Full Day Rila Monastery and Plovdiv Tour

Tour info

Duration
9 hours - 10 hours
Group Size
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Why take this tour?

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 from the comfort of a car with this amazing tour. The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains, and is the most visited location in Bulgaria and for a good reason. Plovdiv’s history spans 6,000 years, it’s the second biggest city in Bulgaria, it has traces of a Neolithic settlement dating to roughly 4000 BC. 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: 09:00 Meet and leave Sofia 11:00 Joining a walking tour of Plovdiv 13:30 Little time for packed or fast food lunch 14:00 We leave Plovdiv 16:45 We explore the Rila Monastery 17:45 We leave for Sofia 19:00 We arrive back in Sofia

What’s included?

  • Driver/guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • WiFi on board

  • Optional free hotel pick-up and drop-off if you are 3 or more

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Optional hotel pick-up and drop-off if you are 2 or fewer will be 5 euro each

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 9-10 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Smart Trans Bulgaria

About operator:

We are a young team of polite, English speaking, nice drivers, that works 24/7 to help you get where you are going, and feel good doing so. In addition to the great customer service, we strive to provide amazing flexibility and hi-tech extras, such as Wi-Fi and Credit Card terminals in the cars. The combination of all that we call the smart way to travel in our SMART TRANS. :)

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