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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
(39) Reviews
Kiustendil
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
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Comfortable walking shoes recommended
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Minimum traveler age is 6 years old
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Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
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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This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic Rila Mountains. Discover Bulgaria’s most famous UNESCO site, the Rila Monastery, with a guided or audio-guided tour. Afterward, take a relaxing walk through the woods to reach the Cave of Saint Ivan. You will also have free time to explore the monastery on your own before we drive back to Sofia.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rila Monastery
Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Visit to St. Ivan Cave, OR The Bells Monument (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Parking Fees
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
IMPORTANT: The meeting point next to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia| | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!
Return
Itinerary
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bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
Departure at 09:00 from the car parknext to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia
30 minutes
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Rila Monastery
Transportation from the Meeting point to the Rila Monastery. Estimated time of arrival - 12:00.
2 hours
3
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.
2 hours
4
The Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
Visit the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Pass through the tunnel of St. Ivan Rilski. The belief is that only people with clean souls can pass through and that magical powers keep the sinners away. While you’re there, do not forget to drink some water from the holy spring. It is believed that this water never stops, nor freezes even when it is extremely cold.
1 hour
5
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00
Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave History & Nature Trip from Sofia
(39) Reviews
Kiustendil
About
This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic Rila Mountains. Discover Bulgaria’s most famous UNESCO site, the Rila Monastery, with a guided or audio-guided tour. Afterward, take a relaxing walk through the woods to reach the Cave of Saint Ivan. You will also have free time to explore the monastery on your own before we drive back to Sofia.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Visit to Rila Monastery
Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Visit to St. Ivan Cave, OR The Bells Monument (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
Parking Fees
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9
IMPORTANT: The meeting point next to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia| | Please, be there 15 min. in advance!
