Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Bansko

Explore Rila Monastery from Bansko. Discover frescoes, gilded iconostasis, and stunning mountain views with a qualified English-speaking guide.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kocherinovo - The tour begins at Ski&Board Traventuria Bansko. Meet the representative who will guide you to the driver for the transfer to Kocherinovo, where you will wait for the tour arriving from Sofia.
  • Kocherinovo - Approximately an hour later, you will reach Kocherinovo and join the group heading to Rila Monastery.
  • Rila Monastery - Enjoy a guided tour of the Monastery, followed by free time for lunch or personal exploration.
  • Bansko - Transfer back to Kocherinovo, where the driver will be waiting to take you back to Bansko.
What's Included
  • Driver
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO. Meet your driver in our Traventuria shop in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Kocherinovo. Relax during the 1-hour drive as you admire the beautiful landscape. Arrive at the Kocherinovo at approximately 11:30 am where you will wait for the guided tour coming from Sofia. Explore the complex with our qualified Еnglish-speaking guide. Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See the gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. After the guided visit, enjoy some free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself. Once the scheduled program is finished, you will be transferred back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and you will head to Bansko. The tour finish is back at the meeting point-our ski and board shop.

  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Location
Ski & Board Traventuria
Address: Pirin Palace Hotel (two entrances:) 1) backside of Pirin Palace Hotel, by Euphoria bar; 2) from Pirin Street: 92E Pirin Str., 2770 Bansko
Cancellation Policy

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

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שירלי
Oct 18, 2018
a trip to boyana church and rila monastery - A very interesting tour, mainly to people who are interested in art, Christianity and churches. The van was comfortable, Chris the tour leader was nice and patience and I enjoyed. Just one recommendation: better to bring with you something to eat at lunch, since in Rila Monastery the are 2 restaurants with a very slow service and not that good,
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