• Rila Monastery - This shuttle-group tour begins at 9:00 AM from Alexander Nevsky Square, located behind the Cathedral. The journey to the Rila Monastery, the largest and most significant monastery in Bulgaria, takes approximately 2 hours along a picturesque route. Founded in the 10th century, the current structures date back to the mid-19th century, featuring a defensive tower from the 14th century.

Within the monastery complex, visitors can marvel at the stunning architecture and frescoes while the guide shares its history and legends. The guided tour lasts around 40 minutes.

Following the tour, there is about 4 hours of free time to explore the history museum, take photographs, browse the shops, and enjoy a lunch break.

The return trip to Sofia departs at approximately 3:30 PM, with a travel time of 2 hours.

• Trip to the Rila Monastery
• Transportation by comfortable A/C bus or van
• Professional local guide available in different languages

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

Embark on a full-day excursion from Sofia to the magnificent Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Departing at 9:00 AM from Vasil Levski Monument (Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7), enjoy a picturesque 2-hour journey through Bulgaria’s stunning landscapes.

Join a guided tour to admire the monastery’s awe-inspiring architecture and frescoes while discovering its intriguing history and legends. Afterwards, take advantage of your free time to explore the museum, wander the grounds, capture photos, or unwind at nearby bakeries.

Return to Sofia by approximately 3:30 PM, carrying with you the memories of an extraordinary cultural and historical adventure.

Highlights:

• Discover Bulgaria’s most renowned monastery
• Hear captivating stories, legends, and view artistic treasures with your guide
• Enjoy free time to visit the museum, stroll, or take photos
• Benefit from convenient round-trip transportation from central Sofia
• Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.
• Bring cash with you – 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.
• Safety Notice: For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, anyone who appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that makes guides uncomfortable may be removed from the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
• Guides are not obligated to provide guided commentary while inside the bus. Explanations and guided tours typically take place at designated stops and attractions rather than during transit.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.