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With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time.

Highlights

• Experience Bulgaria's picturesque countryside along the route
• Learn about the rich history of Eastern Orthodoxy in Bulgaria
• Opt for a guided tour of St.Ivan Rilski Cave or explore independently
• Opt for a self guided tour of Rila Monastery
• Admire the exquisite medieval frescoes in Boyana Church (if selected option)

Description

With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This shuttle-group tour departs at 9.00 in the morning from Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The traveling time to the Rila Monastery is 2 hours. There, you will witness the unique architecture and paintings, while learning all about the stories behind them. The duration of the guided tour at the Monastery is about 40 minutes. After this, you will have about 4 hours of free time. You'll be able to visit the local museum, take photos, eat at the bakeries around the Monastery, or enjoy a quiet walk by yourself. At about 15:30 you will depart back to Sofia, with the duration of the traveling time on the way back being 2 hours again.

Includes

PRICE INCLUDES: Professional live guide /if option is selected and paid/ Group tour Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus Trip to Rila Monastery 

Important Information

• Booking in advance and confirmation are required Meeting time: 8:40 am, departure at 9:00 am Meeting point: BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Return point: original location Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the monastery There are limited dining options around the monastery, consider bringing your own food Cash payments are preferred in the area On some days, clients may be put on a bus with other tourists enrolled for a visit to Boyana Church as well, due to logistical reasons Day trip duration: 8 hours For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund