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A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalised excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your hotel in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers and tickets., and our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalised excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, restaurant reservations and vouchers etc.

Enjoy a private tour led by one of the top local guides in Bulgaria, dedicated to showing you the very best of the country’s UNESCO-listed cultural heritage. The itinerary is designed to be comfortable and accessible for everyone, no matter your fitness level. You have the freedom to choose your own accommodation and meals, so you can tailor the experience to your taste and budget. Need help with hotel or restaurant choices? We’re just a call away and happy to assist you with recommendations or bookings

In Bulgaria there are more than 120 monasteries! The interest in them we can explain with their role in the historical and cultural evolution of the Bulgarian nation. They survived the cruelty times of the middle ages and the Ottoman period, the vandalism, the natural disasters. They were the source of light in the dark ages of the people, making literally schools for education, science and religion.  Some of them are like open-air museums, still keeping their secrets. Join us to solve some of their mysteries, to see the biggest ones like Rila, Bachkovo, Troyan. Feel the spirit of the orthodox temples and look over the monks and the nuns. See the incredible frescos and icons, made by the different painting schools. Come to understand why these things are little pieces of heaven.

Unveiling the Rila Monastery: Your Private Journey Experience the awe-inspiring Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a truly unique and personal journey. Your Private Guide & Driver: Effortless Navigation: Relax and enjoy the scenic drive. Personalized Insights: Benefit from the private guide's in-depth knowledge of the monastery, shared through engaging conversation and insightful commentary. Flexibility: Explore at your own pace. Your private guide is going to adapt to your interests and linger at the spots that captivate you most. Immersive Storytelling: Uncover the monastery's rich history and profound spirituality through captivating narratives that bring its past to life. This is more than a visit; it's your private pilgrimage. Book your tour today and embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery with us.

Climbing Mount Vihren (2914m) - the third highest in the Balkans - after Mount Musala (2925) in Rila Mountain and after Mount Mitikas (2917m) in Olympus Mountain. Ascent of Vihren peak (2914m) along the attractive and difficult alpine Dzhamdjiev edge. The route is a real challenge for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Visiting two of the three National Parks of Bulgaria - the Rila Mountains National Park and the Pirin Mountains National Park. Visit to the Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century (UNESCO), a real pearl of the world cultural heritage. Visit to the museums of the Rila Monastery - Church History Museum (a branch of the National History Museum of Bulgaria), The Icon Gallery, Hrelov Tower, Museum "Economy of the Monastery". Exploring the old town in Bansko, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church(1835). The traditional Bulgarian cuisine, combined with the mineral springs of the valley, located at the foot of the Pirin National Park, complete the new unforgettable experiences.

Exploring Bulgaria’s highlights in just a couple of days can seem like a challenging quest, but this small-group tour does the hard work for you. Enjoy the luxury of having a comprehensive itinerary planned out for you, with admission to sites, hotel pickup, and Plovdiv accommodation included. Highlights to look forward to include Rila Monastery, Koprivshtitsa, and Plovdiv’s beautiful old town.

Pirin – the third highest mountain in Balkan peninsula, the marble beauty of Bulgaria. The older name of that mountain was Perun, the Slavic god of Thunder. When Christianity spread all around the land, this was the last stronghold for the Slavic gods.  Later the name was transformed to Pirin. The mountain with its fortune of rivers, lakes, flora and wildlife gave a big inspiration for legends.Now Pirin is a national park, a part of UNESCO heritage. In the foothills of Pirin is Bansko, which is the biggest ski resort of the Balkan states.  Join us to fell the magic of the lakes, hear some legends, to see some wild goats, to reach the top – Vihren, and to enjoy of the thermal springs in the valley below the mountain.

A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalized excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your accommodation in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure, and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers, and tickets., our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, and the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalized excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, vouchers, etc.

Enjoy a private, stress-free day trip from Sofia. After a 2-hour drive, explore the iconic Rila Monastery at your own pace, take a short walk to the Cave of St. John of Rila, and soak in the epic mountain views at the beautiful Kirilova Polyana meadow.

