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Rila Monastery & Thermae Full-Day Tour from Sofia

Guided Tour (English) and free online audio-guides in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, Ger, Rus. Rila Monastery UNESCO site and the healing powers of Bulgaria's mineral springs in a relaxing spa! Guided tour (Spanish and Italain) available on certain days of the week! Skip the line and reserved spots!

4.5(54)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 54 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £22.97 per person

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. So please make sure you have appropriate clothes. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 –…

4.7(39)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £37.51 per person

Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour

It's probably the best combination you can do for a tour outside of Sofia, where you will be able to see both Rila Monastery and after that enjoy the magical healing power of our hot Mineral baths high up in the mountain in the same day. Our driver will first take you to Rila Monastery and you will have about an hour to explore it. Then he will take you to the mineral bath spa complex where you w…

4.7(38)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 38 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £45.17 per person

Valley of the Thracian Kings, Hidden Treasures

During this day tour you will have the chance to learn more about the mysterious Thracians, best known for the mythical hero Orpheus (ancient musician and thinker), Spartacus (Roman slave and gladiator, and leader of the famous slave revolt), as well as for the oldest golden treasure in the world. We will visit 5 of the masterpieces of the Thracian burial architecture, one of which UNESCO site, a…

4.8(33)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 33 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £84.21 per person

Full-Day Plovdiv and Asen’s Fortress Tour from Sofia

Plovdiv and Asen's fortress tour is excellent way to see in one day Bulgaria's second largest city and Medieval fortress. Plovdiv was one of the two European Capitals of Culture in 2019 and it is more beautiful than ever in its 5,000 years of history.

4.6(39)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 39 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £25.52 per person

Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery small group tour with pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Enjoy breathtaking views from Asen’s Fortress, perched on top of a hill in the beautiful Rhodope Mountains. Visit the second largest monastery in Bulgaria and see the miraculous icon of Virgin Mary. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free…

5.0(27)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £70.60 per person

Small Group Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church

Situated deep in the dense pine forests of Rila Mountain, Rila Monastery is the biggest and most important Orthodox cloister in Bulgaria.It is an outstanding example of the Bulgarian cultural and historical heritage, in which architecture and painting merge harmoniously. The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St Ivan Rilski, a hermit…

4.9(29)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £76.56 per person

Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia

Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where t…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £82.51 per person

Buzludzha Monument and the Socialist Museum Small-group tour

In this one day tour, you will have the chance to get acquainted with the communist period (socialistic period) in Bulgaria. The socialistic republic of Bulgaria existed from 1946 until 1989. This is one of the most controversial parts of modern history. But one thing is for sure - like any other political system, communism (socialism) bequeathed us both things that we would like to forget and ot…

4.8(28)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £76.56 per person

Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £85.06 per person

Belogradchik Full-day Tour from Sofia

Visit the Bulgarian town of Belogradchik on this guided, full-day, minibus tour from Sofia. Just 180 kilometers north of Sofia, nature has sculpted the amazing Belogradchik rocks, a group of strange shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations. The view from the old fortress of the fascinating formations is breathtaking. Use some imagination and visions of 'the Rabbit,' 'Adam and Eve,' 'the…

4.4(37)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 37 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £58.69 per person

Balkan Horse Riding - Glozhene Monastery Ride

This small - group horse riding adventure offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Bulgaria’s most picturesque mountain landscapes far from the crowds, just a short drive from Sofia. A key highlight is the ride along the ridges of Lisets Mountain, where expansive panoramic views unfold over the rolling green hills and deep valleys of the Balkan Mountains. Another unforgettable moment of the…

4.6(25)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 25 reviews7 hFree cancellation

From £97.82 per person

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi day tour from Sofia with pickup

Visit ¨the City of Tsars¨ with the most impressive medieval fortress in Bulgaria. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

4.9(19)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £72.30 per person

Buzludzha Monument and The Rose Valley Day Tour From Sofia 13 hrs

Join us on a small-group guided trip to one of the most iconic communist monuments from the past in Eastern Europe. The UFO-like abandoned building is located on top of Buzludzha Peak in the Central Balkan Mountains. Today, an empty structure stripped of its initial purposes, it has gained many admirers and popularity around the world, and is considered a remarkable representation of this part of…

