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The Rila Monastery day trips from Sofia: the striped arcades deep in the Rila mountains, Boyana Church’s medieval frescoes added on most routes and lunch in the valley. Bulgaria’s flagship monastery deserves the full-day treatment.
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO treasures on this full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, with expert guides and breathtaking scenery.
Most Popular“The guide Martin was very good. He made a lot of effort to connect with every guests and was very knowledgeable about the history of sites. He also made a lot of efforts to promote Bulgaria.”
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO sites on an 8.5-10 hour day trip from Sofia, exploring Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with expert guides and scenic views.
“Great organization, great presentation , great guide !!!”
Discover Bulgaria’s stunning natural beauty and cultural treasures on this full-day trip from Sofia to the 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery, offering flexibility and breathtaking views.
“Beautiful hike, Monastery is also beautiful but an hour is maybe a little bit too much, still worth the 2 hour drive”
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO treasures on this affordable day tour from Sofia, featuring guided visits to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.
“Maria was a great guide and was very knowledgeable about the Rila monastery and the Boyana church. Our bus driver drove the bus like it was a car ...it was quite impressive! We felt safe and cared for the entire time.”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights on this affordable day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery with optional Boyana Church visit. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and rich cultural sites.
“Overall, great value for money, and a must-see tour of 3 beautiful historical sites! Details: There was 0 confusion at the pick-up point, and despite making multiple stops, the tour went really smoothly. There was enough time to absorb the important sights of each spot.…”
Discover the stunning Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery on this full-day tour from Sofia, combining scenic hikes, cultural highlights, and expert guides.
“it's great.. Anyone planning to do Rila Monastery & Seven Lakes. Just book it.. Else you will miss it.”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights on a day trip from Sofia, including the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and optional hike to St. Ivan Cave, with expert guides and scenic views.
“Such a fantastic day trip, really recommend! We added on the Boyana Church on the day so we went here, and to the Monastery & the cave as well☺️”
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with expert guides and stunning scenery.
“the guide was superb. smart and funny i learned a lot.”
Discover the stunning 7 Rila Lakes and Bulgaria’s largest monastery on this 11-hour tour from Sofia, perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike.
“The trip was awesome, Alexander was a great guide and driver, felt super safe the whole way. He was super easy to talk to and gave us a lot of stories from the past and present of each site and Bulgaria in general. Despite potentially…”
Discover Bulgaria’s highlights on a full-day trip from Sofia visiting the stunning Rila Monastery and the historic city of Plovdiv with expert guides and flexible pacing.
“My wife and I really enjoyed the trip And Bobby, the guide, was excelent! We recommend it.”
Explore Bulgaria’s iconic sites with this self-guided trip from Sofia, visiting the stunning Rila Lakes and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery.
“Philip’s communication before the day and via the WhatsApp group was incredibly helpful. Phillip texted us throughout the day with reminders of timing and it made the entire experience feel extremely organized, well thought out and attentive. I also really like the fact that we…”
Discover Bulgaria's highlights on this 9-hour tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Saint John’s Cave, blending history, nature, and local charm.
“it was great, the monastery is beautiful and the journey was great to see outside of Sofia. our guide Yani was very warm and knowledgeable about the history of bulgaria and very pleased to share his knowledge”
Discover Bulgaria’s natural beauty on this full-day tour visiting the stunning Rila Monastery and the iconic Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia.
“My only complaint about this tour is the lack of time to do the activities. However, it’s a great combo! The Rila monastery is incredible.. as beautiful inside (no photos allowed) as it is on the outside. A little more time would be nice to…”
Discover Bulgaria's iconic UNESCO site on a full-day Rila Monastery tour from Sofia, featuring expert guides, stunning landscapes, and cultural insights.
“There could be a little bit more free time. Waiting time for food is long and therefore there is little time for walking around the monastery by yourself.”
Discover the stunning Seven Rila Lakes and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery on a full-day tour from Sofia, combining breathtaking scenery with cultural insights for an authentic experience.
“Wonderful trip perfectly organised. The agency send you much information about the schedule, what to bring and so on. The trip was very well managed by Maya, who is a nice seasoned multilingal guide, and very knowledgeable, from history to botany! The unforgettable walk along…”
Golden domes downtown and seven glacial lakes up the mountain.