Join the most popular and best-selling trip from Sofia - Discover the two most frequented Bulgarian UNESCO sites - Uncover the fascinating history of Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with a guide - Travel with a modern air-conditioned minibus - Experience and admire the awesome beauty of Rila National Park


Rila Monastery

Join the best selling tour from Sofia to enjoy the two most famous and photographed Bulgarian UNESCO sites and the amazing Rila National Park! Travel in a modern air-conditioned minibus and discover this part of Bulgaria with the benefit to have a professional guide by your side. You will also have enough free time to explore the Rila Monastery surroundings or sample the local food specialities at the restaurants close by.

09:00: The trip starts from the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral (next to LaCattedrale restaurant).

09:30: A planned visit to the Boyana Church (It can be rescheduled for the afternoon).

10:15: Departure for a 2-hour travel through beautiful countryside to the Rila Monastery.

12:15: Estimated time of arrival at the monastery.

12:15 – 13:15: Guided visit to the Monastery

13:15 – 14:45: Free time for lunch or further explorations of the area on your own.

14:45-15:00: We depart from Rila Monastery and head back to Sofia.

16:45-17:30: Approximate time of arrival at Alexandar Nevski Cathedral parking.