Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv tour
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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria
Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture in Bulgaria. You will be able to visit the monastery church, the old kitchen, walk in the yard, take photo of the Hrelyo Tower, etc. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafel or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a donut) and the traditional yogurt.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a museum. Places of special interest to see are the old town with plenty revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque, main street.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria
Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture in Bulgaria. You will be able to visit the monastery church, the old kitchen, walk in the yard, take photo of the Hrelyo Tower, etc. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafel or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a donut) and the traditional yogurt.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria
Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a museum. Places of special interest to see are the old town with plenty revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque, main street.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- English live guide
- Visit to Rila Monastery
- Walking tour in the Old Town of Plovdiv
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Entry tickets for museums
- Hotel pick-up
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
70%
Original
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