Scenic Flight Tour above Rila Monastery, 7 Lakes and Spa
During the 9 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, including a unique flight with a plane above the remarkable Rila Monastery and 7 lakes. Starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the middle of Rila mountain. When we finish our lunch we will go to the most popular UNESCO Heritage - Rila Monastery. You will have the opportunity to touch the spiritual life of this sacred place and discover its hidden treasures! Next stop will be Panicharevo airport where you will be transferred to a airplane and perform a breathtaking flight above Rila Monastery and 7 lakes. Our final destination will be Sapareva Banya village and the hot spring mineral pools there :)! Regardless of the weather you will have the pleasure to dip yourself in the hot mineral waters in an outdoor swimming pools! We will spend an hour there and then we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia!
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During the 9 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, including a unique flight with a plane above the remarkable Rila Monastery and 7 lakes. Starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by car/van to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the middle of Rila mountain. When we finish our lunch we will go to the most popular UNESCO Heritage - Rila Monastery. You will have the opportunity to touch the spiritual life of this sacred place and discover its hidden treasures! Next stop will be Panicharevo airport where you will be transferred to a airplane and perform a breathtaking flight above Rila Monastery and 7 lakes. Our final destination will be Sapareva Banya village and the hot spring mineral pools there :)! Regardless of the weather you will have the pleasure to dip yourself in the hot mineral waters in an outdoor swimming pools! We will spend an hour there and then we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia!
Itinerary
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral · 20 min
Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.
- 1 h
Rila is the highest mountain range of Bulgaria, the Balkan Peninsula and Southeast Europe. It is situated in southwestern Bulgaria and forms part of the Rila–Rhodope Massif.
- 1 h
Unique traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the heart of Rila Mountain.
- 1 h
The Monastery of Saint John of Rila, also known as Rila Monastery "Sveti Ivan Rilski", is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
- 1 h
Panicharevo Airstrip is a small airport in Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The airport is located at latitude 42.27638 and longitude 22.99081.
- 1 h
One of the largest outdoor SPA centers in Bulgaria with different swimming pools and saunas!
- 1 h
The former Roman town of Germania (in Dacia) or Germane once stood at the location of modern Sapareva Banya and in the 3rd century was an important town in Dacia province. Mineral water of Separeva banya was highly regarded and used as a cure by Thracians and Romans.
What's included
- WiFi on board
- Luxury SUV Audi Q7
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- Lunch, food and drinks are not included
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral!
Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment!
Start time
09:30
End point
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral!
Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment!
Languages
In-person guide: English
Travellers
- Adult (0–99)
Options
- Scenic Flight Tour above Rila Monastery, 7 Lakes and Spafrom €687
Pickup included
Start time: 09:30
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Duration Include Travel Time
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.