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Plovdiv and Rila Monastery tour in one day
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10 to 11 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
We are the only company that offers this unique combination of tour to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in just one day. Visit the two most visited locations in one day with this amazing tour. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila is the largest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. Plovdiv’s history spans 8,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria.
IMPORTANT: Entrance in the monastery is only allowed with covered shoulders and covered knees. Please have appropriate clothes.
We won't have time for a restaurant meal, just packed lunch or fast food.
Approximate schedule, it can be plus/minus 30 minutes at those stops depending on the day and the traffic:
08:30 Meet and leave Sofia
11:00 Joining the Free Plovdiv Tour (this is a donation based tour, and the tip for the guide is not included in the price of the tour)
13:30 Little time for packed or fast food lunch
14:00 We leave Plovdiv
16:45 We explore the Rila Monastery
18:00 We leave for Sofia
19:30 We arrive back in Sofia
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Big Yellow House
Start time
08:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Plovdiv Old Town
Visit to Plovdiv
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
Visit to the Rila Monastery
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Smart Trans Bulgaria
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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