Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Bansko

Name: Guided Rila Monastery Tour from Bansko
Address: Bulgaria

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Combine your ski vacation with a visit to the most famous UNESCO heritage in Bulgaria. Important: En route to the monastery and back, there will be a change at Kocherinovo (30-40 min waiting time).

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Highlights

Visit Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
Explore the Rila monastery with qualified Еnglish-speaking tour guide
Travel in comfort vehicle with Wi-Fi through the countryside

Description

Important information: Please note that transportation to Rila Monastery is not direct. En route to the monastery and back, there will be a brief stop at Kocherinovo, with about 30-40 minutes of waiting time. The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO. Meet your driver in our Ski&Board Traventuria shop in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Kocherinovo. Relax during the 1-hour drive as you admire the beautiful Bulgarian landscape. Arrive at the Kocherinovo at approximately 10:30 am where you will wait for the guided tour coming from Sofia. Explore the complex inside and out with our qualified Еnglish-speaking guide. Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See the gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. After the guided visit, enjoy some free time for lunch or further exploration by yourself. Once the scheduled program is finished, you will be transferred back to Kocherinovo where the driver will wait for you and you will head to Bansko. The tour official finish is back at the meeting point - our ski and board shop.