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Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave day trip from Sofia

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25,00 €

Cosa farai

It’s your chance to marvel at Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s most renowned UNESCO Sites
You'll uncover the sacred cave of St Ivan Rilski hidden in the forest above the monastery
The journey offers a perfect mix of cultural treasures and natural beauty in just one day
There’s fascinating insight into every stop provided by a convenient audioguide

Cosa aspettarsi

Embark on a day trip from Sofia to explore one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage jewels - the Rila Monastery. Travelling by minibus, you'll have the chance to admire rural Bulgaria en route to this medieval treasure nestled in the pine-clad Rila Mountains. Enjoy a guided tour of the fresco-adorned church and its intriguing museum. Following this, you'll have some time to discover more on your own before visiting the sacred cave of Saint Ivan Rilski, located 3-4 km from the Monastery.

Your journey begins from the car park situated behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The estimated arrival time at Rila Monastery is midday, where you'll embark on a guided visit for approximately an hour. Following this, you'll have some free time for lunch or further exploration of the area at your leisure. In the early afternoon, you'll visit the St. Ivan Cave before departing from Rila Monastery back to Sofia. The estimated arrival time back at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is late afternoon.

Da ricordare

Accessibility:

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Not wheelchair-accessible or stroller-friendly

Not allowed:

Pets

Extra feed to be paid on-site:

Rila Monastery museum entrance: Adult €4, Child €2
Boyana Church entrance: Adult €7, Child €7

Know in advance:

Guests must be at least 6 years old
Please respect the monastery’s dress code: no shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops, or flip-flops/sandals
Your live tour guide will speak English/ Spanish or Italian, according to the option selected. Smartphone audio guides are available in English, German, Italian, Russian, French, and Spanish
Please note that on certain dates, the free time for exploration at the Rila Monastery may be shorter or differ from the usual schedule

Remember to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Provider

Traventuria Ltd.

Commissioni di prenotazione

Buone notizie! Non sono applicate commissioni di servizio a questa prenotazione.

Politiche di cancellazione

Ricevi un rimborso del 100% annullando la prenotazione fino a 24 hours prima dell'inizio dell'attività.

Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave day trip from Sofia

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