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A medieval stone tower, a church with a dome, and a courtyard with arches. 1
A historic building with domed roofs and striped patterns, a swimming pool with a waterfall feature, and a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas. 2
A white van with 'Vtravel' branding parked in front of a historic building with multiple domes and arched windows. 3
A stone building with a colorful archway and a bench outside. 4
A cobblestone square with a market stall and historic buildings. 5
By V Travel Ltd

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Wonderful
Free cancellation available
Price is £21 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the course of one day
    • Explore Bulgarian nature and countryside during a picturesque drive
    • Discover the beautiful Rila Monastery and its surrounds
    • Choose between many options

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet on the main boulevard at 2 Maria Luisa Boulevard, just 50 meters before the mosque.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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On a budget: Rila Monastery & Thermal Pools (online audio)

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Tour to Rila Monastery and Thermal pools complex with a free online audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or French.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£20.89 x 2 Adults£41.78
Total
Price is £41.78

From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery & Thermal Pools

  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

The tour includes: departure and return to Serdika meeting point, online audio guide for Rila Monastery, English guide/driver, outdoor spa (optional) without Boyana Church. Online audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and German

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£27.58 x 2 Adults£55.16
Total
Price is £55.16

Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Includes an English-speaking guide and online-only audio guide access (no hardware audio guide). A smartphone and internet access are required to use this service.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£29.25 x 2 Adults£58.50
Total
Price is £58.50

Private Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana in English

  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Enjoy a private tour to two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites. Discover the stunning Rila Monastery, famous for its colourful frescoes and rich history, and explore the medieval masterpieces of Boyana Church at your own pace.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
£124.51 x 2 Adults£249.02
Total
Price is £249.02

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide/driver
  • Inclusions
    Fuel
  • Inclusions
    Parking fees
  • Inclusions
    Online audio guides in English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, and Italian
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Pick-up from the hotel (10€ per booking) - upon request
  • Exclusions
    Hotel drop-off

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Spend the day exploring 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites located outside of Sofia, Bulgaria's capital city. Begin by meeting your local guide in Sofia who is ready to make the best of your day, sharing historical facts and insider tips.
    Sit back and relax for the next 2 hours as your English-speaking driver transports you to Rila.

    Upon arriving, spend 2 hours exploring the area and visiting the Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant that features a speciality of grilled trout.
    Hop back in the van for another 2-hour journey, eventually arriving at Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church on the outskirts of Sofia. Check out the elaborate frescoes that have made this site famous, before your tour returns you to your meeting point.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet on the main boulevard at 2 Maria Luisa Boulevard, just 50 meters before the mosque.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) - bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet on the main boulevard at 2 Maria Luisa Boulevard, just 50 meters before the mosque.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Sofia Center, bul. "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet on the main boulevard at 2 Maria Luisa Boulevard, just 50 meters before the mosque.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria