Embark on a captivating journey through Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites with a tour of Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave from Sofia. Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of the monastery, and discover the spiritual significance of the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Bulgaria’s cultural treasures.
Embark on a captivating journey through Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites with a tour of Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave from Sofia. Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning architecture of the monastery, and discover the spiritual significance of the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Bulgaria’s cultural treasures.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Tour guide services in English
- Access to online, multilingual audioguide (Internet required)
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus
- Inclusive of all parking fees
- Organized visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
- Tour guide services in English
- Access to online, multilingual audioguide (Internet required)
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned bus
- Inclusive of all parking fees
- Organized visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Admission fees (4 euro/8 BGN for the Rila Monastery Museum)
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Admission fees (4 euro/8 BGN for the Rila Monastery Museum)
- Food and Drinks
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…
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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
