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Spa Day Trip to Bankya and Divotinsky Monastery

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7 hours 30 minutes
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7 hours 30 minutes

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Immerse yourself in an unforgettable day at the Royal Baths, a gem from the dawn of the XX century nestled in the healing town of Bankya, renowned for its warm mineral springs, enchanting forest eco-trails, and the crisp embrace of mountain air! Discover the ancient Divotinski Monastery “St. Trinity,” a sacred site from the XI century, once graced by the presence of Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand. All this magic awaits just an hour's journey from the vibrant capital of Sofia!

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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The trip starts at 10:00 with a pick-up from your hotel/ address in Sofia by a private car. First, your journey will take you to the Divotinski Monastery "Holy Trinity", which is located on the northern slopes of Lyulin Mountain, about 45 minutes from Sofia. It was founded in the XI century and is one of the oldest monasteries near Sofia. The monastery is known among the locals as the Royal Monastery, due to the repeated visits of King Ferdinand during his reign. Currently, the Divotinsky Monastery is an active, male monastery.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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After the monastery visit, you will have free time in the center of Bankya for a lunch break and then you will visit the completely restored Royal Baths Resort, where you will have 3.5 hours for relaxation. The qualities of the mineral water from Bankya have been known for more than a century! The bathhouse was the favorite place where the Bulgarian kings left revived by the blessed touch of the healing water. The Royal Baths Resort, was solemnly opened on May 24, 1911. The thermal zone includes a pool with mineral water (35 -37C), mineral showers and massage jets, mineral water pools, and a tepidarium. The wellness zone includes two steam baths, a Finnish sauna, a herbal sauna, a laconium, a tepidarium, two hydromassage pools with mineral water (32C), a children's pool with mineral water (30C). At about 16:30 you should depart back to Sofia and the return at your place will be approximately at 17:30.

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Spa Day Trip to Bankya and Divotinsky Monastery

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What‘s Included

Transportation by a private A/C car

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Entrance fee to the Royal bath with healing mineral water

Trip to Bankya monastery and old royal baths

English - speaking driver

Food & personal expenses

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  • A Peaceful Day in Bankya and Divotinski Monastery

    viktorbB2540SQ,Dec 29, 2025

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    5.00

    We had a pleasant one-day trip to the Bankya baths and the Divotinski Monastery. Bankya was calm and refreshing, perfect for relaxation and fresh air. The Divotinski Monastery impressed us with its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. It was a well-balanced trip combining nature, culture, and quiet family time.

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