Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day | 10 hours to 11 hours

79 Reviews | Sofia
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Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
2 Adults x $317.44
$634.88
Approx Total
$634.88

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • WiFi on board
  • Driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in just one day. Visit the two most visited locations in one day with this amazing tour. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila is the largest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria. IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. Please have appropriate clothes. We won't have time for a restaurant meal, just packed lunch or fast food. Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic: 08:30 Meet and leave Sofia 11:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour) 13:30 Little time for packed or fast food lunch 14:00 We leave Plovdiv 16:45 We explore the Rila Monastery 18:00 We leave for Sofia 19:30 We arrive back in Sofia

Itinerary

  • Plovdiv Old Town

    Visit to Plovdiv

    3 hours

  • Rila Monastery

    Visit to the Rila Monastery

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.3

79 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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