Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- 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
- Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Sofia Center
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The Cave of Saint John of Rila
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Activity code: C-6992P62
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