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Rila Monastery and Nature Walk. Half-Day Tour from Sofia
Rila
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoy a half-day tour from Sofia. After a 2-hour drive, explore the iconic Rila Monastery at your own pace, take a short walk to the Cave of St. John of Rila, and soak in the epic mountain views at the beautiful Kirilova Polyana meadow.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
ticket for the Church History Museum to see the Raphael's cross: a unique work of Bulgarian miniature woodcarving.
Bottled water
pickup and drop-off at your location
local driver-guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
(optional)
Snacks
Rila Monastery and Nature Walk. Half-Day Tour from Sofia
Rila
About
Enjoy a half-day tour from Sofia. After a 2-hour drive, explore the iconic Rila Monastery at your own pace, take a short walk to the Cave of St. John of Rila, and soak in the epic mountain views at the beautiful Kirilova Polyana meadow.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
ticket for the Church History Museum to see the Raphael's cross: a unique work of Bulgarian miniature woodcarving.
Bottled water
pickup and drop-off at your location
local driver-guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking Fees
(optional)
Snacks
Itinerary
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Rila Monastery
We don't just "see" the monastery. We explore the architectural genius of the Bulgarian Renaissance and the stories hidden within the frescos. Enjoy a guided walk on your own pace in the most iconic UNESCO World Heritage site in Bulgaria. Visit the History Museum to see the legendary Rafail's Cross: a masterpiece of woodcarving. Stop at the monastery bakery to try mekitsi.
1 hour and 20 minutes
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Cave of St.Ivan Rilski
We follow the footsteps of St. Ivan Rilski into an ancient beech forest. It's a 15 minutes easy hike to the cave where the hermit spent his last years. Pass through the miraculous rock tunnel - a ritual for the soul. Drink from the mountain spring and feel the fresh wild air.
30 minutes
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Kirilova Polyana Meadow
Get ready to be blown away by Kirilova Polyana! This beautiful, tucked-away meadow is the perfect spot to take in the most dramatic, high-alpine scenery in the Rila Mountains. Surrounded by massive, jagged cliffs that stand tall like giants, the views here are absolutely massive and feel truly epic. It’s the ultimate place to just hang out, soak up the fresh mountain air, and feel how small you are next to these incredible peaks.
