Ajaloo ja looduse ekskursioon Rila kloostri ja Püha Ivani koopa juurde Sofiast

This day tour perfectly combines history, culture, and nature experiences. Enjoy a comfortable ride through the beautiful green countryside as you head toward the majestic Rila Mountains. Discover Bulgaria’s most famous UNESCO site, the Rila Monastery, with a guided or audio-guided tour. Afterward, take a relaxing walk through the woods to reach the Cave of Saint Ivan. You will also have free time to explore the monastery on your own before we drive back to Sofia.

Marssruut

1. 30 min

   Departure at 09:00 from the car parknext to Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia

2. Rila Monastery · 2 t

   Transportation from the Meeting point to the Rila Monastery. Estimated time of arrival - 12:00.

3. Rila Monastery · 2 t

   Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.

4. 1 t

   Visit the Cave of Saint Ivan Rilski - one of the most sacred places in Bulgaria. Pass through the tunnel of St. Ivan Rilski. The belief is that only people with clean souls can pass through and that magical powers keep the sinners away. While you’re there, do not forget to drink some water from the holy spring. It is believed that this water never stops, nor freezes even when it is extremely cold.

5. 3 t

   Return to the starting point at approximately 17:30-18:00

Sisaldab

• Visit to Rila Monastery
• Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
• Visit to St. Ivan Cave, OR The Bells Monument (depending entirely on the option you have booked)
• Parking Fees
• Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach

Ei sisalda

• Lisatasu
• Food and Drinks
• Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Kohtumiskoht

Lõpp-punkt

Keeled

Isiklik giid: inglise, itaalia, hispaania · Heligiid: saksa, vene, inglise, itaalia, poola, prantsuse, hispaania

Reisijad

• Laps (6–12)
• Täiskasvanu (13–99)

Valikud

• App: Rila & Cave (NO Boyana)

  ★ Self-Guided Audio Tour: to Rila Monastery & Cave via phone app. ℹ 1h Sofia logistics stop + Cave walk limits Monastery time. Bring phone & headphones

  ⚠ Skip Cave for More Rila Time: The steep forest walk to the Cave is strictly OPTIONAL. If you skip the cave, you enjoy much more free time at the Monastery.

  ❌ Big Bus / NO Live Guide: This is an AUDIO app tour on a big shared coach with ES/IT live commentary. Bring headphones! Host gives basic EN logistics.

  Heligiid: vene, hispaania, poola, saksa, prantsuse, itaalia, inglise

• ESP Live: Rila, Cave, Boyana

  Vehicle & Group Size: : Transport is provided by large 45 to 65-seater tourist coaches (not small minibuses).

  Isiklik giid: hispaania

• ENG Guide: Rila & Opt. Cave

  ⚠ Optional Forest Cave Walk: The pleasant forest walk to St. Ivan's Cave is optional. Choosing to do it will reduce your free time at Rila Monastery.

  ✔ Live English Guided Tour: with a dedicated English-speaking guide for the large bus transfer and on-site guided tour at the historic Rila Monastery.

  NO Boyana Church Entry: is included (brief exterior park stop only). You visit Rila Monastery & optional Cave with a dedicated English guide.

  Vehicle & Group Size: : Transport is provided by large 45 to 65-seater tourist coaches (not small minibuses).

  Isiklik giid: inglise

• ITA Guide: Rila & Opt. Cave

  ✔ Live Italian Guided Tour: Enjoy a fully guided experience with a dedicated Italian-speaking expert guide on the bus and on-site at Rila Monastery.

  ℹ 1-Hour Sofia Logistics Stop: The bus usually makes a 1-hour logistics stop in Sofia (no entry anywhere). Please be patient during this transport pause.

  ⚠ Optional Forest Cave Walk: The pleasant forest walk to St. Ivan's Cave is strictly OPTIONAL. Skip it to enjoy significantly more free time at Monastery.

  Vehicle & Group Size: : Transport is provided by large 45 to 65-seater tourist coaches (not small minibuses).

  Isiklik giid: itaalia

• ESP Guide: Rila & Opt. Cave

  ⚠ Optional Forest Cave Walk: The pleasant forest walk to St. Ivan's Cave is optional. Choosing to do it will reduce your free time at Rila Monastery.

  ✔ Live Spanish Guided Tour: with a dedicated Spanish-speaking guide for the large bus transfer and on-site guided tour at the historic Rila Monastery.

  NO Boyana Church Entry: is included.

  Vehicle & Group Size: : Transport is provided by large 45 to 65-seater tourist coaches (not small minibuses).

  Isiklik giid: hispaania

Lisateave

• Sobib kõikide füüsilise vormiga inimestele
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended
• Minimum traveler age is 6 years old
• Tour with ONLINE (cloud-based) Audio-guide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.

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