The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia
Overview
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).
What's Included
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
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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Vasil Levski Monument
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Vasil Levski Monument
30 minutes • 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
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Activity code: C-6992P71
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