Rila Monastery Tours and Tickets

Get personalized attention on this 8-hour tour to Bulgaria's Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour includes a scenic drive through the country's pine-forested Rila Mountains and pickup and drop-off at Sofia accommodations.

Visit two notable World Heritage sites of Bulgaria - Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - recognized by UNESCO for their religious significance, historical attributes and Byzantine architecture. Travel to the outskirts of Sofia in the comfort of your own private vehicle and let a personal guide lead you on a tour of both landmarks. A light lunch is included in your full-day itinerary.

Travel with a small group to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, two UNESCO World Heritage sites. An informative guide points out 19th-century paintings depicting the Bulgarian Renaissance at the country's largest monastery, set against the beauty of the Rila mountains. In the afternoon, visit Boyana Church to view its medieval frescoes. You'll travel round-trip by air-conditioned minivan from Sofia's Alexander Nevski Square.

This private tour of World Heritage-listed Rila Monastery includes a tasting at Medi Valley, a classic winery with locally produced wines. Travel in the comfort of your private vehicle to the country's largest monastery, where your own personal guide points out 19th-century paintings depicting the Bulgarian Renaissance. Admire the beauty of the Rila mountains en route to the winery, where you'll sample five different wines and learn more about the region.

This tour will show you one of the best Bulgarian monasteries and UNESCO sight - the Rila Monastery.

It's impossible to visit both the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church by public transport in one day, so this convenient tour saves both time and energy. Check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites as you explore the medieval church on the outskirts of Sofia and the 19th-century monastery in the Rila Mountains. The day includes guiding and door-to-door transfers but entrance fees are at your own expense.

Pre-book tickets to Rila Monastery to explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 1,000 years of history, plus Hrelio Tower, the ethnographic museum, guestrooms, and the monastery farm. Booking Rila Monastery tickets online combines the convenience of advance planning with the flexibility to arrive at any time of day, without being limited to a fixed tour schedule.

This tour is a great chance to experience these two amazing places in one day. They are both situated in the Rila Mountain. The main part of the tour will be the area of the lakes, where the hiking takes about 5 hours and it is a perfect opportunity for an escape in the nature. The visit of the monastery will be a little bit more limited but you will still be able to learn the main things about it.

Bulgaria is a small, surprisingly diverse and beautiful country between the Black Sea, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and Romania.Bulgaria has one of the oldest wine cultures in Europe and the variety of its great cuisine reflects the eventful history of the country and its diverse culture.We show a still very unknown side of Bulgaria: in front of spectacular scenery we would like to present you on this journey the culinary treasures of the country and let forget the hectic of the everyday life. You will be amazed!Travel price: 995, - €Registration until 31st January 2019Добре дошли в България! or Welcome to Bulgaria!

Immerse yourself in the beguiling beauty of two of Bulgaria's most spectacular sights on a full-day trip from Sofia. Admire the natural splendor of rural Bulgaria as you travel to the Rila Monastery, a sacred structure cradled by the dense pine forests of the mountains. Delve into the history of the medieval landmark and browse the intriguing exhibitions of the on-site museum. Continue to Boyana Church to gaze at the fascinating pre-Renaissance frescoes that decorate the walls within. Please note, entrance fees are not included on this tour.

Discover a side of Bulgaria that's hard to reach independently as you explore the dramatic rock pinnacles known as Stob's Pyramids with a private hiking guide. Then journey into Bulgarian culture as you tour the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and taste home-made "banitsa" pastries. Tour includes private door-to-door transport and guiding but excludes entrance fees and lunch.

Spin along open roads and explore Bulgaria by bike on this 9-hour Rila Monastery trip from Sofia. Hop onto your bike and follow a guide along rolling asphalt roads through the Bulgarian countryside. Along the way, gain insight into the country's culture and history, and admire sweeping views over the peaks and vineyards. Visit the 10th-century Rila Monastery - widely considered one of Bulgaria's most important pilgrimage sites. Explore the cave of St Joan of Rila, then zoom down the valley back to base.

Travel to Rila Monastery with ease and explore independently on this self-guided tour with a round-trip transfer. Depart from Sofia in a shared air-conditioned minivan with a driver and make your way to Rila National Park. Experience the area at your own pace before heading back to Sofia in your transfer.

Reaching the Seven Rila Lakes by public transport typically involves two buses, a shuttle and most of your day. Take the pain out of transportation - while maintaining total independence - with this cost-effective shared transfer. Visit both these beautiful glacial lakes and the Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with ample time for hiking.

The Rila Monastery and Boyana Church are two of Bulgaria's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage sites and this full-day tour from Sofia visits both in one day. Tour the medieval Boyana Church, famous for its magnificent 13th-century frescoes; admire the natural landscapes of the Rila Mountain Nature Park; then explore the churches and caves of the Rila Monastery complex.

Save time but preserve the benefits of independence on this private tour that checks off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites in just one day. Traveling with your private driver/guide, see the 10th-century Boyana Church with its medieval frescoes, followed by the Rila Monastery with its 14th-century tower. Tour includes door-to-door transport but excludes entrance fees.

Experience Bulgaria's mountain landscapes on a full-day Seven Rila Lakes hiking tour from Bansko. Ride a chair lift into the Rila Mountains and take a guided, medium-difficulty trek to see the Rila Lakes, a group of seven glacial lakes framed by craggy ridges. After a picnic, descend through forests to visit the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, famous for its carvings and frescoes. Your tour includes transport, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Bansko.