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A historic building with arched walkways and a mountainous backdrop. 1
A religious fresco with saints, a haloed central figure, and a radiant background. 2
A skeleton riding a horse. 3
A religious icon with a central figure seated on a throne, surrounded by angels and animals. 4
A religious mural with figures in robes, a central figure on a throne, and a cross. 5

Day Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia

By Discover Balkans
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

You will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Rila Monastery in the heart of the highest mountain on the Balkans.

Activity location

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 7
    • 7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Boulevard
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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ENGLILISH-LANGUAGE TOUR

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
CHF 27.63 x 1 AdultCHF 27.63
Total
Price is CHF 27.63
Until Sat, 4 Jul

SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOUR

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
CHF 27.63 x 1 AdultCHF 27.63
Total
Price is CHF 27.63
Until Sat, 4 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit of Rila Monastery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Coffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Rila Monastery historical museum (5 EUR)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop off

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rila Monastery

  • 2h
Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with relics of St Ivan Rilski. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu tower and the monastery kitchen. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a doughnut) and the Bulgarian yoghurt.

Location

Activity location

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    Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd 7
    • 7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Boulevard
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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