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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“Great day trip to Rila Monastery. Lubo was a wonderful guide, the timing was perfect, and we loved learning so much about Bulgaria and the region.”
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.
“All was great. Really enjoyed the tour. Beautiful places and great history. Just one thing, on the way to and back, the guide ( not mine) but the Spanish guide seemed to explained more things in Spanish than English. He always started his comments in…”
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.
“Well organized, coach was clean and comfortable with air con. The seven lakes were lovely and Rila monestary was interesting. The only thing I wish I had known is that on weekends the cable car up the mountain is super, super busy and it's essentially…”
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO treasures on this affordable day tour from Sofia, featuring guided visits to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church.
“Vasil was a great guide-explained heaps about the monastery and gave good instructions for the meet up points.”
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.
“We were blown away by the architecture and history of Rila Monastery, and Boyana Church. this is a must for anyone visiting Bulgaria”
Discover the stunning Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery on this full-day tour from Sofia, combining scenic hikes, cultural highlights, and expert guides.
“Radi and the driver were absolutely brilliant. From the start we relaxed under their leadership, They were professional, informative, relevant, flexible, caring and anticipated our every need. And most importantly they were also friendly and great fun. Thank you guys, you are a massive asset…”
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.
“Had an Amazing day at Bayon’s Church, Rila Monastery and St. Ivan’s cave. The guide was really amazing and gave lots of useful insights and information”
Discover Bulgaria’s UNESCO treasures on a full-day tour from Sofia, visiting Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with expert guides and stunning scenery.
“We had a fantastic day at Boyana and Rila Monastery. Alex, our guide, was really informative and friendly and entertained us with stories about the history of the country and the places we visited. We had a delicious lunch at a small, family-owned restaurant and…”
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.
“Our driver is very nice and kind and the car is very nice too! This trip is very worth and the price is reasonable!”
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.
“Amazing trip! Really recommend. The guides are really well prepared, punctual, the monastery is beautiful, the trip is well organised and the visit at the 7 Rila lakes is magnificent”
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.
“It was amazing! Love the nature and all beautiful places around I’ve seen during this trip! Guide is the best!”
Discover Bulgaria's iconic UNESCO site on a full-day Rila Monastery tour from Sofia, featuring expert guides, stunning landscapes, and cultural insights.
“tutto perfetto e la guida era gentilissima”
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.
“An interesting and fascinating trip, the tour guide Megi Ski had an excellent knowledge of the area , it was pleasure to listen to her.”
Golden domes downtown and seven glacial lakes up the mountain.