Rila Monastery Express Day Tour Rila Monastery Express Day Tour - Smart Guide app
ID: GYG847249-O-1346581
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time.
With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time.
This shuttle-group tour departs at 9.00 in the morning from Alexander Nevsky square, behind the Cathedral.
The traveling time to the Rila Monastery is 2 hours.
There, you will witness the unique architecture and paintings, while learning all about the stories behind them.
The duration of the guided tour at the Monastery is about 40 minutes.
After this, you will have about 3.0 hours of free time.
You'll be able to visit the local museum, take photos, eat at the bakeries around the Monastery, or enjoy a quiet walk by yourself.
At about 14:00 you will depart back to Sofia, with the duration of the traveling time on the way back being 2 hours again.
Highlights
- Experience Bulgaria's picturesque countryside along the route
- Learn about the rich history of Eastern Orthodoxy in Bulgaria
- Opt for a guided tour of St.Ivan Rilski Cave or explore independently
- Opt for a self guided tour of Rila Monastery
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Booking in advance and confirmation are required
Meeting time: 8:40 am, departure at 9:00 am
Meeting point: BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Return point: original location
Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the monastery
There are limited dining options around the monastery, consider bringing your own food
Cash payments are preferred in the area
Day trip duration: 8 hours
Behind the Alexander Nevski Cathedral - next to the La Catedralle restaurant.
LOOK for the CITY TOUR branded Bus, Coach or minivan - white/blue colours
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.
