Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia Discount Tickets

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Overview

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Go to the car parking at Knyaz Aleksander I square (in front of The Palace - National Art Gallery). Look for a vehicle with Rila Shutle sign. Nearest metro station is Serdika.

Language Offered

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Enjoy stunning morning views of Sofia's main landmark
Duration: 15 mins
2. Seven Rila Lakes
Admire the beautiful Seven Rila Lakes at your own pace
Duration: 360 mins
3. Rila Monastery
Admire the biggest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria
Duration: 60 mins
4. Rila Shuttle
Travel with ease to the Rila mountains from Sofia on the Rila Shuttle
Duration: 780 mins
5. Rila Mountains
Enjoy the beauty of the Rila Mountain in Bulgaria
Duration: 780 mins
6. Rila National Park
Spend your day at Bulgaria's most beautiful mountain
Duration: 780 mins

Inclusion

Driver

Round-trip shared transfer

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusion

Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Guide services

Mountain rescue insurance

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A moderate to intensive amount of walking is involved (walking/hiking experience is a must)

Comfortable walking shoes and clothes suitable for mountain/walking are required

Sun cream and sunglasses are strongly recommended

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Dress code at the Rila Monastery: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.

Supplied by URCA Ltd

Reviews

4.7

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 309 reviews

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