Rila Monastery Day Trip+ Wine Cellar & Local Food Experience
ID: GYG1108131-1701667
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on a guided tour from Sofia. Enjoy a traditional snack and a wine tasting, and learn about the monastery’s history and architecture.
"Leave the bustle of Sofia behind and immerse yourself in a day of history, flavors and tranquility. On this intimate small-group tour, your expert guide will lead you along winding roads to the awe-inspiring Rila Monastery — where centuries-old frescoes, monastic legends and spiritual calm await.
After stepping through grand courtyards and sacred halls, enjoy a homemade snack crafted from locally sourced ingredients — perhaps freshly baked breads, regional cheese, bulgarian yogourt or homemade mekitsa. Then, relax with a guided wine tasting at an family cellar, tasting two or three premium Bulgarian wines chosen to reflect the terroir of the Struma river valley.
Everything is taken care of: transport from Sofia, entrance to the monastery, wine, snack, guide, and small-group comfort. Bring your camera — the light, the architecture, the views all make for moments you’ll want to capture. Book now for an unforgettable blend of culture, taste, and serenity."
Highlights
- Savor a guided wine tasting featuring carefully selected Bulgarian wines
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with a knowledgeable guide
- Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional snack made from regional ingredients
- Learn about the monastery’s centuries-old frescoes and unique architecture
- Travel comfortably from Sofia in a small group with a live guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Small group tour for personal attention
Opportunity for photos and questions
INCLUDED
- Transport from Sofia
- Expert live guide
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Traditional snack
- Guided wine tasting
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
