Attractions

Rila Monastery Express Day Tour

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Overview

Duration

Languages

German, Russian, English, English, Italian, Italian, French, Spanish, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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 Alexander Nevsky square, behind the Cathedral.
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 3.0 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 15:00 you will depart back to Sofia, with the duration of the traveling time on the way back being 2 hours again.

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Specialized infant seats are available. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.. Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you. . Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them.. This tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users. . The total traveling time from Sofia to Rila and back is 4 hours. . The tour includes visiting the complex of Boyana church, but if you want to enter inside you need to wait on spot as the waiting time to visit the church inside depends on the workload and the visiting period.

What's included

Trip to the Rila Monasetry . Transportation by a comfortable A/C bus/ van. Professional local guide In-person guide - different languages

What's not included

Food, drinks, personal expenses. Gratuities (optional) . Rila Monastery MUSEUM Entrance /optional/

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

City Tour Ltd.

Meeting Point

The meeting point for the tour is BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, near to cafe La Cathedrale. Please be there at 8:45 am.
The van/bus departs at 9 am and will not wait for you if you are late.