Excursions & day trips

Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave day trip from Sofia

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£21.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian

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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

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

What to expect

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.

What's included

Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Tips (optional)

Where

Rila Monastery Bus From Sofia (Bus stop), Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting point:

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, from the back side, in front of "La Cattedrale" restaurant.

What to remember

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.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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