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Rila Monastery Day Trip Wine Tasting & Local Food Experience
Discover the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on a guided tour from Sofia. Enjoy a traditional snack and a wine tasting, and learn about the monastery’s history and architecture.
Highlights
- Savor a wine tasting featuring carefully selected Bulgarian wine
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with a knowledgeable guide
- Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional snack made from regional ingredients
- Learn about the monastery’s centuries-old frescoes and unique architecture
- Travel comfortably from Sofia in a private/small group with a live guide
Description
'Leave the bustle of Sofia behind and immerse yourself in a day of history, flavors and tranquility. On this intimate private/small-group tour, your expert guide will lead you along winding roads to the awe-inspiring Rila Monastery — where centuries-old frescoes, monastic legends and spiritual calm await. The scenic transfer from Sofia takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. Step beyond the main courtyard and discover the monastery’s hidden world — the old Magernitsa (monastic kitchen), centuries-old guest rooms, and quiet corridors where the monks once lived and worked. After stepping through grand courtyards and sacred halls, enjoy a homemade snack crafted from locally sourced ingredients — perhaps freshly baked breads, bulgarian yogourt or homemade mekitsa. Then, relax with a wine tasting at an family tavern, trying our aromatic Tamianka wine – a Bulgarian Muscat variety known for its floral bouquet and delicate sweetness, chosen to reflect the terroir of the Struma river valley. Enjoy a lunch with fresh trout from the crystal-clear Rila Mountain river, served in that taverna surrounded by nature. Everything is taken care of: transport from Sofia, entrance to the monastery secret and lesser-known spaces, wine, snack, guide, lunch and private/small-group comfort. Bring your camera — the light, the architecture, the views all make for moments you’ll want to capture. Book now for an unforgettable blend of culture, taste, and serenity.Includes
Transport from Sofia Expert live guide Visit to Rila Monastery Traditional snack Wine tasting LunchImportant Information
- Small group tour for personal attention Opportunity for photos and questions
Easy cancellation
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