Day Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOUR
ID: GYG1279320-O-1976567
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Rila Monastery in the heart of the highest mountain on the Balkans.
Departure at 9:00 a.m. in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria`s office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia) for Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites. Guided visit to the monastery complex. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with the relics of St. John of Rila. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu's tower. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael - masterpiece of traditional woodcarving, taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a doughnut) and the traditional Bulgarian yogurt. Return to Sofia. The tour ends in front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria`s office (address: 7 Knyaz Aleksandar Dondukov Blvd., Sofia).
Highlights
- Reception in Sofia from our Gray Line guide and direct trip to Rila Monastery.
- Sightseeing tour in the complex of Rila Monastery.
- Optional visit of Rila Monastery ecclesiastical museum.
- Free time to explore the complex on your own.
- Return trip to Sofia.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of Bohemia - Gray Line Bulgaria office (7 Knyaz Alexander Dondukov Blvd., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria).
INCLUDED
- Transportation with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle;
- Guided visit of Rila Monastery;
- Professional guide service;
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop off;
- Meals and drinks - lunch and coffee breaks;
- Entrance fees for Rila Monastery historical museum (4,50 EUR);
- Gratuities to the guide and the driver;
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.
