- 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
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Admission fees (4 euro/8 BGN for the Rila Monastery Museum)
- Food and Drinks
Embark on a day-long excursion from Sofia to one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage treasures. Travel by minibus, taking in the rustic scenes of Bulgaria on your way to the Rila Monastery nestled in the pine-laden Rila Mountains. Revel in a guided tour of the ancient marvel, complete with its fresco-adorned church, and pay a visit to its intriguing museum. Afterward, take advantage of some free time for individual exploration before heading to the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski, one of Bulgaria’s holiest sites.
Find the in-depth tour schedule below:
09:00 - Tour kick-off from Alexander Nevski Cathedral
12:00 - Expected arrival at Rila Monastery
12:00 - 13:00 - Guided tour of the Monastery
13:00 - 14:00 - Spare time for lunch or self-led exploration of the local area
14:00 - 15:00 - Exploration of the St. Ivan Cave
15:00 - Departure from Rila Monastery back to Sofia
17:00 - Projected arrival time at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
The tour also includes an ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide available in multiple languages. An INTERNET connection is necessary for the download and usage.
- 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.