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Private Transfer From Sofia to Bansko with Rila Monastery Visit

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Overview

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Enjoy a comfortable day transfer from Sofia to Bansko with a stop at the UNESCO site - Rila Monastery and explore it at your own pace.

- Visit the Rila Monastery - the largest monastery complex in Bulgaria

- Take the opportunity to have lunch at a local restaurant

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

The journey starts at 9.00 am with pickup from your hotel or other place of stay in Sofia and departure to the Rila monastery. Enjoy a comfortable door-to-door transfer and explore one UNESCO world heritage site on your way to Bansko. Choose individually your drop-off location within Bansko town. By choosing this transfer, you will have the opportunity to reach Bansko with a comfortable private vehicle and to visit on the way the largest monastery complex in Bulgaria part of the UNESCO heritage – Rila monastery. The journey starts at 9.00 am with pick up from your hotel in Sofia and departure to the monastery. You will reach the UNESCO site around 11.00 am and have spare time for visiting the monastery complex, taking photos outside, see the museum and the souvenir shops in the area until 1.00 pm. Enjoying the phenomenal architecture and the unique frescoes there will definitely make you feel back in time. After the self-guided tour, you will have time for lunch in the restaurant nearby, so don’t miss the chance to taste the best local dishes and wines. The journey will proceed with departure at 2.30 pm to your final destination – Bansko. The expected arrival time in Bansko is 4.30 pm.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Rila Monastery Visit

English-speaking driver

Pick-up and Drop off

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee to the Rila Monastery Museum (optional visit) - 4 EUR

Food & personal expenses

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Private Transfer From Sofia to Bansko with Rila Monastery Visit

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  • Great day out

    Happiness65714695957,,Mar 14, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic day, very friendly guide/driver made everything very easy and enjoyable, she was a amazing and super knowledgeable about all of bulgarian history 😀

  • Absolutely worth doing!!

    Nomad67158115824,,Dec 11, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fantastic experience! Our guide was Nikolas, a kind and friendly gentleman who led us around the monastery Excellent experience, absolutely a must do if you have the chance to go to Sofia!

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