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Rila Monastery day tour with Optional SPA/Thermal baths

By City Tour Sofia
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$32 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the legendary UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery
  • Explore the spectacular Rila Mountains on a scenic drive
  • Learn about Bulgarian history, Orthodox traditions and monastery life
  • Admire colourful frescoes, unique architecture and mountain landscapess
  • Optional Kotvata spa, Sapareva Banya (Fri–Mon, not last Mon); fee not included

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Full day tour to RILA Monastery /NO SPA Visit/

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Visit Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bulgaria's spiritual heart

★ Includes: Transport, live guide, monastery visit, extra free time at the monastery
☆ This option does NOT include a Spa visit or transport to the Spa.

Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$32.44 x 1 AdultAU$32.44
Total
Price is AU$32.44

Rila Monastery and SPA - Live English Guide

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Discover Rila Monastery, then continue to Aqua Club Kotvata thermal spa in Sapareva Banya.
★ Includes: live EN guide, Rila Monastery visit, transport to/from Kotvata Spa
☆ Excludes: Spa entrance fee (€15–20, paid on site) + €5 refundable locker deposit

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:59 AM
Price details
AU$48.66 x 1 AdultAU$48.66
Total
Price is AU$48.66

Rila Monastery and SPA - Live Italian Guide

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Italian

Discover Rila Monastery, then continue to Aqua Club Kotvata thermal spa in Sapareva Banya.
★ Includes: live IT guide, Rila Monastery visit, transport to/from Kotvata Spa
☆ Excludes: Spa entrance fee (€15–20, paid on site) + €5 refundable locker deposit

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 8:59 AM
Price details
AU$48.66 x 1 AdultAU$48.66
Total
Price is AU$48.66

Rila Monastery and SPA - Live Spanish Guide

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • Spanish

Discover Rila Monastery, then continue to Aqua Club Kotvata thermal spa in Sapareva Banya.
★ Includes: live ES guide, Rila Monastery visit, transport to/from Kotvata Spa
☆ Excludes: Spa entrance fee (€15–20, paid on site) + €5 refundable locker deposit

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 8:59 AM
Price details
AU$48.66 x 1 AdultAU$48.66
Total
Price is AU$48.66

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | Meet your guide at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Ask for the City Tour travel agency. The van departs at 9:00 AM and will not wait for you if you are late.
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria