Self Guided Tour Experience in Rila Monastery

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Enjoy a day out at the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. This product gives you an unique conversational audio guide and an electronic guide with full guides notes. Total flexibility and at your own pace.

The Rila Monastery is located in 1147 meters altitude in the middle of the fragrant coniferous forests of Rila Mountain. The monastery is a complex of cultural, dwelling and farming buildings which take about 8800 square meters. The Rila Monastery has an unique architecture.

Outside, the monastery looks like a fortress. It has 24-meter stone walls which forms irregular pentagon. That’s why when some tourist enters the monastery’s yard from some of the two iron gates he is surprised by its architecture: arches and colonnades, covered wooden stairs and carved verandas and the 300-400 monastic cells.

What's Included

E-guide for the Monastery
Unique conversational audio guide
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Rila Monastery
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
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    Rila Monastery

    This is an unique activity featuring a conversational audio guide and an electronic guide with full guides notes for the Rila Monastery. By using this product at your own pace you will be fully flexible to enjoy the magnificent UNESCO Rila monastery.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
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Museum Tickets & Passes
Historical Tours
Skip the line Tickets
Attractions & Museums
Museums
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Cancellation Policy

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

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