The curing properties of Bulgaria’s therapeutic springs, located near the Balkans’ only Gaiser, reachable within a day from Sofia, with water that is heated by the Earth’s core, springing out to 103 above ground. The Rila Monastery stands as the biggest and most renowned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
The curing properties of Bulgaria’s therapeutic springs, located near the Balkans’ only Gaiser, reachable within a day from Sofia, with water that is heated by the Earth’s core, springing out to 103 above ground. The Rila Monastery stands as the biggest and most renowned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
- Rila Monastery - Rila Monastery -The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a must-visit tourist…
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Rila Monastery - Rila Monastery -The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a must-visit tourist attraction for both Bulgarians and foreign visitors. It was built at its present place in the 14th century. The oldest buildings in the complex date from this period - the Tower of Hrelyu (1334–1335) and a small church just next to it (1343). However, the arrival of the Ottomans in the end of the 14th century was followed by numerous raids and a destruction of the monastery in the middle of the 15th century.
The monastery complex, regarded as one of the most impressive masterpieces of Bulgarian National Revival architecture, was declared a national historical monument in 1976 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. - Rila - Rila National Park is the highest and most beautiful mountain on the Balkan penisula with its 2925 m. high peak Musala and beautiful forest, rivers, waterfalls and meadows.
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Aqua Club Kotvata&Restaurant Kotvata - Kotvata Thermal Spa Complex offers excellent hot mineral water in many outside and inside pools. Relax, recover and enjoy a beer, no matter winter or summer.
Inside thermal pool is cheaper and warmer for the winter, outside pools offer diffrent temperature and are perfect for both summer and winter months.
- English speaking driver or guide
- Audio Guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking driver or guide
- Audio Guides
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- All fees and/or taxes
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- All fees and/or taxes
- Knees and shoulders need to be covered during the Monastery visit
- Entrance fees for thermal complex not included and varies between 10 and 20 € per person
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for people with health/hearth problems due to warm water
- Knees and shoulders need to be covered during the Monastery visit
- Entrance fees for thermal complex not included and varies between 10 and 20 € per person
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for people with health/hearth problems due to warm water
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.