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Private Rila Monastery Live guide, Local snack and Wine tasting

By Buddy travel’s Bulgarian Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 411 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Bulgaria’s spiritual heart and natural beauty on this small-group tour to the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery combined with a taste of authentic local life. Travel comfortably from Sofia with your expert live guide who shares stories, legends, and hidden details about the monastery’s centuries-old frescoes, unique architecture, and the role it has played in Bulgarian culture. After exploring the peaceful courtyards and richly decorated church, enjoy a moment of authentic hospitality with a freshly prepared traditional snack, crafted from regional ingredients. To complete your experience, savor a guided wine tasting featuring carefully selected Bulgarian wines that reflect the country’s long viticultural heritage. This tour blends history, spirituality, and flavor into one memorable day—perfect for travelers who want more than a standard sightseeing trip. Small groups ensure personal attention and plenty of opportunities for photos, questions, and connection.

Activity location

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

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Private Rila Monastery Live guide, Local snack and Wine tasting
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
RM 410.50 x 1 AdultRM 410.50
Total
Price is RM 410.50
Until Sat, 8 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Breakfast
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Rila Monastery
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside Bulgaria’s most sacred site with this exclusive VIP tour of Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. With your private guide, you’ll enjoy unique access to areas often missed by regular visitors. Marvel at the frescoes of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church and climb the 14th-century Hrelyo Tower. Discover priceless treasures in the Church History Museum, including the legendary Rila Cross, then continue to the Ethnographic Museum, the Museum of Monastery Economy, and the restored guest rooms, once used by pilgrims and dignitaries. Each stop reveals a different layer of monastic life, from devotion and artistry to everyday traditions.
Medi Valley Winery
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Welcoming the guests upon their arrival and taking them on a tour of the winery; Presentation and tasting of 2 wines from the Medi Valley portfolio accompanied by breadsticks and mineral water; Narration of the story of the winery and presentation of the current range of products; Brief discussion; Taking in the breathtaking views of the Rila Mountain from the panoramic terrace of the Medi Valley Winery Complex; Time for the guests to browse and purchase wine and accessories from the winery shop at preferential prices; Bidding farewell to the guests.

Location

Activity location

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    Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria

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