From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip
Overview
Enjoy a memorable trip to the most famous Bulgarian monastery - Rila Monastery - UNESCO heritage site. Relax on a convenient transportation and have the freedom to explore the monastery complex on your own pace. Take photos, check the souvenir shops, explore the history museum and try some of the delicious local pastries, offered in the monastery`s bakery.
Audio info (cloud-based) in the specified languages is included - smartphone and wi-fi are required to be used.
After the monastery visit, you will also stop at the charming boutique wine estate located at the foothills of Rila Mountain - Villa Montevino.
There you will be able to take some memorable photos, grab a coffee or drink a glass of local wine.
After a delightful trip, you will return in Sofia in the early afternoon, so that you can spend some free time there or continue to the airport for your return flight.
What's Included
- English- speaking host, who will accompany you during the day
- Trip to Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Audio info (cloud-based) in the specified languages - smartphone and active wi-fi required
- Transportation by a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Food, drinks, personal expenses
- Gratuities/tips - recommended in the end of the tour
- Entrance fee - Rila Monastery Museum - optional visit (cash or card on spot)
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Rila Monastery
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- English- speaking host, who will accompany you during the day.
- Trip to Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino.
- Hotel pick-up and drop off.
- Audio info (cloud-based) in the specified languages - smartphone and active wi-fi required.
- Transportation by a comfortable A/C vehicle.
- Food, drinks, personal expenses.
- Gratuities/tips - recommended in the end of the tour.
- Entrance fee - Rila Monastery Museum - optional visit (cash or card on spot).
The minimum age to participate is 5..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half – Day Trip will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- English- speaking host, who will accompany you during the day
- Trip to Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Audio info (cloud-based) in the specified languages - smartphone and active wi-fi required
- Transportation by a comfortable A/C vehicle
- Food, drinks, personal expenses
- Gratuities/tips - recommended in the end of the tour
- Entrance fee - Rila Monastery Museum - optional visit (cash or card on spot)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
