Private Tour
Rila Monastery and Easy Hike Private Tour with Spa Option
Overview
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Say goodbye to rigid schedules, meeting points and crowded buses. Be the boss of the itinerary with a private tour! А local guide will pick you up from your place and after a 2 hours transfer you can explore the most iconic UNESCO site in Bulgaria with a guided tour on your own pace and free time. Next stop is the Cave of St. John of Rila. We will take a refreshing 15-minute walk to get there.
You can choose the final chapter of your day.
1. Visit the Balkan's hottest thermal spring in Sapareva Banya and relax in the outdoor mineral pools.
Or go for another hike instead:
2. If you’d prefer a more active option, we can skip the pools and hike to the sandstone formations of the Stob Pyramids.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
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.
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.
What‘s Included
ticket for the Church History Museum to see the Raphael's cross: a unique work of Bulgarian miniature woodcarving.
local driver-guide
you will get a bottle of water and cup of tea/coffee
Air-conditioned vehicle
pickup and drop-off at your location
Parking Fees
For groups of more than 8 participants, 2 staff members will be assigned: one driver and one guide.
Entrance fee for the thermal pools, if you choose that option
Meals and snacks are not included. If you wish we can stop for a lunch break and taste local culinary specialties. Price: 25 EUR per person.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids
Pickup included
Rila Monastery and Thermal Spa
Entrance fee for the pools
Sapareva Banya hot springs,: if you want to visit the hot springs of Sapareva banya, please take your swimming suit, towel and flip flops with you
Pickup included
Operated by Bulgarian Tours