Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
Feel the magic of Southwestern Bulgaria by visiting Rila monastery and Melnik just in one day. Feel the spirit of the holiest bulgarian monastery. Sense the power of mother nature by visiting the Melnik pyramids. Taste one of the most famous bulgarian wines. Three different experiences that will create a day full with emotions. Do not hesitate to save money and time with this extraordinary tour!
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Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
Pickup included
What's included in Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sofia
The travel time from Sofia to Rila Monastery is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Rila Monastery
Rila monastery is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list and It’s one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation. You will have enough time to explore the monastery, the main church and the monastery museum.
Melnik
Travel time from Rila monastery to Melnik is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Inclusions
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Free transport with comfort minivan
- Personal expenses
- Lunch, Food and beverages
- Entrance fee to Kordopulova house - 6 levs
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Proper clothing required - all clothes have to cover the shoulders, tank tops, short skirts are not allowed!
- Travel time to Rila monastery is around 1 hour 45 minutes
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
