Rila, Bulgaria
After the guided tour, enjoy some free time for further exploration, lunch, photo shoots, etc.
2 hours
Vasil Levski Monument
Just North of Aleksander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria
Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00
30 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

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
All touch points in the vehicles will be cleaned frequently.
Minimum traveler age is 5 years old
The total duration of the tour includes the travel time

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