Rila Monastery day tour

Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

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Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where the founder of the monastery lived as an anchorite and explore the amazing rock formations of the Stob’s Pyramids nature phenomenon. Escape the Sofia crowds for a memorable full-day trip led by an expert!

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Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

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FromR2,048.13Per Person

What's included in Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

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Itinerary

Rila Monastery

The Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO Word Heritage sites

Admission Ticket Included

Stob's Pyramids

Hike to the Stob’s Pyramids nature phenomenon

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Guided tour of Rila Monastery
  • Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
  • All local taxes
  • All transfers
  • Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 € if you are interested in visiting any of the museums, the monastery and church itself are free of charge)
  • Lunch and beverages (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to moderate walking tour

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Azimut Tours