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|---|---|---|---|---|
Rila Monastery Private Afternoon Half Day tour | 5 hours | 5.0 (1) | $206 | |
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour | 4–5 hours | 4.5 (59) | $51 | View |
Eyes of God Prohodna Cave Afternoon Half-Day tour | 4h 30min | — | $45 | View |
The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join the tours and let’s have a great time together!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
Visit the amazing Rila Monastery, the most famous UNESCO site of Bulgaria
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rila Monastery Private Afternoon Half Day tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $206 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 2:05 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House - Only a few minutes away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Smart Trans Bulgaria.
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