Private Tour
Sightseeing Transfer from Skopje to Sofia with a stop at Rila Monastery
Overview
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Turn your regular transfer to Sofia into a tour with our sightseeing transfer from Skopje to Sofia via Rila Monastery.
This sightseeing transfer will enable you enjoy in the marvellous landscapes, driving through mountains and valleys, by rivers and old villages. It will give you a unique opportunity to visit Bulgaria’s spiritual centre, the remarkably colourful architecture and religious art of Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Our driver/guide will pick you up from your hotel or any location of your preference in Skopje, with a comfortable A/C car/minivan and take you on an enjoyable, pleasant drive to Sofia with a few hour stop to visit the Rila Monastery, the most important spiritual and literary centre of the Bulgarian national revival, with an uninterrupted history from the Middle Ages until present times. Some of the places you will most likely pass: Kumanovo Kriva Palanka Deve Bair Border Crossing Kjustendil Dupnica Rila Monastery Sofia
What‘s Included
Stopover in Rila Monastery
Meet & Greet Service
Luggage assistance
One-way private transfer
Gratuities (optional)
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Pickup points
Skopje Airport
Skopje Republic of North Macedonia
Options
Mini-Van (4-7pax)
Mini-Van (4-7pax)
Pickup included
Car (1-3pax)
Car (1-3pax)
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An east transfer from one country to another
margaret0b,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a smooth, enjoyable transfer. Igor, our driver was most gracious, from the time he picked us up at our hotel, through our tour and dropping us to our next hotel. Actually, we did the tour in reverse, with a pick up in Sofia and a drop off in Skopje, all easy. We were so glad we did not fly, as on the road journey we got to see the countryside of Bulgaria and then Macedonia. And Igor provided us with a mountain of knowledge about both countries. We also got to spend plenty of time at Boyana Church & Rila Monastery. Would highly recommend this tour and transfer.
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