Rila Monastery and Winery tour
1 day
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10:00 Pick up from the hotel. Drive to Rila monastery (1.45h) located in the highest mountain on the Balkans - Rila. Short visit to the biggest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. Learn about the story behind its founder and patron saint of Bulgaria - St. John of Rila. Lunch in a local restaurant serving freshly caught trout - Rila monastery trout is famous all around the country. Short hike to the original place of the monastery - The cave of St. John of Rila or walk to the natural sandstone Stob pyramids. Drive to a local winery for tasting some local wine. Drive back to Sofia. Approximate arrival in Sofia - around 17:00.
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Tourism
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Cultural
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Food
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