Join an 8.5–10 hour guided group tour to Rila Monastery, with select options also including Boyana Church — please check your chosen option before booking. Enjoy a 40-minute guided tour at Rila Monastery, followed by 2.5 hours of free time for photos, museums, shopping, or lunch. On options that include Boyana Church, admire its stunning 800-year-old frescoes with a brief guided visit. Note: Women must cover shoulders and knees in the monastery. Tip: On busy summer weekends, bring lunch from Sofia to save time. *Boyana Church is closed on Jan 1, Orthodox Easter Sunday, and Dec 24–25. On these dates, the tour visits only Rila Monastery. This tour offers a perfect mix of cultural heritage, scenic mountain landscapes, and insightful storytelling from your professional English-speaking guide. Transport is provided by a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and the group size allows for a more personal experience. Ideal for history lovers and nature enthusiasts alike!

Maximize your time in Bulgaria by combining two UNESCO World Heritage Sites into one efficiently coordinated day trip from Sofia. Journey into the peaceful Rila Mountains to explore the sprawling Rila Monastery complex at your own pace, paired with a stop at the historic medieval Boyana Church. ⚠️ BOYANA ENTRY NOTICE: Inside entry is heavily regulated by UNESCO to protect the 13th-century frescoes. Indoor access is ONLY guaranteed if you select an option including Boyana at checkout. Standard transport tiers include an exterior garden visit only. - 2 UNESCO Icons in 1 Day: An efficiently paced route from central Sofia. - Secure your Boyana entry slot by upgrading your tier. - Uncover the secrets of 800-year-old art with your guide. - Enjoy traditional restaurants nearby or bring your own lunch. Note: Local entry fees apply based on your selected booking option

Diese selbstgeführte Tour mit Transfer im gemeinsamen Shuttle führt Sie am Morgen zu den Sieben Rila-Seen und später am Nachmittag zum UNESCO-gelisteten Rila-Kloster im Rila Nationalpark – die berühmtesten Natur- und Kulturstätten Bulgariens. Am Morgen bringt Sie der Shuttlebus zum Start der Wanderrouten im Bereich der Rila-Seen an die Basisstation des Sessellifts, von wo aus Sie mit dem Lift auf den Berg hinauffahren können. Sie haben mehr als 5 Stunden Zeit, um die Gegend der Rila-Seen auf eigene Faust zu erkunden. Danach bringt Sie der gemeinsame Shuttle zum Rila-Kloster – der meistbesuchten kulturellen und historischen Stätte Bulgariens. Hier haben Sie haben mehr als 1,5 Stunden, um die Kloster-Stätte auf eigene Faust zu erkunden.

WICHTIG: Der Zutritt zum Kloster ist nur mit bedeckten Schultern und Knien gestattet. Achten Sie also bitte auf angemessene Kleidung. Die Sieben Rila-Seen werden oft als das 8. Weltwunder bezeichnet und sind für ihre Schönheit und Großartigkeit legendär. Sie sind eine der meistbesuchten Naturstätten Bulgariens. Wir kombinieren sie mit einem Besuch des Rila-Klosters. Das Kloster des Heiligen Ivan von Rila, besser bekannt als Rila-Kloster, ist das größte und berühmteste ostorthodoxe Kloster in Bulgarien. Die Tour beginnt um 08:00 Uhr und endet gegen 19:00 Uhr. Der Fahrer holt Sie ab, bringt Sie zum Kloster und führt Sie herum. Danach bringt er Sie zum Lift zu den Sieben Rila-Seen. Sie können zu den Seen hinauffahren, der Fahrer bleibt unten und wartet dort auf Sie. Wenn Sie zurückkommen, holt er Sie vom Lift ab und bringt Sie zurück nach Sofia.

Experience Bulgaria’s two ultimate highlights in a single day. This expertly timed day trip combines a breathtaking hike to the panoramic Seven Rila Lakes with a cultural visit to the historic Rila Monastery, the largest and most important spiritual landmark in the country. It is the ultimate mountain-and-culture combo designed to maximize your time without feeling rushed. - Conquer the highlights of the Rila Mountains in just one day from Sofia. - Trek past the spectacular lakes with stunning panoramic views (chairlift ticket optional/paid locally). - Rila Monastery: Enjoy ample time to explore the vast UNESCO-listed complex and its famous frescoed church. - Relax in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver navigating the mountain roads. - Active yet Accessible: A moderately active trek perfect for travelers with basic physical fitness and comfortable shoes.

Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive history as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want! Enjoy a full-day tour out in the mountains with a convenient hotel pick up and drop off. *Women should have thier knees and shoulders covered on the monastery. *The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December and the 31st of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.