7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day Trip from Sofia
by Smart Trans Bulgaria
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 10 to 11 hours, starting with pickup in Sofia. The trip to Rila Monastery takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours depending on traffic. Visitors spend around one hour exploring the monastery, the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Afterward, the bus takes travelers to the base station for the lift that ascends to the Seven Rila Lakes. Passengers use the lift to reach the lakes area, while the driver waits below. Visitors can spend about five hours at the lakes before returning by lift to the waiting vehicle. The tour concludes with a drive back to Sofia. On-board WiFi and air conditioning are available during transport. Entrance to the monastery requires clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rila Monastery
The stop includes a visit to the Rila Monastery.
60 min
Seven Rila Lakes
Guests have approximately five hours to explore the Seven Rila Lakes region after taking a lift to the lakes; the driver remains at the base and collects visitors after their return.
300 min
Meeting point
Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House - Only a few minutes away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
End point
Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House - Only a few minutes away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Day Trip from Sofia
by Smart Trans Bulgaria
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 10 to 11 hours, starting with pickup in Sofia. The trip to Rila Monastery takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours depending on traffic. Visitors spend around one hour exploring the monastery, the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. Afterward, the bus takes travelers to the base station for the lift that ascends to the Seven Rila Lakes. Passengers use the lift to reach the lakes area, while the driver waits below. Visitors can spend about five hours at the lakes before returning by lift to the waiting vehicle. The tour concludes with a drive back to Sofia. On-board WiFi and air conditioning are available during transport. Entrance to the monastery requires clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Food, drinks, gratuities, and entrance fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Rila Monastery
The stop includes a visit to the Rila Monastery.
60 min
Seven Rila Lakes
Guests have approximately five hours to explore the Seven Rila Lakes region after taking a lift to the lakes; the driver remains at the base and collects visitors after their return.
300 min
Meeting point
Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House - Only a few minutes away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
End point
Iskar 31 street - Big Yellow House - Only a few minutes away from Alexander Nevski Cathedral.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.