RILA MONASTERY SHUTLE TOUR

HIGHLIGHTS:

-       Great price for value day tour to a UNESCO heritage sie

-       Explore the Rila Monastery, the biggest monastery in Bulgaria

-       Enjoy a day in the mountains

With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. 

This shuttle-group tour departs at 9.30 in the morning from Alexander Nevsky square, Behind the cathedral. First, you will travel about 2 hours on a scenic road to the Rila Monastery- the biggest and most important monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid. 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century. 

In the monastery complex, you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes, while the guide tells you its story and legends. The guided tour is about 40 minutes. 

After this, you will have about 2.5 hours of free time during which you can visit the history museum, take photos, check the shops and have a lunch break. 

At about 14:30 you will depart back to Sofia and the expected return to the center of Sofia is at 4:30 pm. 

PRICE INCLUDES:

•          Professional live guide
•          Group tour
•          Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus
•          Trip to Rila Monastery 

PRICE EXCLUDES:

•          Rila Monastery museum+ monk room entrance fee- 4 euro (8 levs)
•          Audioguide (optional)- 5 euro per device 
•          Food and drinks
•          Gratuities (optional)

OTHER INFORMATION:

-          Booking in advance and confirmation is required!  

-          Meeting time: 9:10 am - the van/bus departs at 9:30 am and will not wait if you are late! 

-          Meeting point: BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral- near Café La Cathedrale - search for the City Tour van/ bus

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-          Return point: returns to the original location

-          People should have their knees and shoulders covered in order to enter the monastery!

-          There are not many dining options around the monastery, so in the period April – October we recommend you to bring your own food. In the period November – March we organize a stop at a nearby restaurant, since the weather is colder and it is not comfortable to eat outside.

-          Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you. 

-          Day trip duration: 7 hours