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
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- 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).
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What'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)
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
- Operated by a business
