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approximately 7 Hours

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Excursion

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On the slopes of Rila Mountain

Free Cancellation

up to 24 hours prior to departure

Luxury Tour to Rila Monastery

Day trips from Sofia

Highlights

Visit the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria

    included with

    Transportation with comfortable vehicle (Toyota Proace Luxury or similar);
    Hotel pick up and drop off;
    Guided visit to the Rila monastery with entrance fee for the museum;
    Professional guide service in English and VAT;
    Tourism in Bulgaria insurance for the period of the tour

      excluded by

      Personal expenses, meals and drinks, entry taxes for museums visited individually;
      Gratuities to the guide and the driver

        Essential Information

        Small group tour (3-5 tourists). Minimum of 3 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 and confirmation is required.
        Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
        The tour is not suitable for disabled people.
        This tour is available only with professional guide service in English for these dates

          Restrictions

          This tour has an 3 passenger minimum requirement

            Itinerary

            Departure at 9:00 a.m. in front of Gray Line`s office ( address: Sofia, 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd.) or from reception of your hotel ( please provide us with the name of your hotel in comments).

            Advanced booking and confirmation is required.

            Departure for Rila Monastery, which is one of Bulgaria's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites. Itis 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. Free time.

            Return to Sofia.
            Duration: approximately 7 hours. The tour ends in front of Gray Line` s office ( address: Sofia, 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd.)
            Duration: approximately 7 Hours 
            From  $76.86