• Rila Monastery - Visitors will enjoy a 40-minute guided tour of the monastery, where they will learn about the life of Saint John and the monastery’s rich history.
  Following the tour, at 12:00, the group will take a brief 5-minute drive to the start of the trail leading to Saint John’s holy cave, a revered site where he spent his final years. The walk to the cave is approximately 15 minutes and of moderate difficulty, offering a refreshing nature experience. At the cave, visitors can walk through and drink from a nearby spring, known for its never-freezing waters.
  After the hike, the group will return to the monastery, where they will have 2 hours of free time to take photographs, explore souvenir shops, and enjoy a lunch break.

• Private tour
• Visit to the Rila Monastery & The Cave of Saint John
• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Transportation by comfortable A/C car / minivan
• English-speaking guide

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities (optional)

This day tour offers a wonderful blend of history and nature, featuring the Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John. The tour begins at 9:00 with a hotel pick-up. Initially, there is a scenic two-hour drive to the Rila Monastery, the largest and most significant Bulgarian monastery, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. At the monastery, enjoy a 40-minute guided tour, where you will discover the life of Saint John and the monastery’s rich history.

Following the guided tour, at 12:00, the journey continues to the Cave of Saint John, a revered site where he spent his final years. The walk to the cave takes about 15 minutes and is of moderate difficulty, offering a refreshing nature experience.

After the hike, return to the monastery for two hours of leisure time. At approximately 15:00, the tour departs back to Sofia, with an anticipated hotel return by 17:00.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.