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Rila Monastery Full Day Guided Tour

Sofia, Bulgaria
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  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional local guide In-person guide - different languages
    • Transportation by a comfortable A/C bus/ van
    • Trip to the Rila Monasetry
    • Food, drinks, personal expenses
    • Gratuities (optional)
    • Rila Monastery MUSEUM Entrance /optional/

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria

      The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 . Please be there at 8:40 am. The van/bus departs at 9 am and will not wait for you if you are late.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Rila Monastery

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.
    • Bring cash with you – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you.
    • Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them.
    • This tour is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
    • The total traveling time from Sofia to Rila and back is 4 hours.
    • The tour includes visiting the complex of Boyana church, but if you want to enter inside you need to wait on spot as the waiting time to visit the church inside depends on the workload and the visiting period.
    • Safety Notice: For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, anyone who appears intoxicated or behaves in a way that makes guides uncomfortable may be removed from the tour. No refunds will be issued in such cases.
    • Guides are not obligated to provide guided commentary while inside the bus. Explanations and guided tours typically take place at designated stops and attractions rather than during transit.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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