Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Bansko

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Bansko, Bulgaria

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO.
Meet your driver in our Traventuria shop in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Kocherinovo. Relax during the 1-hour drive as you admire the beautiful landscape. Arrive at the Kocherinovo at approximately 11:30 am where you will wait for the guided tour coming from Sofia. Explore the complex with our qualified Еnglish-speaking guide. Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See the gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. After the guided visit, enjoy some free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself.
Once the scheduled program is finished, you will be transferred back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and you will head to Bansko. The tour finish is back at the meeting point-our ski and board shop.

What's Included

Driver
English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Ski & Board Traventuria

Address: Pirin Palace Hotel (two entrances:) 1) backside of Pirin Palace Hotel, by Euphoria bar; 2) from Pirin Street: 92E Pirin Str., 2770 Bansko

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The meeting point of the tour is Ski&Board Traventuria Bansko. Meet our representative who will direct you to the driver for the transfer to Kocherinovo where you will wait for the tour coming from Sofia.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    About an hour latter you will arrive at Kocherinovo and join the group going to Rila Monastery.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rila Monastery

    Guided visit of the Monastery followed by free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bansko

    Transfer back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and head back to Bansko

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Supplied by Traventuria

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Car Tours
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

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

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