Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Full Day Tour from Sofia
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- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English · Guidance in English, German, Italian, Russian, French, and Spanish
About this experience
Discover one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, visit the cave of Saint Ivan Rilski, 3-4 km from the Monastery - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Please kindly note that on some dates the free time for exploration of the Rila Monastery may be shorter or vary from the described schedule below.
Group Size & Transport: This is a popular, budget-friendly day tour operating with large 45 to 65-seater coaches. This is not a small-group or minibus tour. You will share the transport with other international travelers.
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What’s included
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking fees
- Driver/Tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use
- A planned visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entry / admission fee
- Gratuities
- Admission fees
Itinerary
- 1
Departure from Sofia, Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
09:00 departure from the starting point - Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). Sofia. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
- 2
Rila Monastery Tour
Arround 12pm arrival at the Rila Monastery. Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.
- 3
St. Ivan Rilski Cave Visit
Arrival at Cave of St. Ivan Rislki - 14:00
- 4
Arrival at Sofia, Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
Return to the starting point (Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)) at approximately 17:00pm
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 5+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English · Guidance in English, German, Italian, Russian, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:15 · 08:59 · 09:00 · 09:02 · 09:50 · 11:00
Know before you go
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Tour is offered as well with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
- Comfortable shoes. And please, be aware of the monastery's strict dress code: no short pants, no short skirts, no flip-flops/sandals, and no sleeveless shoulders.
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
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Meeting point
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Hotel Hilton
- Address
- Boulevard "Bulgaria" 1, Sofia, 1421, BG
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 42.68114, 23.32106
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 8 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English · Guidance in English, German, Italian, Russian, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Hotel Hilton, Boulevard "Bulgaria" 1, Sofia, 1421, BG.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 5 or older.
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