GPS & Audio Guided Tour to Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids with Lunch from Sofia
At a glance
- Duration
- 12–14 hours
- Price from
- $137 / person
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Languages
- DE, DE, EN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Avatar Tour Ltd
Description
A concept, that offers you the best of two worlds where we create your own personalized excursion or choose from recommended routes. We bring your car personally to your accommodation in Sofia, the cultural capital of Bulgaria. With an audio guide, access to unique places, the best restaurants, leisure, and outdoor adventures; all-inclusive: kilometrage, maps, GPS coordinates, vouchers, and tickets., our experienced team is 24/7 at your disposal. In this tour, we bring you from the Museum of Mining, Stob Pyramids, and the Rila Monastery to the Varosho of Blagoevgrad; a personalized excursion in the intimacy of your own relatives. Your schedule and itinerary will be both online and as a hard copy be made available. This is a self-guided audio tour with all-inclusive car + services, device, map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, restaurant reservations, vouchers, etc.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $137
- Child (ages 3–15)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
08:00 Depart from your hotel in Sofia Drive 40 km / 45 min 08:45 Arrive Museum of Mining The Museum of Mining is in a real historical coal mine. Touring underground, you can see what happened in the mine until 1966 when the mine run out of coals. Here, in a unique way, is shown the work of miners. The Museum is a famous Bulgarian landmark, unique in its kind and an exceptional experience for children and adults. Departure:10:15
Drive 85 km / 60 minutes 11:15 Arrive Stob Pyramids In the western Rila Mountains, you can see from far the dramatic rock pinnacles known as Stob’s Earth Pyramids. Wander through pure nature to reach the highest point and admire the colourful fairy-tale formations. Departure: 12:45
Rila Monastery
Drive 27 km, 33 minutes 13:15 Arrive Restaurant Enjoy your well-deserved lunch, we made a special reservation for you at Restaurant Stranopriemnitsa Rilla. Departure: 14:00
Rila Monastery
Drive 0 km / 0 minutes Arrive Rila Monastery After the visit to the Stob pyramids our self guided tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia will take you to the most amazing landmark in Bulgaria – the Rila Monastery, nestled in the Rila Mountains offering beautiful scenery, full of energy. The Rila monastery is listed on the UNESCO list of world heritage and it is a place where all of the Bulgaria Spirit comes together and where nature meets religion. You will have the opportunity to enter the monastery museum and visit the Rila monastery kitchen and explore the life of the monks. Departure: 15:00
Blagoevgrad
Drive 41 km / 49 minutes 15:50 Arrive Blagoevgrad Old Town Dive into the past in the oldest part of Blagoevgrad. Well preserved houses of the Bulgarian Revival surrounded by narrow cobbled streets. The romantic atmosphere is completed with traditional restaurants, and galleries Find Just over the river a large pedestrian area for original and contemporary shopping. Maybe drive uphill to the famous Cross? Departure: 18:30 Drive 108 km / 1 hour, 23 minutes 20:00 Arrive back in your accommodation in Sofia
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Entry Tickets
Not included
Parking Fees
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you at your accommodation, deliver the car, instructions, devices, itineraries etc.
How it compares in Sofia
- Starting price $137 is close to the typical $131 for tours of similar length in Sofia
Excurgo comparison of 608 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
GPS & Audio Guided Tour to Rila Monastery & Stob Pyramids with Lunch from Sofia lasts about 12–14 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $137 per person for this Sofia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–15 pay from $29, adults from $137. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will meet you at your accommodation, deliver the car, instructions, devices, itineraries etc. Pickup points include Hotel Latinka, Hotel Royal Victoria.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, RO, RO, NL, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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