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7 Hours

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Excursion

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Sofia

Free Cancellation

up to 24 hours prior to departure

Luxury Tour to Rila Monastery

Discover one of Bulgaria's symbols listed as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

Highlights

* Visit the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

    included with

    * Transportation with comfortable vehicle (Toyota Proace Luxury or similar);
    * 1 coffee break ( coffee or tea, 1 croissant);
    * 1 lunch at local restaurant ( 3 course menu - 3 course menu - Shopska salad, Trout with baked potatoes, dessert, Bread, 1 bottle of water);
    * Professional guide service in English and VAT.

      excluded by

      * personal expenses;
      * gratuities to the guide and the driver;
      * travel insurance.

        Essential Information

        * Minimum of 2 participants is required to confirm this tour . If this minimum is not met, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive an email within 24 hours before departure. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered.
        * Advanced booking is required.
        * This tour is available only with professional guide service in English for these dates.

          Restrictions

          * This tour has an 2 passenger minimum requirement.

            Itinerary

            * Departure at 9:00 a.m. in front of Gray Line` s office ( address: Sofia, 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd.).

            * Advanced booking is required.

            * Departure for Rila Monastery, which is one of Bulgaria's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain Rila.
            Guided visit to the monastery. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with the relics of St. Ivan Rilski. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu tower and the old kitchen. You will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael. Lunch including in a tradional restaurant in the valley of Rilska river.
            Return to Sofia.
            Duration: 7 Hours 
            From  $100.77