Rila Monastery and Melnik Full Day Tour from Sofia

11 hours

Easy

Visit two of Bulgaria's favourite destinations in a one day tour from Sofia.

- Get more of your holiday by booking an intensive small group guided tour to the highlights of southwest Bulgaria;

- Tour the smallest Bulgarian town, famous for its architecture, stunning surroundings, and wine production. 

- The Melnik Pyramids are a fantastic phenomenon. Use wisely the recommended photo stops! :)

- In Melnik discover the impressive Rivaval Period style house of Kordopoulo’s family and peek into its tunnel-like wine cellar.

- Enjoy the sights of the tranquil Bulgarian countryside and its sleepy villages, while your guide introduces you to Bulgarian everyday countryside life;
Explore the iconic Rila Monastery, where the guide will walk you through its history and shed light on its significance today.

- Admire the priceless fresco masterpieces of the most notable 19th-century Bulgarian painters
- Enrich your experience by tasting local delicacies and in this way involve all your senses;

What's included?

    Professional guide
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

    All transportation costs 

    Exclusions
    • Tip or gratuity

    Entrance fees

    Food and drinks

    Gratuities


    Please note
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • There is dress code at the monastery - women should avoid wearing short skirts and tops that leave their shoulders exposed. 
      • Traventuria recommends: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
      • Not stroller accessible
      • Not suitable for pets
      • Infants must not sit on laps - please notify Traventuria in advance if you need a child seat (required by law)
      What to bring