Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Day Trip from Sofia
by URCA Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
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.€94Overview
This shared self-guided day trip from Sofia lasts about 13 hours and includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan with a driver. The trip begins with a short stop at St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia for morning views. Then, the shuttle travels to the Rila National Park and the Rila Mountains. In the morning, the shuttle drops off participants at the start of the hiking trails near the Seven Rila Lakes and the base station of the chair lift. Visitors have more than five hours to explore the Seven Rila Lakes area independently. There is an option to take the chair lift up the mountain, but the ticket is not included. In the afternoon, the shuttle takes visitors to the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest Orthodox monastery, where there is more than one hour to tour the site on their own. Entrance fees, chair lift tickets, guide services, food, drinks, gratuities, and mountain rescue insurance are not included. The tour involves moderate to intensive walking, so comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing for mountain conditions are necessary. Sun cream and sunglasses are recommended. Visitors must follow the monastery’s dress code, which prohibits high heels, short skirts, trousers, and sleeveless shirts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
View Sofia's main landmark and enjoy morning views for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Seven Rila Lakes
Spend around six hours independently exploring the Seven Rila Lakes area, including access to hiking trails and the chair lift base station.
360 min
Rila Monastery
Tour the largest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria on your own for about one hour.
60 min
Rila Shuttle
Travel comfortably between Sofia and the Rila Mountains on the shared shuttle for approximately 13 hours total.
780 min
Rila Mountains
Experience the natural environment of the Rila Mountain region during the day trip.
780 min
Rila National Park
Spend the day in Bulgaria’s Rila National Park visiting the lakes and monastery.
780 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Day Trip from Sofia
by URCA Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
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.€94Overview
This shared self-guided day trip from Sofia lasts about 13 hours and includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan with a driver. The trip begins with a short stop at St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia for morning views. Then, the shuttle travels to the Rila National Park and the Rila Mountains. In the morning, the shuttle drops off participants at the start of the hiking trails near the Seven Rila Lakes and the base station of the chair lift. Visitors have more than five hours to explore the Seven Rila Lakes area independently. There is an option to take the chair lift up the mountain, but the ticket is not included. In the afternoon, the shuttle takes visitors to the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest Orthodox monastery, where there is more than one hour to tour the site on their own. Entrance fees, chair lift tickets, guide services, food, drinks, gratuities, and mountain rescue insurance are not included. The tour involves moderate to intensive walking, so comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing for mountain conditions are necessary. Sun cream and sunglasses are recommended. Visitors must follow the monastery’s dress code, which prohibits high heels, short skirts, trousers, and sleeveless shirts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
View Sofia's main landmark and enjoy morning views for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Seven Rila Lakes
Spend around six hours independently exploring the Seven Rila Lakes area, including access to hiking trails and the chair lift base station.
360 min
Rila Monastery
Tour the largest Christian Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria on your own for about one hour.
60 min
Rila Shuttle
Travel comfortably between Sofia and the Rila Mountains on the shared shuttle for approximately 13 hours total.
780 min
Rila Mountains
Experience the natural environment of the Rila Mountain region during the day trip.
780 min
Rila National Park
Spend the day in Bulgaria’s Rila National Park visiting the lakes and monastery.
780 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.