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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 8 hours

This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic Rila Mountains. Discover Bulgaria’s most famous UNESCO site, the Rila Monastery, with a guided or audio-guided tour. Afterward, take a relaxing walk through the woods to reach the Cave of Saint Ivan. You will also have free time to explore the monastery on your own before we drive back to Sofia.

What's included

  • Visit to Rila Monastery
  • Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
  • Visit to St. Ivan Cave, OR The Bells Monument (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
    • Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Tour available in your selected language

    English
    Italian
    Spanish

    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

    Minimum traveler age is 6 years old

    Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.

    Location

    Departure point

    bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, Sofia Center, Sofia, 1527
    IMPORTANT: The meeting point next to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia| | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!

    End point

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

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