Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia
- Duration6 hours – 8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where the founder of the monastery lived as an anchorite and explore the amazing rock formations of the Stob’s Pyramids nature phenomenon. Escape the Sofia crowds for a memorable full-day trip led by an expert!
What to expect
The Rila Monastery, one of Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO Word Heritage sites
Hike to the Stob’s Pyramids nature phenomenon
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Guided tour of Rila Monastery
- Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- All local taxes
- All transfers
Not included
- Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 € if you are interested in visiting any of the museums, the monastery and church itself are free of charge)
- Lunch and beverages (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Adult (15–75)
Additional information
- Easy to moderate walking tour
Languages
- Guide
- German, English, French
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Sofia
- Product code
- 32355P3
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (20).
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From EUR 97 per person · Free cancellation available
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