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Rila Monastery And St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, visit the cave of Saint Ivan Rilski, 3-4 km from the Monastery - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Please kindly note that on some dates, the free time for exploration of the Rila Monastery may be shorter or vary from the described schedule below. 09:00: The trip starts from Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) 12:00/12:30: (approx): Arrival at the Monastery. 12:00/12:30 -14:00/14:30: Guided visit of the Monastery (including time for lunch). *Please, kindly note that on some dates the free time for exploration at the Rila Monastery may be limited, because of a bonus visit to the Boyana Church, included in the itinerary program of the trip. For more time spent at the Rila Monastery, we recommend you to book the classic version of our Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Day Tour from Sofia. 14:00/14:30-15:00/15:30: Guided visit to the Cave of Saint John of Rila (Saint Ivan Rilski). 15:00/15:30-17:00/17:30 (approx): Approximate time of arrival at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) meeting point
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Discover one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia
- Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pinecarpeted Rila Mountains
- Visit the cave of Saint Ivan Rilski
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Sofia
Sightseeing at Rila Monastery.
Continued
Sofia
Hiking.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Fuel Surcharge Parking fees Driver/Tour guide Transport by air-conditioned minibus Parking Fees online Cloud-based audioguide in different languages Internet required to download and use A planned visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
Not Included
Tip or Gratuity Food & Drinks Entry or admission fee Gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes Please, be aware of the monastery's strict dress code: no short pants, no short skirts, no flip-flops/sandals, and no sleeveless shoulders
Restrictions
Important: In case of bad weather (heavy rain, snowfall...), the walk to the Cave of St. Ivan will be substituted with a visit to the Boyana Church or a longer tour of Rila Monastery. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not suitable for pets. No public transportation nearby. Infants must not sit on laps. Infant seats are unavailable.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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