One Day Tour to Rila Monastery

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DestinationCategory
Sofia, BulgariaAttractions/Entertainment

Program details

Rila Monastery is situated at a height of 1.150 m in hearth of the Rila Mountains and is the most famous Bulgarian World Heritage site. Nowadays Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important symbol of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. This private tour offers comfortable transportation and an English speaking guide, who guarantees an individual approach throughout the trip. After 2 hours transfer from Sofia to the monastery complex, your guided sightseeing starts from the extremely rich museum collection, the wealthy decorated five-domed Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Church, the imposing 14th century Hrelyo’s Tower and the original monastery kitchen. A fine and natural addition to the feelings of tranquility and contemplation is granted by the rugged peaks and dense beech forests surrounding the monasery.