expedia
Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

Rila Monastery Private Day Trip from Sofia

By Hola Bulgaria
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿6,061 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Enjoy a private day trip with an English – speaking driver or guide to the Rila Monastery – the most famous Bulgarian monastery and UNESCO heritage site! Relax on a comfortable ride, with pick-up and drop of from your location in Sofia and explore the monastery on your own pace or with a guided tour.

Activity location

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Check availability

Day Trip with a Driver
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Day Trip En. Speaking Driver: This option is with an English - speaking driver. In this case no guided tour at the monastery is provided.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
฿6,060.66 x 1 Adult฿6,060.66
Total
Price is ฿6,060.66
Until Wed, 16 Jul
Day Trip with a Tour Guide
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Day Trip with a Tour Guide: This option includes a guided tour in the monastery (about 40 minutes).
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
฿6,818.25 x 1 Adult฿6,818.25
Total
Price is ฿6,818.25
Until Wed, 16 Jul
Return to your original page

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit of the Rila Monastery
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport by a private A/C car
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pick-up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish - speaking driver or tour guide, depending on the booked option
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood, personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rila Monastery
  • 3h
The trip starts at 10 am with a pick- up from your place in Sofia. The travelling time to the monastery is about 2 hours on a scenic road. The Rila Monastery was established in the 10th century by the Bulgarian Saint John of Rila – the miracle maker. It is the biggest Bulgarian monastery and the most beautiful one. The current monastery complex was built in the 19th century. When you arrive there, you will have 3 hours of free time to explore it, if you have booked the option with a driver only, or you will have a guided tour + free time, if you have booked the option with a tour guide. The monastery also has several museums which you might opt to visit if you are interested, as well as souvenir shops and a bakery. During your free time, you should also do your lunch break – you can either bring your own food from Sofia (this is a good idea for the summer, if you want to spend more time outside), or you can ask the driver to take you to one of the restaurants near the monastery.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Rila your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Rila

With so many things to do in Rila, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Rila. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Rila to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.