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Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Trip

By Old school Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$287 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Learn about Orthodox Christianity and Bulgarian history
  • Admire the frescoed walls and galleries of the monastery
  • Enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains
  • Visit the cave of St. John of Rila
  • Taste mekici - the local pastry

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • София център, бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 21, 1000 София, България | At Serdica II metrostation, opposite the mosque infront of the McDonald's restaurant.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Valid for 8 Hours, Sofia: Rila Monastery Day Trip in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Price details
NZ$385.74 x 1 TravellerNZ$385.74
Total
Price is NZ$385.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport from a meeting point, drop-off included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit and a guided tour of Rila Monastery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the cave of St. John of Rila
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional guided tour of a local Rila monastery museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Learn about the history and culture of Bulgaria
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Taste local food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Souvenirs

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Short skirts, Shorts, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Bulgaria's most iconic landmarks. Depart from Sofia and journey through the scenic Bulgarian countryside to reach this architectural masterpiece.

  • Start at 8.30 from our meeting point.
  • Arrive at the monastery after approx. 2 hours drive along a picturesque winding road;
  • Sightseeing of the monastery - the courtyard, the open gallery and the church, approx. 2 hours
  • free time - approx. 1 hour 30 mins. - enough to explore further and possibly visit a museum (guided);
  • head of to the cave of St. John (subject to weather possibility!);
  • leave back to Sofia;
    Estimated time of arrival to Sofia - 5.30 pm

Take in the breathtaking natural surroundings of the Rila Mountains, adding to the monastery's serene and spiritual atmosphere. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature, making it an unforgettable experience during your visit to Bulgaria.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • София център, бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 21, 1000 София, България | At Serdica II metrostation, opposite the mosque infront of the McDonald's restaurant.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • София център, бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 21, 1000 София, България | At Serdica II metrostation, opposite the mosque infront of the McDonald's restaurant.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria