Tours & Activities in Rila Monastery

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 2 UNESCO World Heritage Listed religious sites on a day trip from Sofia. Choose to have a guided tour or explore the Rila Monastery on your own before admiring the frescoes of Boyana Church.

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

Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems, on a day trip from Sofia. Visit the cave of St Ivan of Rila, one of Bulgaria's most sacred places.

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.

Combine the best of history and nature with this day trip from Sofia to the the Rila Monastery and the holy cave of Saint John. Choose from a self-guided option or an option with a local guide.

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.

Experience Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage on this full-day tour to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Dive into the sights with the help of the included audio guide.

Combine a visit to Rila Monastery with a trek through the natural wonders of the Rila Mountains. Enjoy a hike of the 7 Rila Lakes of the Panichishte region, before exploring one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in Bulgaria.

Experience the stunning nature of the famous, seven Rila Lakes and visit the nearby Rila Monastery on a self-guided day tour. Enjoy shuttle transportation and free time to hike around the lakes.

Experience a wonderful adventure and visit the famous, UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with an audio guide. 2 hours outside of Sofia, you will travel to the Struma River gorge where you will enjoy 12 kilometers of rafting and fun.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Very unique experience to stay overnight in Rila Monastery and touch the spiritual life of this sacred place!

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

Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring two UNESCO sites; Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. The tour will be private only for you or your group so you can listen closely, ask questions and get the most out of it.

A one day trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - two of the most beautiful and visited UNESCO sites in Bulgaria.

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 the highlights of southwest Bulgaria in just one day with your experienced guide. Visit Rila Monastery and spend time in the town of Melnik.

Enter the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rila Monastery in Bulgaria for a guided tour. Learn about the story of the saint who founded this spiritual site and stroll through the charming churchyard.

Travel to Bansko and relax in a comfortable private vehicle on the way. Stop at Rila, a UNESCO site and the largest monastery complex in Bulgaria. Admire architecture and frescoes, and stop for lunch.

Catch a convenient roundtrip transfer from Bansko to Rila Monastery. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own with a smartphone 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.

Nestled in the imposing Rila Mountains sits Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s most famous landmark. The Holy Rila Retreat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Visit the monastery museum and the Tower of Hrelyu.

Venture outside of Sofia and experience two amazing places in one day. You will begin with the Rila Lakes, atop Rila Mountain, before then discovering the UNESCO heritage listed Rila Monastery.

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