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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip from Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia,
Bulgaria
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
German, Russian, English, English, Italian, Italian, French, Spanish, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Discover one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of this medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church. After time to explore independently, visit the Cave of St. Ivan - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Please kindly note that on some dates the free time at the Rila Monastery may be shorter due to traffic, group size, or complementary stop at Boyana church.
Below you can find detailed itinerary of the tour:
09:00 - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
12:00-12:15 - Estimated time of arrival at Rila Monastery
12:15-13:00 - Guided visit to the Monastery
13:00-14:00 - Free time for lunch or further explorations of the area on your own
14:00-15:00 - Visit the St. Ivan Cave
15:00 - Depart from Rila Monastery back to Sofia
17:00 - Estimated time of arrival at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
What to remember
Important info
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.
What's included
Driver/Tour guide in English. ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.. Transport by air-conditioned bus . Parking Fees. A planned visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
What's not included
Gratuities. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Admission fees (4 euro/8 BGN for the Rila Monastery Museum). Food and Drinks
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Traventuria
Meeting Point
IMPORTANT: The meeting point is BEHIND Alexander Nevski Cathedral (opposite La Cattedrale restaurant). Please, be there 15 min. in advance! | This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.