Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup

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!



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sofia, Sofia, Sofia Region

The travel time from Sofia to Rila Monastery is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province

Travel time from Rila monastery to Melnik is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province

Before traveling back to Sofia we will make lunch break (lunch is not included in the tour price).


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Melnik, Melnik, Blagoevgrad Province

The travel time from Melnik back to Sofia is around 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:00 AM
Duração: 9 To 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: Sofia Center, пл. „Княз Александър I“ 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
2: Rila Monastery, 2643 Rilski manastir, Bulgaria
3: 2820 Melnik, Bulgaria
Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Vrazhdebna Airport, Sofia Bulgaria

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Licensed English speaking guide
• Free transport with comfort minivan
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Não Incluído

• Entrance fees to Rila monastery museum - 8 levs
• Personal expenses
• Lunch, Food and beverages
• Entrance fee to Kordopulova house - 5 levs

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