Private Tour

From Sofia: SPA and Rila monastery

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour represents one of the most popular attractions in Bulgaria – Rila monastery, and one of the best gifts of the country – the thermal springs. Enjoy your guiding tour to understand more Bulgarian history, walk in the beautiful nature and take relax away from the big city.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please, take with you a towel, soap and flip flops.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Rila Monastery

The most famous tourist attraction in Bulgaria. Walking tour of the site - 1 hour. Free time to take lunch in the nearby restaurants.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Sapareva Banya

Take relax away from the big city. See the only geyser in Continental Europe. Enter in the SPA "Kotvata".

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Entrance in the SPA complex "Kotvata"

Guide-driver

Parking Fees

Food and drinks

Gratuities (optional)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

From Sofia: SPA and Rila monastery

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Experience I would do again
SereNere5,,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Thanks to Methodisty's kindness and availability we had a pleasant excursion. The guide with his calm voice puts you at ease, meticulous in detail and sociable. Excited to have met him! The visit to the monastery lasted a little longer than expected, there was also time for a break or lunch at the restaurant. Arriving in Kotvata for Spa and Pools it was a real time to relax and spend time away from the city. Recommended only if you have the patience to spend some time in the car, the attractions are a few hours away from the center of Sofia.
Excellent experience!
Guide20194246295,,Mar 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, the guide picked me up from the hotel then we went to the rila monastery. The guide is a history book in itself... we were able to discuss Bulgaria throughout the journey. He also explained to me many very interesting things in the monastery. Then we hit the road again and the guide dropped me off at Sapareva Banya where I could enjoy the 38 degree swimming pool and the hammam and saunas for at least 2 hours… it was super relaxing! In short, I recommend this excursion! Thanks to the guide :)