Rila Monastery day tour with Optional SPA/Thermal baths
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour combines two of Bulgaria's most distinctive experiences in a single day — the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery, one of the country's most important spiritual and cultural landmarks, and the option to relax afterwards at Aqua Club Kotvata, a natural mineral thermal spa in Sapareva Banya at the foot of the Rila Mountains. Few day trips from Sofia let you pair a guided historical and cultural visit with genuine mineral hot springs relaxation on the same day, making this ideal for travelers who want both culture and wellness without needing to plan two separate excursions.
Inclusions
What's included
- English- speaking guide or driver, depending on the booked option.
- Entrance to Rila Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Optional experience of your choice:
- Spa option available Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon only (excl. last Monday of month)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Scenic drive through the Rila Mountains
- Monastery Museum visit
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance ticket to SPA complex ( 15 Euro - Monday to Friday) (20 Euro - Saturday and Sunday)
- Towels and bathrobes are not included in the price
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7 – please arrive at 8:45 AM
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- City Tour Ltd.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them
- For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, any customer who appears intoxicated at the time of the tour will not be permitted to participate. In such cases, no refunds will be issued.
How it compares in Sofia
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 611 experiences we list in Sofia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 67 of 611.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sofia
Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, lies below Vitosha mountain, mixing Roman ruins, golden-domed churches, mineral springs and a busy café culture.
Sofia sits in a high basin at the foot of Mount Vitosha, and its centre layers Roman Serdica, Orthodox Bulgaria and the Ottoman and Soviet eras. The gold-domed Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, completed in the early twentieth century, is the city's best-known building. Close by are the fourth-century rotunda of St George, the Banya Bashi Mosque and the remains of Roman streets that show through glass in the metro stations.
Top-ranked sights in Sofia: Rila Monastery, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Ivan Vazov National Theatre.
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