Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day

4.3
(83 reviews)

10 to 11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in just one day. Visit the two most visited locations in one day with this amazing tour. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila is the largest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria.

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. Please have appropriate clothes.

We won't have time for a restaurant meal, just packed lunch or fast food.

Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic:

08:30 Meet and leave Sofia

11:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour)

13:30 Little time for packed or fast food lunch

14:00 We leave Plovdiv

16:45 We explore the Rila Monastery

18:00 We leave for Sofia

19:30 We arrive back in Sofia

What's Included

WiFi on board
Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Big Yellow House

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plovdiv Old Town

    Visit to Plovdiv

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rila Monastery

    Visit to the Rila Monastery

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Smart Trans Bulgaria

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Cancellation Policy

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

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