4.5(24)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 24 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £51.04 per person

The Eyes of God natural wonder Saeva Dupka cave and Glozhene Monastery day trip from Sofia

Three of the most stunning Bulgaria's attractions within a day trip from Sofia! Explore the natural wonder of Prohodna cave, named by the locals “The Eyes of God” because of the two deity-eye-shaped holes on the ceiling. Experience Saeva Dupka, among the most decorated tourist adapted caves in Bulgaria and visit the unique Glozhene Monastery, built like a bird’s nest on the cliffs of a mountain p…

5.0(16)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviewsFree cancellation

From £93.57 per person

The Ultimate Rila Monastery 3-in-1 Day Tour from Sofia

Discover one of the Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, spend some time to explore independently. Entrance fees not included. The tour offers…

4.3(24)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 24 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £19.56 per person

From Sofia: Seven Rila Lakes Guided Hike and Rila Monastery visit

Discover the best of Bulgaria in one unforgettable day, combining culture, nature, and relaxation. Begin your journey in the breathtaking Rila Mountains, where a scenic chairlift ride takes you to the alpine world of the Seven Rila Lakes. Enjoy guided or free time to explore the trails and pristine glacial lakes at your own pace, surrounded by spectacular mountain views. (Chairlift ticket not inc…

4.9(15)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 15 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £48.49 per person

From Sofia:The Valley of the Roses&Koprivshtitsa Small Group Tour

It is a little known fact that over 60% of the worlds rose oil is produced in a few Bulgarian small valleys tucked between impressive mountain ranges. This is an exciting full day trip that will take you to a fairytale scenery of fields of roses, lavender and sunflowers towered by the rugged peaks of the Balkan Mountain. There your guide will be revealing the secrets and splendour of the Bulgaria…

5.0(13)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £41.68 per person

Private Tour from Sofia to Plovdiv

We are from the new generation of guides - knowledgeable and entertainers. With us not only you will get enough historical information on the sites, but also you will get updated information on the current political and economical situation in Bulgaria. Our vehicles are new, comfortable and always impeccably clean.

4.9(13)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £119.09 per person

The Seven Rila Lakes Self - Guided Hiking Tour

This whole-day trek to the Rila Mountains is meant for people, who would like to walk in a leisurely pace among its jewels - The Seven Rila Lakes. You will have enough time to get to the highest of all lakes and enjoy the super scenery revealed from there. Enjoy a self-guided hike among nature Marvel at the views of the Seven Rila lakes Walk at your own pace

4.4(16)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 16 reviews8 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £25.52 per person

Hiking in Pirin- the UNESCO World Heritage Natural Park with a visit of Bansko

This tour is a great opportunity to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in Bulgaria-Pirin natural park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. In return for the relatively easy hike, you will admire some of Banderishki Lakes and will be able to see from below the highest pike of the mountain- Vihren. When we are done with the hike, we will go down to the biggest ski resort in Bulgaria- Bansko…

5.0(11)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £80.81 per person

Plovdiv Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Sofia with Pickup

Explore the 8000-year history of Plovdiv with ruins from the Roman times, beautiful Revival architecture and cozy restaurants in Kapana district. Take the advantage of this small-group tour with free hotel pickup.

5.0(10)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £46.80 per person

Wilderness experience- Kroshuna waterfalls with Devetashka and God's eyes cave

Small group bigger experience! This tour combine 3 of the highlights which are "Must-see" natural objects in North Bulgaria! The tour incudes two phenomenal rock bridges and enchanted path around water cascade, rich flora and natural limestone architecture. Тhe two caves are a striking natural rock formation. They are the most famous caves in the country and a popular destination for both tourist…

4.8(11)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews10 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £92.72 per person

Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi Small-Group Day Trip from Sofia

Embark on this full-day small-group tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with a professional guide. You will get to discover the way of life of Bulgarian merchants and craftsmen as well as experience scenic architectural reserves. Minimum age for this tour is 6 years old.

4.3(15)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 15 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £17.01 per person