Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

Sofia, Bulgaria

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This private tour of World Heritage–listed Rila Monastery includes a tasting at Medi Valley, a classic winery with locally produced wines. Travel in the comfort of your private vehicle to the country’s largest monastery, where your own personal guide points out 19th-century paintings depicting the Bulgarian Renaissance. Admire the beauty of the Rila mountains en route to the winery, where you’ll sample five different wines and learn more about the region.

Private tour of Rila Monastery with wine tasting
Let a knowledgeable personal guide shed light on the UNESCO World Heritage site
Marvel at wall paintings of the Bulgarian Renaissance
Taste five different wines at Medi Valley Winery
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private minivan included

What's Included

Driver/guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Wine tasting
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please let us know your hotel name in Sofia. We will message you 2 days before departure with pick up time.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Rila Mountains

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Monastery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Medi Valley Winery

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended this tour does involve a moderate amount of walking
Minimum age is 2 years

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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

4.2

based on 9 reviews

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Culture and wine

Vijay_P, Mar 2025

If you're looking for a perfect blend of history, culture, and wine, this day trip to Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery is an absolute must! Our guide, Georgi, made the experience truly exceptional with his deep knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality.

Rila and Wine tasting review

Sherri_D, Jun 2019

My friend and I had a great trip to the Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting. Our guide Victor was excellent and gave us much information about the Monastery that we would have never known had we gone on our own. We had a nice lunch in a cozy restaurant where Victor continued to share personal stories of the Bulgarian history with us, which was all very eye opening. The winery part was good, perhaps a little rushed, but the wine was excellent. I highly recommend this tour for a personalized experience with loads of information. It was a great combination of sightseeing, walking and relaxation.

I really enjoyed this tour. It was...

Danielle F, Dec 2017

I really enjoyed this tour. It was me, my husband and the guide. This is a nice side tour when visiting Sofia. It gets you out of the city and you are able to explore more of Bulgaria. The Monastery was beautiful and our guide was able to explain things to us that I would have missed otherwise if I went on my own. We also had time on our own to explore. After the monastery we went to a winery, had a tour and got to taste several wines...they were tasty so we brought some home with us as a souvenir won't last long.