Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip from Sofia, Bulgaria
Overview
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 pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of this medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church. After time to explore independently, visit the Cave of St. Ivan - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Please kindly note that on some dates the free time at the Rila Monastery may be shorter due to traffic, group size, or complementary stop at Boyana church.
Below you can find detailed itinerary of the tour:
09:00 - Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
12:00-12:15 - Estimated time of arrival at Rila Monastery
12:15-13:00 - Guided visit to the Monastery
13:00-14:00 - Free time for lunch or further explorations of the area on your own
14:00-15:00 - Visit the St. Ivan Cave
15:00 - Depart from Rila Monastery back to Sofia
17:00 - Estimated time of arrival at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
What's Included
- ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Parking Fees
- A planned visit to the Cave of St. Ivan Rilski
- Driver/Tour guide in English
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Admission fees (7 euro/12 BGN for the Boyana Church)
- Rila Monastery Museum
Meeting Location
Old City Center
1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
The Cave of Saint John of Rila
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Minimum traveler age is 6 years old
- Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6992P62
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