Sofia: Rila Monastery, Blagoevgrad Old town & Wine Tasting tour

Sofia, Bulgaria

10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Visit to Rila Monastery
Private transportation
Professional English or French-speaking guide
Walking tour in Blagoevgrad
Free time for exploration and photos
Scenic drive through the Rila Mountains

Personal expenses
Wine tasting at the local winery (optional, paid on the spot)

€13.00 per person
Food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees to optional museum inside Rila Monastery (if visited)
Tips for the guide and driver (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign bearing the lead traveler’s name.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Rila Monastery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Blagoevgrad

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kocherinovo (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

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Don't hesitate if you enjoy Private Tour

Amos_L, Sep 2025

Simone from Travel Buddy was very patient and accommodating, we thoroughly enjoyed this private tour to the Rila Monastery including driving through the winding mountain roads and he took the effort to reschedule another boutique winery for wine tasting when the original winery was not available for tasting. Even the owner of Bogdaya Boutique Winery was so hospitable and he offered various unique wine for tasting, so much until we have to decline as the tour duration as overran but Simone still offered to bring us to a local restaurant for late lunch which we have to decline as well. I will not hesitate to recommend my friends and you readers to engage Simone if you are visiting Bulgaria. Till then and we will be back in the near future. P/S: Simone, hope you enjoy the wine on a special occasion.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Amos, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! It was a true pleasure guiding you on your private tour to the Rila Monastery. I’m happy you enjoyed the scenic mountain drive and that we could make the winery experience special despite the last-minute change. The hospitality at Bogdaya Boutique Winery is a joy to share, and I’m glad you had the chance to taste their unique selection. I also appreciate your kindness and flexibility as the tour ran a little longer than expected. Knowing that you both felt well cared for and would recommend the experience means a great deal to me. And yes — I’ll be saving that bottle of wine for a special occasion, with fond memories of our day together. I look forward to welcoming you back to Bulgaria in the near future for more discoveries and shared moments. Warm regards, Buddy Travel Team