Things to Do in Rila Monastery

Explore Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - two UNESCO sites. Еnjoy breath-taking views of the Rila National Park. Your day, your way - guided or self-guided.

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church from Sofia – visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Enjoy Rila National Park views with optional professional guides in English, Spanish, or Italian.

Escape the city of Sofia to visit the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and optional St. Ivan's Cave in the heart of Rila Nature Park. Enjoy magnificent mountain scenery and Bulgaria's cultural heritage.

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected)

Discover the Rila Monastery on a full-day tour from Sofia. Enjoy one of the most famous and photographed Bulgarian UNESCO sites and the amazing Rila National Park.

Explore the most famous natural and cultural sites of Bulgaria on a full day trip to the 7 Rila Lakes and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery in Rila National Park.

Day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery. Explore the UNESCO site, admire frescoes, visit the museum,explore St. Ivan’s Cave, add National History Museum stop or relax at a spa.

Visit the majestic 7 Rila Lakes and admire the beauty of the Rila Monastery on a tour from Sofia. Explore the Monastery and go on a relaxing hike around the lake.

Visit Rila Monastery, the sanctuary of Balkan culture, religion, and spirit in Rila National Park. Head to Sapareva Banya to take some time and relax at the thermal baths and spa.

With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time.

Discover the Rila Monastery and the town of Melnik on a day trip from Sofia. Learn about Bulgaria's history and culture as you explore the Rila Monastery and the town of Melnik.

Be enchanted by the allure of the 7 Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery (when available/the option is selected) on this unforgettable tour. Explore the natural wonders of the Rila Mountains on a guided hike.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and enjoy the Bulgarian cultural capital of Plovdiv on a self-guided day trip from Sofia with roundtrip transportation and a local host.

Explore the iconic UFO-like abandoned building atop the Buzludzha mountain and the lovely Rose Valley on this exciting day trip from Sofia.

Escape the city and explore the stunning Seven Rila Lakes on a guided day trip. Breathe fresh mountain air and enjoy scenic hikes through breathtaking alpine landscapes in the Rila Mountains.

Visit the Rila Monastery, the largest monastery in Bulgaria and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the area and see the centuries-old forests and water sources.

Explore Rila Monastery at your own pace and familiarize yourself with its museums through an audio guide. Use your phone to learn unique facts about the history of this Bulgarian landmark.

The only way to visit the two most popular destinations in Bulgaria! The amazing ancient city of Plovdiv with 8000 years of history and the majestic Rila Monastery.

Discover Bulgaria’s spiritual heritage on a day trip from Sofia to the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Hotel pick-up included. Explore its stunning frescoes, then enjoy authentic local wines and food.

During this full-day tour you will visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church –both of which are part of UNESCO world heritage list.

Experience a wonderful adventure and visit the famous, UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with an audio guide.

Explore the highlights of Southwestern Bulgaria on a guided day trip from Sofia. Visit the 10th-century Rila Monastery, the Melnik Sandstone Pyramids, and the 200-year-old Kordopulov House.

Join this tour to two of the most visited places in Bulgaria, Rila Monastery and Boyana church. Take in some of the most interesting, historical, and culturally significant monuments in Europe.

Combine your ski vacation with a visit to the most famous UNESCO heritage in Bulgaria. Important: En route to the monastery and back, there will be a change at Kocherinovo (30-40 min waiting time).

Take advantage of this daily shuttle running between Sofia and 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with easy, affordable, and flexible round-trip transportation.

Enjoy an walking tour through Sofia’s historic heart,guided by an expert storyteller.Discover iconic landmarks,timeless architecture,and rich cultural heritage in an intimate and curated experience.

Explore the amazing Rila Monastery and enjoy the cultural capital of the country Plovdiv. Combine Bulgaria's most visited sites on a one-day self-guided tour from Sofia with an expert local driver.

Visit 2 of Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage sites on a day trip to the Rila Monastery in the Rila Mountains and the Boyana Church on the outskirts of Sofia.

Mountains, Lakes, Monastery, Fresh air, Stunning views - all in one day! Escape from Sofia for a few hours to meet the highlights of Rila National park.

Explore Bulgaria’s most sacred site—the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery—and discover the peaceful Ivan Rilski Cave on this scenic day trip from Sofia in a small, friendly group.

Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside from Sofia, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions all within a day tour.

Enjoy a memorable trip to the most famous Bulgarian monastery - Rila Monastery - UNESCO heritage site, combined with a stop at the boutique wine estate - Villa Montevino - a place from the fairy-tales

Experience Bulgaria’s natural and spiritual wonders in one day: hike the stunning Seven Rila Lakes and explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Small group, expert guide, comfortable transport.

Explore the Rila Monastery and Sofia on a day trip from Thessaloniki. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery and explore the vibrant city of Sofia.

Discover two Unesco World Heritage Sites - Rila Monastry and Boyana Church in an eco-friedly way. Join our unique tour with first class tour guides!

Discover Bulgaria on a private full-day tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, both UNESCO sites. Enjoy personalized attention while immersing yourself in rich history and stunning landscapes.

An exciting tour to the majestic Rila mountain where is nested the Rila monastery. In the Boyana church enjoy extremely valuable Mediaeval paintings dating to 1259. A truly enjoyable experience!

Discover the Rila Monastery in 1 day. Learn about Orthodox Christianity, the frescoes, enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains, visit the cave of the founder of the monastery St. John of Rila.

Enjoy a great combination of history and nature – visit the Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John.

Conquer Rila’s curves! From scenic highways to alpine twists, an UNESCO site & expert guides. Discover Bulgaria’s soul with BulTrips. Your epic adventure starts now!

This is truly a spectacular, luxury day tour, visiting some of the "must see" UNESCO Heritage sites in Bulgaria - Boyana Church and Rila Monastery! ***Ultra-fast 1Gbps Wi-Fi included***

Embark on an unforgettable 8days journey through Bulgaria, where history, culture and natural beauty come together.

You will see really amazing places and landmarks, including a unique flight with a plane above the remarkable Rila Monastery and 7 lakes, including a relaxing thermal SPA at the end.