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Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup

By Multi Travel Bulgaria
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price was RM 515, price is now RM 411 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Feel the magic of Southwestern Bulgaria by visiting Rila monastery and Melnik just in one day. Feel the spirit of the holiest bulgarian monastery. Sense the power of mother nature by visiting the Melnik pyramids. Taste one of the most famous bulgarian wines. Three different experiences that will create a day full with emotions. Do not hesitate to save money and time with this extraordinary tour!

Activity location

  • Sofia
    • Sofia, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Melnik
    • 2820, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 514.24
RM 411.39 x 1 AdultRM 411.39

Total
Price was RM 514.24, price is now RM 411.39
20% off
Until Fri, 22 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree transport with comfort minivan
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees to Rila monastery museum - 8 levs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch, Food and beverages
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to Kordopulova house - 6 levs

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper clothing required - all clothes have to cover the shoulders, tank tops, short skirts are not allowed!
  • Travel time to Rila monastery is around 1 hour 45 minutes

Activity itinerary

Sofia
  • 1h 45m
The travel time from Sofia to Rila Monastery is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Rila Monastery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Rila monastery is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list and It’s one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation. You will have enough time to explore the monastery, the main church and the monastery museum.
Melnik
  • 1h 45m
Travel time from Rila monastery to Melnik is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Melnik
  • 1h 30m
Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria nowadays. The first settlers of this region were the Tracian tribe Medi, from which the legendary rebel Spartacus originated. During the Revival Melnik was a blooming big city with big market. Since that times the city is famous with its high quality wines. During the tour we will visit the Kordopulova house where we can taste the local wine. Near Melnik we will see the Pyramids of Melnik. Entrance fee to Kordopulova house is 3 levs.
Melnik
  • 1h
Before traveling back to Sofia we will make lunch break (lunch is not included in the tour price).
Melnik
  • 2h 15m
The travel time from Melnik back to Sofia is around 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSofia
    • Sofia, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMelnik
    • 2820, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLERila Monastery
    • 2643, Rilski manastir, Kyustendil, Bulgaria
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEпл. „Княз Александър I“ 2
    • 2 площад „Княз Александър I“
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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