Rila Monastery Tour

General information

Destination
Bansko, Bulgaria

Program details

The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. It’s included in the List of World Heritage of UNESCO. As one of the leading providers of cultural tours from Sofia with more than 10 years of experience, Traventuria has brought thousands of tourists to visit this place and all of them remain amazed by the beauty of this place.



We couldn’t resist showing you the Monastery – it’s a place worth visiting. You can still enjoy skiing in the morning and then going to this place you surely won’t forget!

Meet your driver in Bansko and board the air-conditioned vehicle to travel to Rila Monastery. Relax during the 1.5-hour drive as you admire the beautiful Bulgarian landscape. Arrive at the monastery at approximately 3 PM, giving you plenty of time to explore the complex inside and out.



Admire its balconies and discover unique frescoes by one of the most famous painters of the Bulgarian National Revival period. See gilded iconostasis and enjoy the fabulous mountain views. Stop at one of the two restaurants in the complex to have something to eat or drink.



Take the opportunity to discover more at the museum, or purchase souvenir icons and other items in the nearby shops. The departure time from Rila Monastery will be between 5:00 and 5:30 PM. At the end of the tour, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Bansko.

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