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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$288.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Rila Monastery, a UNESCO heritage site, offers a memorable journey to Bulgaria's most famous monastery. This private trip provides convenient transportation and the freedom to explore the stunning monastery complex at your own pace.
- 🚌 Comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle ensures a pleasant journey.
- 🎧 Audio information available in English, Spanish, and Italian; requires a smartphone and active Wi-Fi.
- 🏛️ Explore Rila Monastery, established in the 10th century, with one and a half hours to take photos and visit the history museum.
- 🍰 Sample delicious local pastries from the monastery's bakery while enjoying the serene surroundings.
- 📸 Stop at Villa Montevino, a charming boutique wine estate, perfect for capturing memorable photos amidst vineyards.
- ☕ Enjoy a 30-minute break at Villa Montevino, where you can sip coffee or local wine in a tranquil setting.
- 🚗 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience throughout your trip.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking host will accompany you, enriching your experience with insights and stories.
- 💳 Optional entrance fee to the Rila Monastery Museum available for cash or card payment on-site.
- 💵 Gratuities are recommended at the end of the tour for exceptional service.
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Private Option
Private Trip: This is a private option, just for you and your group! It includes hotel pick-up and drop off!
Pickup included
Private Trip: This is a private option, just for you and your group! It includes hotel pick-up and drop off!
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
- Transportation by a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Audio info (cloud-based) in the specified languages - smartphone and active wi-fi required
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Trip to Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino
- English- speaking host, who will accompany you during the day
- Entrance fee - Rila Monastery Museum - optional visit (cash or card on spot)
- Gratuities/tips - recommended in the end of the tour
- Food, drinks, personal expenses
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Rila MonasteryThe tour departs at 8:00 from Sofia city center and we will take you to the most famous Bulgarian monastery! The traveling time 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, and was covered with amazing frescoes! The access to the yard and to the church is free. When you arrive there, you will have one and a half hours to explore it on your own pace. Take memorable photos, explore the history museum, check the souvenir shops and try the delicious Bulgarian pasties, made in the bakery of the monastery!
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After the visit of the monastery, on the way back, you will stop at Villa Montevino - a charming boutique wine estate located at the foothills of Rila Mountain, offering a perfect blend of nature, gastronomy, and authentic Bulgarian wine culture. Surrounded by vineyards and gentle hills, the villa provides a peaceful and elegant atmosphere, ideal for travelers seeking relaxation and unique local experiences. Its unique medieval-based design makes it one of the best spots for memorable photos in the area! In this complex, we will do a 30-minute break, during which you can take some amazing photos, drink a coffee or a glass of wine. After the refreshing break, we will continue back to Sofia. The expected arrival there in the city center is at 14:00.
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$288.04
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!