Discover Boyana church and Rila Monastery with your professional guide. We will pick-up from your hotel or any address in Sofia. UNESCO world heritage - Boyana church is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art and the old monastery is the treasury and spiritual center of the Bulgarians. Enjoy with this tour - one lovely day away from the busy city with one of our comfortable vehicles. Special attention to guests - our guide will tell you interesting stories. We will provide enough time if you wish to explore each of the 5 museums in the monastery. You will feel the fresh mountain air and the beauty of the Vitosha and Rila mountains. Spare time for lunch close to the river. Small group.

With this, carefully selected itinerary, you will stay a bit out of the most touristic places of Bulgaria and get deeper into the atmosphere of our history, culture, way of living in different time periods, and, of course, the wine, which is seriously involved in it. We can say that this tour is more like a boutique one because it is a wonderful combination of nature, sightseeing, and traditions with 2 overnights in some of the best chateaus in Bulgaria, where you will enjoy great food, served with the appropriate wine. For the rest of the evenings, you will enjoy beautiful towns and cities, like Trigrad, Melnik, and Plovdiv

Explore Bulgaria's rich cultural heritage on a day trip from Sofia to the stunning Rila Mountains. Begin with a visit to the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its medieval frescoes that offer a glimpse into European art history. Next, immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Rila Monastery, another UNESCO site, where you can wander the colorful architecture and intricate frescoes at your own pace. Enjoy a traditional Bulgarian lunch featuring local dishes, all within a cozy mountain setting that enhances the experience. This small group tour promises comfort, authenticity, and an exclusive atmosphere. Premium private Mercedes Business Van for transportation Visit the UNESCO-listed Boyana Church and Rila Monastery Enjoy a leisurely pace to explore the monastery's stunning grounds Savor a traditional Bulgarian lunch in a local restaurant Small group size ensures a personalized and comfortable experience

Worth experiencing virtually from the comfort of your sofa We give you the complete live experience starting from the Bulgarian capital Sofia. We have included 6 destinations in the first part which are Sofia, Rila Monastery, Melnik, Plovdiv, Pamporovo and Kazanlak. Special selection of the 6 destinations and sights provides the best flavor of destination Bulgaria. You will be thrilled & excited and you will want more and more! Our immersive experience in part 2 shows you Sliven, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Varna, Bourgas and Nessebar. Incredible experience with another 6 destinations and sights for you to enjoy virtually but professionally prepared for you.  Truly the best of all is that you do not pay per person but it's for the whole group of people, for your family and kids. It's a private experience only for you or your company of people for up to 10.

The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join the tours and let’s have a great time together!

Discover the most important Bulgarian places and destinations from Sofia with this great 8-day private guided tour! Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - UNESCO heritage sites, Plovdiv - the oldest existing town in Europe, Rhodope Mountain with Bachkovo Monastery and Asen`s Fortress, Koprivshtitsa - the cradle of the Bulgarian national Revival, and of course - the capital Sofia. 4* - centrally located hotels on BB bases are included in the price.

This day tour is a great combination of history and nature – the Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John. The tour starts at 9:00 with a pick up from your hotel. First, we will travel about two hours on a picturesque road to the Rila Monastery – this is the biggest and most important Bulgarian monastery, a UNESCO heritage site as well. At the monastery you will have about 40-minute guided visit, during which you will learn about the life of Saint John and about the history of the monastery. After the guided tour, at 12:00 we head for the Cave of Saint John – the place, where he spent the last years of his life and considered to be a sacred area. The walking path to the cave is about 15-minutes, of moderate difficulty, and it is a great refreshing walk in the nature. After the hike, we will go back to the monastery, where you will have 2 hours of free time. Around 15:00 you will head back to Sofia and the expected return to your hotel is 17:00.

