Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
4.4 / 5 · 87 traveler reviews
We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day. Visit the two most visited locations in one day with this amazing tour. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila is the largest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria. Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. Please have appropriate clothes. We won't have time for a restaurant meal, just packed lunch or fast food. Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on traffic: 07:45 Meet and leave Sofia 09:15 Arrivel at Rila Monastery 10:15 Leaving for Plovdiv 13:30 Some time to walk around Plovdiv 14:00 We join the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour) 16:00 Time to walk around and optionally grab some food 17:00 We leave Plovdiv 18:30 We arrive in Sofia
Your experience
Stop 1
Visit to Plovdiv
Stop 2
Visit to the Rila Monastery
What’s included
- On-board WiFi
- Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Big Yellow House
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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