Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Bansko
ID: GYG179912-274313
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Rila monastery – it’s a place worth visiting. Combine your ski vacation with a visit to the most famous UNESCO heritage in Bulgaria.
The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO.
Meet your driver in our Ski&Board Traventuria shop in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Kocherinovo. Relax during the 1-hour drive as you admire the beautiful Bulgarian landscape. Arrive at the Kocherinovo at approximately 11:30 am where you will wait for the guided tour coming from Sofia. Explore the complex inside and out with our qualified Еnglish-speaking guide. Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See the gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. After the guided visit, enjoy some free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself.
Once the scheduled program is finished, you will be transferred back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and you will head to Bansko. The tour official finish is back at the meeting point - our ski and board shop.
Highlights
- Visit Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
- Explore the Rila monastery with qualified Еnglish-speaking tour guide
- Travel in comfort vehicle with Wi-Fi through the countryside
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Address: Pirin Palace Hotel (two entrances: 1) backside of Pirin Palace Hotel, by Euphoria bar; 2) from Pirin Street: 92E Pirin Str., 2770 Bansko
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
