From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Sofia, Bulgaria

11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the highlights of southwestern Bulgaria without even thinking of touching the wheel on this convenient tour. Discover Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Bulgarian Renaissance art and architecture. Visit the tiny town of Melnik, with its extraordinary pyramid rock formations, and explore the Kordopulova House. Your tour includes transport and guiding but excludes entrance fees.

Admire startling frescoes and colorful architecture at Rila Monastery
Capture photos of the bizarre Melnik Pyramids rock formations
Tour the tiny town of Melnik, with a population of under 400 people
Learn about Bulgarian rural life, religion, and history from your guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fee - Kordopoluva House

€3.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria
IMPORTANT: The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Embassy of Slovakia (Pass By)

Melnik

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Monastery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Embassy of Slovakia (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Women should not be with short skirts and "naked" shoulders. Traventuria recommends: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
Entry fee to Kordopulova House approx. 6 BGN in cash
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Reviews

4.8

based on 13 reviews

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Architectural Wonder!

Michael_M, Oct 2024

This is my third Viator excursion and it was excellent as were the others. My small group driver Radi with Traventuria spoke excellent English, good personality, lots of interesting information. Rila Monastery and the autumn colors along the highway were outstanding! Must see.

Magnifique excursion

Pierre_B, Jun 2023

Chauffeur-guide très sympathique et compètent. Nous avons été agréablement surpris que la visite du merveilleux monastère de Rojen soit incluse dans le programme. Tout était parfait. Un très grand merci. Jessica et Pierre

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Chers Jessica et Pierre, Merci beaucoup pour vos commentaires. Nous apprécions votre temps. Notre guide était très heureux de vos aimables paroles. Nous sommes impatients de vous accueillir lors d'une autre tournée avec nous la prochaine fois que vous visiterez à nouveau la Bulgarie! Cordialement, Nora Dobrinska (équipe Traventuria)