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The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

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Duration: 8 hours

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:

1. The guided tour option is with an English-speaking live guide.

2. Tour with an an audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English.

3. Transport only (that option might not be bookable for some dates).

What's included

  • Visit to Rila Monastery
  • Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
  • Parking Fees
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Audio guide available in multiple languages

    German
    Russian
    English
    Italian
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    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

    Location

    Departure point

    bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, Sofia Center, Sofia, 1527
    IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia. Please be there 15 minutes in advance. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

    End point

    bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, Sofia Center, Sofia, 1527

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