Take our Full Day Private Tour of Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids from Sofia! Discover the historic marvels and natural wonders of Bulgaria on this full-day hiking tour from Sofia. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rila Monastery, enjoy a scenic 3-hour hike to the admire the unique rock formations of Stob’s Pyramids. Leave us the details and we'll take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time

With this tour you will have the chance to go back in time and taste the typical Bulgarian cuisine, wine and famous hospitality. For this experience and atmosphere Melnik and Razlog valley will help with there authentic architecture, appearance and the people who you will meet with and be your hosts.

Departure point: At your hotel or Sofia airport Departure time:07:00 am Duration:3 days Return details:Return to initial departure point or wherever you would want to go in Sofia Tour highlights: • The Scary lake • Yonchevo lake • Seven Rila lakes • Rila monastery • Stob's pyramids Rila has more than 120 lakes and in that trip we’ll see it’s most famous – Scary lake and Prekorechki lakes, Yonchevo and Pig ones, Seven Rila and a part of Urdini lakes.  We call it the mountain of wisdom – because of Rila monastery, which is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria, and the peaceful White brotherhood – people, that dance barefoot to take the spirit of the mountain and the force of Jesus.

Two days in the heart of the highest mountain in the Balkans, Rila, on the territory of Rila National Park Trekking tour among the phenomenal glacial circus "Seven Rila Lakes" and a visit to the largest and most beautiful Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, the Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century. (UNESCO)

Enjoy Bulgaria’s most picturesque alpine treks in the Rila and Pirin Mountains. Trek across huge national parks with broad alpine meadows, serrated summits, glacier lakes, and stone rivers. Encounter rare plant and animal life. We are going to do a day hikes with small backs – trekking is much more pleasant when you are not caring heavy back. Тhe other experience is to get a full introduction to Bulgarian wines during a guided tasting at local wineries. Highlights - Hiking in Four mountains - Climb some of the highest peaks on the Balkans - Explore the best alpine trails of pristine Bulgaria - Discover the National Parks of Rila and Pirin - Meet new people - Taste local delights - Tasting the Top Bulgarian wines - Two UNESCO heritages - Staying in one of the most ancient city in the world – Plovdiv Best period: July – October!

We made this tour for people, who love touching nature in their comfort zone. Prepare for this trip in South and Southwest Bulgaria to touch the beauty, carved by nature, and places, where traditions are still alive! Jump in the van and listen to the legends of love, passion, and mountains. Pass the near villages and fell like a local tasting the Kapama and other Bulgarian dishes. With our tour, you can see the rich wildlife from millions of years ago till nowadays. You will be in three different mountains with their spirit – Rila, Pirin and Rhodopi mountains. These three mountains are Wisdom, Beaty, and Love. One phenomenon can’t be seen in the picture, you have to see and feel it! We wait for the adventure to call you!

Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria yet it is so well known for its amazing sandy rock formations known as "Melnik pyramids". We'll get there after a bit longer than a 2-hour drive and will arrive on the foot of the biggest house built in 18th century in Bulgaria - Kordopulova! We will discover about the interior of the house as well as the underground cellar where the owners of the house still keep the newly produced wine! Not only this but you will have a taste of the popular Melnik Broad Leaf young wine! After having had some lunch at a local MEHANA (traditional restaurant) we'll drive off to Rila monastery - certainly the most visited site by the travelers coming to Bulgaria. We will have another 1 1/2 hours of sightseeing together and eventually will start driving back to Sofia with our souls satisfied with the beauty, the history and the culture of the South-Western Bulgaria.

Embark on a remarkable journey through two of the most diverse and historically rich countries in Southeast Europe - Bulgaria and Turkey. This 10-day guided tour blends cultural heritage, iconic landmarks, and authentic local experiences across Sofia, Plovdiv, and Istanbul. Travel in comfort with 4-star accommodation, expert local guides, and curated excursions that take you from ancient Roman cities to grand Ottoman architecture. Whether you’re drawn to Bulgaria’s serene monasteries or Turkey’s bustling bazaars, this itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a deep dive into Balkan culture with seamless transitions and high-quality service.