Tour to the Rila Monastery from Bansko
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Bansko. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a work of one of the most famous Bulgarian Revival Period painters, the gilded iconostasis, the fabulous mountain views… and the unique combination of them all makes the visit to the monastery extraordinary and memorable one. You will have at least two full hours of free time at the Rila Monastery to explore it for yourself, enter the main church and take photos of the narthex’s gallery, admire the exhibits in the History Museum of the Monastery, try the tasty mekitsi (Bulgarian donuts) with delicious buffalo’s milk (local specialty) or even have a short walk in the area.
Inclusions
What's included
- Driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Entrance fees to the museum
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols, a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO site. The Monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers.
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
- You'll find a representative of the ski shop Ski & board Traventuria, who will direct you to your driver-guide for the day.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Ski & Board
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The monastery is functioning as an Orthodox temple. Strict dress code is imposed and should be respected. Man and women should be wearing clothes covering their shoulders. Women should not wear short shorts or skirts.
- Taking photos inside the main church, the residential parts and the museum is NOT permitted.
How it compares in Bansko
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 35 experiences we list in Bansko.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 35.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bansko
Bansko is a mountain town at the foot of Bulgaria's Pirin range, with cobbled lanes of stone houses, taverns and one of the country's main ski areas.
Bansko lies in the Razlog valley in south-west Bulgaria, under the jagged peaks of Pirin National Park. The old town keeps lanes of stone houses with wooden balconies and high-walled yards, along with the Holy Trinity church, and the poet Nikola Vaptsarov was born here. Several traditional taverns, called mehanas, serve food in rooms of wood and stone.
Top-ranked sights in Bansko: Rozhen Monastery, Neofit Rilski Museum, Vihren Peak.
