Tours & Activities in Rila Monastery

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected).

Discover these World Heritage religious sites on a day tour from Sofia. Choose to have a guided tour or explore the Rila Monastery on your own before admiring the frescoes of Boyana Church.

Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems, on a day trip from Sofia. Visit the cave of St Ivan of Rila, one of Bulgaria's most sacred places.

Join the original and best selling tour made and ran by Traventuria since 2010. Enjoy the one of the most famous and photographed Bulgarian UNESCO sites as well as the amazing Rila National Park.

Be enchanted by the allure of the 7 Rila Lakes and the Rila Monastery (when available) on this unforgettable tour. Explore the natural wonders of the Rila Mountains on a guided hike.

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.

Visit the majestic 7 Rila Lakes and admire the beauty of the Rila Monastery on a tour from Sofia. Explore the Monastery and go on a relaxing hike around the lake.

Visit Rila Monastery, the sanctuary of Balkan culture, religion, and spirit in Rila National Park. Head to Sapareva Banya to take some time and relax at the thermal baths and spa.

Explore the most famous natural and cultural sites of Bulgaria on a self-guided trip to the 7 Rila Lakes and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rila Monastery in Rila National Park.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery and enjoy the Bulgarian cultural capital of Plovdiv on a self-guided day trip from Sofia with roundtrip transportation and a local host.

Take a break from the town and enjoy a great group day trip to the nature of the Seven Rila Lakes. Feel the fresh air and hike in a breathtaking mountain environment.

Experience a perfect blend of history and nature on this day trip from Sofia to Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John. Choose between a self-guided tour or a local guide for deeper insights.

Cultural tour with a visit to the largest monastery in Bulgaria

Take advantage of this daily shuttle running between Sofia and 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. See the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with hassle-free, affordable, and flexible round-trip transportation with a live guide.

Very unique experience to stay overnight in Rila Monastery and touch the spiritual life of this sacred place!

Experience a wonderful adventure and visit the famous, UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with an audio guide.

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).

During this full-day tour you will visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church –both of which are part of UNESCO world heritage list.

Explore the highlights of Southwestern Bulgaria on a guided day trip from Sofia. Visit the 10th-century Rila Monastery, the Melnik Sandstone Pyramids, and the 200-year-old Kordopulov House.

Touch the cultural and natural heritage of Bulgaria, one-day fun in the mountains with professional and tour guide service.

The only way to visit the two most popular destinations in Bulgaria! The amazing ancient city of Plovdiv with 8000 years of history and the majestic Rila Monastery.

Explore Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage on a tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery and get breathtaking views of the mountains then explore the frescoes at the Boyana Church (if option selected)

Mountains, Lakes, Monastery, Fresh air, Stunning views - all in one day! Escape from Sofia for a few hours to meet the highlights of Rila National park.

Explore the highlights of southwest Bulgaria in just one day with your experienced guide. Visit Rila Monastery and spend time in the town of Melnik.

Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside from Sofia, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions all within a day tour.

Nestled in the imposing Rila Mountains sits Rila Monastery, Bulgaria’s most famous landmark. The Holy Rila Retreat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited tourist attraction in the country. Visit the monastery museum and the Tower of Hrelyu.

Explore Rila Monastery at your own pace and familiarize yourself with its museums through an audio guide. Use your phone to learn unique facts about the history of this Bulgarian landmark.

Explore the amazing Rila Monastery and enjoy the cultural capital of the country Plovdiv. Combine Bulgaria's most visited sites on a one-day self-guided tour from Sofia with an expert local driver.

Join this tour to two of the most visited places in Bulgaria, Rila Monastery and Boyana church. Take in some of the most interesting, historical, and culturally significant monuments in Europe.

Wonderful walk in Rila National Park with a visit to one of the most popular monasteries in the country.