Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup

Overview

Feel the magic of Southwestern Bulgaria by visiting Rila monastery and Melnik just in one day. Feel the spirit of the holiest bulgarian monastery. Sense the power of mother nature by visiting the Melnik pyramids. Taste one of the most famous bulgarian wines. Three different experiences that will create a day full with emotions. Do not hesitate to save money and time with this extraordinary tour!

Itinerary

1. Sofia

   The travel time from Sofia to Rila Monastery is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

   · 1 h 45 min

2. Monastère de Rila

   Rila monastery is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list and It’s one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation. You will have enough time to explore the monastery, the main church and the monastery museum.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

3. Melnik

   Travel time from Rila monastery to Melnik is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.

   · 1 h 45 min

4. Melnik

   Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria nowadays. The first settlers of this region were the Tracian tribe Medi, from which the legendary rebel Spartacus originated. During the Revival Melnik was a blooming big city with big market. Since that times the city is famous with its high quality wines. During the tour we will visit the Kordopulova house where we can taste the local wine. Near Melnik we will see the Pyramids of Melnik. Entrance fee to Kordopulova house is 3 levs.

   · 1 h 30 min

5. Melnik

   Before traveling back to Sofia we will make lunch break (lunch is not included in the tour price).

   · 1 h

6. Melnik

   The travel time from Melnik back to Sofia is around 2 hours and 15 minutes.

   · 2 h 15 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

How to use your ticket

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Proper clothing required - all clothes have to cover the shoulders, tank tops, short skirts are not allowed!
• Travel time to Rila monastery is around 1 hour 45 minutes

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 314070P1

Activity offered by Multi Travel Bulgaria via Viator.