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From Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Tour

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Summary

Starts
Sofia
Duration
8 Hrs.
Languages
English, Bulgarian, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, and French
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Explore Bulgaria's rich history with a day trip to the Rila Monastery! Nestled in the picturesque Rila Mountains, this iconic site is renowned as the "Treasury of Bulgaria" and a symbol of national pride. Established in the 10th century by St. Ivan Rilski, the monastery remains a significant spiritual center today.

Our expert guides will lead you through the monastery's impressive architecture and storied past. After the tour, enjoy free time to wander the tranquil grounds or visit the museum for a deeper historical insight. Don't miss the local shops for unique Bulgarian souvenirs.

Indulge in traditional Bulgarian cuisine at nearby bakeries, featuring delights like mekitsi, a delectable yogurt-based dough. This tour is family-friendly, with a minimum age of six, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone.

Whether drawn by its religious importance or UNESCO status, this tour offers an ideal mix of culture and natural beauty. Book now and dive into Bulgaria's vibrant past!

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Included

Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Parking fees
Wi-Fi on board

Destinations

Sofia - city in BulgariaSofia

Map

Attractions

Photo of Beautiful view of the Orthodox Rila Monastery, a famous tourist attraction and cultural heritage monument in the Rila Nature Park mountains in Bulgaria.Rila Monastery

Options

Self-Guided Tour with IT/ES-speaking Assistant & Smart Audio
✓ Includes: online audioguide on your mobile device ✕ Excludes: guide, headphones Important: An accompanying assistant might speak Italian/Spanish but NOT French. An own internet connection is required.
Self-Guided Tour with IT/ES-speaking Assistant & Smart Audio
✓ Includes: online audioguide on your mobile device ✕ Excludes: guide, headphones Important: An accompanying assistant might speak Spanish/Italian. An own internet connection is required.
English Guided Tour with St. Ivan Cave
Explore the magnificent Rila Monastery alongside a certified English-speaking guide ✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, St. Ivan’s Cave, online audioguide ✕ Excludes: headphones Important: Walk to the cave includes 30-minutes of hiking
English Guided Tour
Explore the magnificent Rila Monastery alongside a certified English-speaking guide, who will enrich your experience with fascinating insights and stories. ✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, online audioguide ✕ Excludes: headphones
11-Hour English Guided Tour with Melnik & Rila Monastery
Discover the iconic Rila Monastery & the charming town of Melnik on this English-guided tour. ✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, Melnik, Rila monastery, multilingual audioguide Note: tour lasts over 11 hrs & starts at 08:00, the guide speaks English ONLY
English Guided Tour with Pre-defined Pickups
Explore the Rila monastery alongside a professional English-speaking guide or an online audio guide and choose your pick up from pre-defined stops with convenient locations ✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, pickup from pre-defined stops
Self-Guided Tour with ES/EN-speaking Assistant & Smart Audio
✓ Includes: online audioguide on your mobile device ✕ Excludes: guide, headphones Important: An accompanying assistant might speak English/Spanish but NOT Italian. An own internet connection is required.
Self-Guided Tour with IT/EN-speaking Assistant & Smart Audio
✓ Includes: online audioguide on your mobile device ✕ Excludes: guide, headphones Important: An accompanying assistant might speak English/Italian but NOT Spanish. An own internet connection is required.
English Guided Tour with Smart Audio in Italian
✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, online audio guide in Italian. ✕ Excludes: headphones Important: The guide speaks English but NOT Italian
English Guided Tour with Smart Audio in Spanish
✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, online audio guide in Spanish. ✕ Excludes: headphones Important: The guide speaks English but NOT Spanish
English Guided Tour with Smart Audio in French
✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, Rila monastery, online audio guide in French ✕ Excludes: WITHOUT a French-speaking guide Important: The guide speaks English but NOT French
Spanish Guided Tour
Join this tour to the Rila monastery alongside our certified Spanish-speaking guides who will enrich your experience with their own distinctive flair. ✓ Includes: Spanish-speaking guide, Rila Monastery
Italian Guided Tour
Join this tour to the Rila monastery alongside a certified Italian-speaking guide who will enrich your experience each with their own distinctive flair. ✓ Includes: Italian-speaking guide, Rila monastery
English Guided Tour with St. Ivan Cave & French Smart Audio
✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, Rila monastery, St. Ivan’s Cave, online audioguide in French ✕ Excludes: headphones Important: guide speaks only ENGLISH, NO French; own internet is required Important: Walk to the cave includes 30-minutes of hiking
Spanish Guided Tour with St. Ivan Cave
Explore the magnificent Rila Monastery & Cave of St. Ivan alongside a certified Spanish-speaking guide ✓ Includes: Spanish-speaking guide, Rila monastery, St. Ivan's cave Important: Walk to the cave includes 30-minutes of hiking
Italian Guided Tour with St. Ivan Cave
Explore the magnificent Rila Monastery alongside a certified English-speaking guide ✓ Includes: Italian-speaking guide, St. Ivan’s Cave, online audioguide ✕ Excludes: headphones Important: Walk to the cave includes 30-minutes of hiking
English Guided Tour with Boyana Church & St. Ivan Cave
✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, Rila monastery, St. Ivan's Cave, Boyana Church (UNESCO world heritage site - BONUS), multilingual online audioguide ✕ Excludes: entry fee to Boyana Important: includes 30-minutes of hiking; guide speaks only ENGLISH
12-Hour English Guided Tour with Hiking to Seven Rila Lakes
Discover the iconic Rila Monastery & the Seven Rila Lakes ✓ Includes: English-speaking guide, The Seven Rila Lakes, Rila monastery, multilingual audioguide Note: The tour lasts over 12 hrs & starts at 07:00, the guide speaks English ONLY

Good to know

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities Not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly Comfortable walking shoes recommended The monastery is a functioning Orthodox temple. A strict dress code is imposed and should be respected. Men and women should be wearing clothes covering their shoulders. Women should not wear shorts or short skirts Not suitable for pets

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