Rila Monastery Day Tour from Sofia
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:
- The guided tour option is with an English-speaking live guide.
- Tour with an an audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English.
- Transport only (that option might not be bookable for some dates).
Options
Guided Tour in English
Join this English-guided tour to Rila monastery with a professional English-speaking guide.
What's included in Rila Monastery Day Tour from Sofia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
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.
Rila Monastery
After the guided tour, enjoy some free time for further exploration, lunch, photo shoots, etc.
Inclusions
- Driver/Tour guide in English
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English (approx. 5 euros per person)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- IMPORTANT: The meeting point is BEHIND Alexander Nevski Cathedral (opposite La Cattedrale restaurant) | Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/KY3uaHDALKjDJukQA | GPS coordinates: 42.695601, 23.333790 | Please, be there 15 min. in advance! | This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
