Day Tour to Rila Monastery
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
You will visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Rila Monastery in the heart of the highest mountain on the Balkans.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with relics of St Ivan Rilski. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu tower and the monastery kitchen. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a doughnut) and the Bulgarian yogurt.
What‘s Included
Guided visit of Rila Monastery
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Bottled water
Rila Monastery historical museum (4,50 EUR)
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
ENGLILISH-LANGUAGE TOUR
SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOUR
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing place with magnificent surroundings!
Camper575227,Jan 30, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rila Monastery is a must-see if you are in Bulgaria! However it is quite difficult to reach by public transport so I definitely recommend this tour. The monastery itself is very impressive - it's a UNESCO site after all. Do not miss the Monastery museum which houses a unique masterpiece - the Rafail's Cross carved out of a single piece of wood, displaying more than 100 religious scenes and 600+ miniature figurines!!! The scenery surrounding the monastery is simply breathtaking - it is set in the magnificent Rila Mountain and one can see why the founding monk chose this place as close to God. Visit during the week though, we were told it gets very crowded in the weekend. I should give credit to our guide Martin who was great! He gave us plenty of information about the place itself and the country in general and took care to have a very pleasant experience.
Great expirience..great memories
martinthemenace,Jan 30, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was just great!!! The car was clean and comfortable and the guide showed me the beautiful monastery complex and its surroundings. We managed to have lunch nearby and everything was just perfect. Next time when i come back to Bulgaria i will definitely book another trip with this company!
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