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A historic church with multiple domes and arches, surrounded by a courtyard and visitors. 1
A historic stone tower, a church with a dome, and a courtyard with buildings. 2
A religious icon with figures, a building, and a cloud with light. 3
A historic courtyard with arches, a large tree, and mountainous backdrop. 4
A religious mural with a figure of a saint, a dragon, and a serpent. 5

Day Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia

By Bohemia Ltd. - Gray Line Bulgaria
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $34 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

  • Reception in Sofia from our Gray Line guide and direct trip to Rila Monastery.
  • Sightseeing tour in the complex of Rila Monastery.
  • Optional visit of Rila Monastery ecclesiastical museum.
  • Free time to explore the complex on your own.
  • Return trip to Sofia.

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • София център, бул. „Княз Александър Дондуков" 7, 1000 София, България | In front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria office (7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria).
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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ENGLISH-LANGUAGE TOUR

  • Earn $1.03
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$34.31 x 1 Adult$34.31
Total
Price is $34.31

SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOUR

  • Earn $1.03
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$34.31 x 1 Adult$34.31
Total
Price is $34.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided visit of Rila Monastery;
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide service;
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop off;
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks - lunch and coffee breaks;
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees for Rila Monastery historical museum (5 EUR);
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities to the guide and the driver;

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Bare feet, Non-folding strollers, Non-folding wheelchairs, Pets, See-through clothing, Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts, Unaccompanied minors
  • Not suitable for: People under 4 ft 9 in (150 cm), People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Departure at 9:00 a.m. in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgarias office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia) for Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites. Guided visit to the monastery complex. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with the relics of St. John of Rila. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu's tower. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael - masterpiece of traditional woodcarving, taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a doughnut) and the traditional Bulgarian yogurt. Return to Sofia. The tour ends in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgarias office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia).

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • София център, бул. „Княз Александър Дондуков" 7, 1000 София, България | In front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria office (7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria).
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria