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Sofia: Rila Monastery Express Day Tour

Name: Sofia: Rila Monastery Express Day Tour
Address: Bulgaria

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With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time.

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Description

With this day trip, you will be able to visit the Rila Monastery - UNESCO World Heritage sites. Learn its old history and legends as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This shuttle-group tour departs at 9.00 in the morning from Alexander Nevsky square, behind the Cathedral. The traveling time to the Rila Monastery is 2 hours. There, you will witness the unique architecture and paintings, while learning all about the stories behind them. The duration of the guided tour at the Monastery is about 40 minutes. After this, you will have about 3.0 hours of free time. You'll be able to visit the local museum, take photos, eat at the bakeries around the Monastery, or enjoy a quiet walk by yourself. At about 14:00 you will depart back to Sofia, with the duration of the traveling time on the way back being 2 hours again.

Includes

PRICE INCLUDES: Professional live guide /if option is selected and paid/ Group tour Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus Trip to Rila Monastery

Important Information

Booking in advance and confirmation are required Meeting time: 8:40 am, departure at 9:00 am Meeting point: BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Return point: original location Knees and shoulders must be covered to enter the monastery There are limited dining options around the monastery, consider bringing your own food Cash payments are preferred in the area Day trip duration: 8 hours