Rila Monastery Day Tour from Sofia

4.9
(16 reviews)
Sofia, Bulgaria

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

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
Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Parking Fees
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vasil Levski Monument

    09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rila Monastery

    Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rila Monastery

    After the guided tour, enjoy some free time for further exploration, lunch, photo shoots, etc.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Vasil Levski Monument

    Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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