• 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 Monasetry
• Transportation by a comfortable A/C bus/ van
• Professional local guide In-person guide - different languages

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

This day trip offers the opportunity to explore the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover its rich history and legends as the guide’s commentary transports you back in time.
The shuttle-group tour begins at 9:00 AM from Alexander Nevsky Square, located behind the Cathedral.
The journey to the Rila Monastery takes approximately 2 hours.
Upon arrival, admire the distinctive architecture and paintings while learning about the fascinating stories behind them.
The guided tour of the Monastery lasts around 40 minutes.

Following the tour, enjoy approximately 4 hours of free time.
You can visit the local museum, capture photos, dine at nearby bakeries, or take a peaceful stroll on your own.

The return trip to Sofia departs at approximately 3:30 PM, with the travel time back being 2 hours as well.

• 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.
• For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.

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