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Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Johns Cave
Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Johns Cave
Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Johns Cave
Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Johns Cave
Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Johns Cave

Sofia: Small group Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Rilski Cave

By Magical Tours Bulgaria
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$112 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

This is a great opportunity to visit the most popular Bulgarian landmark - Rila Monastery, UNESCO site and the cave of Ivan Rilski on a guided tour in a small group. Benefit from personal attention and avoid queues and crowded places and learn more about the Bulgarian history and culture from our professional service. Get the advantage of the small group to fully enjoy this marvellous place, the temple of the Bulgarian language.

Activity location

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Central Mosque of Sofia - Banya Bashi Mosque
    • 18 bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Visit a modern SPA Complex
Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$245.57 x 1 AdultNZ$245.57
Total
Price is NZ$245.57

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedvisit of the Cave of Ivan Rilski
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAudio guides in Spanish, Italian, French and German

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rila Monastery
  • 3h
Rila Monastery is the largest on the Balkan peninsula and the most popular landmark in Bulgaria. UNESCO site since 1979, it is not just a temple but the symbol of Bulgaria. During the centuries that medieval fortress managed to keep the Bulgarian traditions, the language and the culture of the people. It is located deeply into the heart of Rila mountain, naturally protected by vertical cliffs in a very scenic location, where two rivers join together at 1150 m above the sea level. During the guided walk you will find out more about the turbulent Bulgarian history, admiring frescoes of the most remarkable Bulgarian masters of 19th century from Samokov painting school.
Cave of St.Ivan Rilski
  • 1h
Later we will stop at the cave of Ivan Rilski, the hermit who founded the monastery in the 10th century. He spent a few years of his life isolated from the society in a service of God. The cave is keeping many legends, join us to unveil the mystery. Write down your secret wish on a paper and stick it into the walls.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECentral Mosque of Sofia - Banya Bashi Mosque
    • 18 bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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