Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje

We will be able to visit one of the most beautiful Orthodox monasteries in the Balkans. Rila Monastery is a remarkable structure in the middle of nature. Situated in the center of the Rila mountain, the monastery is a hidden gem. We will also visit the city of Blagoevgrad, a student city that features a pedestrian downtown with preserved 19th-century architecture and numerous restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and boutiques.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 - 946 AD), and houses around 60 monks.

Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Rila Mountains, Rila Bulgaria

We will be able to witness beautiful sceneries that offer the Rila mountain, and take some photos on the way.

Stop At: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church, Varosha District, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria

We will have some free time for lunch or a coffee break in the city center and have a chance to shop in the city malls and boutiques. We could visit the Church Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, Located in Varosha settlement in Blagoevgrad. This church reminds you of the Rila monastery building. And this is no accident because, at the place where the temple in Varosha (the old town) is today, there was a convent of the Rila Monastery.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Югозападен университет „Неофит Рилски“, South-West University Neofit Rilski, ul. "Ivan Mihaylov" 66, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

Somewhere in the city, we can make a lunch or a coffee break. Blagoevgrad is best known for being a student town with two big universities. One of them is the South-west university Neofit Rilski.

Pass By: American University in Bulgaria, Southern Industrial Zone, ul. "Svoboda Bachvarova" 12, 2700 Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

And the other one is the American University of Bulgaria, founded in 1991.

Pass By: Monument of Gotse Delchev, Pl. Makedonia 1, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria

After our city tour, we will get back in our comfortable vehicle, and drive back to Skopje.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"In this tour we are crossing the border with Bulgaria. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler"
"The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 07:30 AM
Duração: 12 Hours
Ponto de partida: Boulevard Krste Petkov Misirkov, Skopje 1000, North Macedonia
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje

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

Incluído

• Pick-up and drop off from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
• All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
• Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour

Não Incluído

• Food and drinks
• Entrance fees
• Personal expenses

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