Top Sofia Unique Experiences

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.

This is the part of the experience most visitors never reach. Many tours stop at the monastery. We take you further—into the forest, to the cave where Saint Ivan Rilski lived in solitude. It’s not just an extra stop; it’s the moment that gives meaning to everything you’ve seen before. Without the cave, you’ve seen a remarkable building. With it, you begin to understand the spirit of the place—and why it matters. Included as a standard part of the journey, this experience transforms a simple visit into something deeper, more personal, and truly unforgettable.