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LUXURY TOUR TO RILA MONASTERY - GUIDE SERVICE IN ENGLISH

GUIDE SERVICE IN ENGLISH

SOFIA - RILA MONASTERY - SOFIA

PRICES AND DATES

DAILY PROGRAM

DAY 1

Departure at 9:00 a.m.  from reception of your hotel 

 

Departure for Rila Monastery, which is one of Bulgaria's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain.

 

Guided visit to the monastery complex. The Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with the relics of St. Ivan Rilski. In the court are located the medieval battlements of Hrelyu's tower. Visit to the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafael - masterpiece of traditional woodcarving. During your free time you will be able to taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a doughnut) and the traditional Bulgarian yogurt.

 

Return to Sofia. 

 

Duration: approximately 7 hours. 

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Transportation with comfortable luxury vehicle;
Hotel pick up and drop off;
Guided visit to Rila monastery with entrance fee for the museum.
Professional guide service in English and VAT;

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

Personal expenses, meals and drinks, entry taxes for museums visited individually;
Gratuities to the guide, driver.

USEFUL INFO

Small group tour (3-5 tourists). Minimum of 3 participants is required to confirm this tour . If this minimum is not met, the tour will be cancelled and you will receive an email within 24 hours before departure. In the unlikely event of such a cancellation, your choice of a refund, reschedule or alternative tour will be offered.
Advanced booking is required.
You must print the voucher and bring it with you.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
The tour is not suitable for disabled people.

 

No medical or health conditions associated with the travel.
Bulgarian citizens traveling to the country need to have a valid identity card.

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