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Rila Monastery and Melnik, Day Tour from Sofia with Pickup

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Feel the magic of Southwestern Bulgaria by visiting Rila monastery and Melnik just in one day. Feel the spirit of the holiest bulgarian monastery. Sense the power of mother nature by visiting the Melnik pyramids. Taste one of the most famous bulgarian wines. Three different experiences that will create a day full with emotions. Do not hesitate to save money and time with this extraordinary tour!
  • Licensed English speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Free transport with comfort minivan
  • Entrance fees to Rila monastery museum - 8 levs
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch, Food and beverages
  • Entrance fee to Kordopulova house - 6 levs
Departure Point

2820 Melnik, Bulgarije

Departure Point

2643 Rilski manastir, Bulgaria

Departure Point

Old City Center, пл. „Княз Александър I“ 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria Meeting point at public parking zone

Traveler pickup
  • Vrazhdebna Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria
Return Details

Old City Center, пл. „Княз Александър I“ 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria Meeting point at public parking zone

  • Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
    The travel time from Sofia to Rila Monastery is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
    105 minutes
  • Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria
    Rila monastery is part of UNESCO world cultural heritage list and It’s one of the symbols of Bulgaria. Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation. You will have enough time to explore the monastery, the main church and the monastery museum.
    60 minutes
  • Melnik, Melnik, Bulgaria
    Travel time from Rila monastery to Melnik is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
    105 minutes
  • Melnik, Melnik, Bulgaria
    Melnik is the smallest town in Bulgaria nowadays. The first settlers of this region were the Tracian tribe Medi, from which the legendary rebel Spartacus originated. During the Revival Melnik was a blooming big city with big market. Since that times the city is famous with its high quality wines. During the tour we will visit the Kordopulova house where we can taste the local wine. Near Melnik we will see the Pyramids of Melnik. Entrance fee to Kordopulova house is 3 levs.
    90 minutes
  • Melnik, Melnik, Bulgaria
    Before traveling back to Sofia we will make lunch break (lunch is not included in the tour price).
    60 minutes
  • Melnik, Melnik, Bulgaria
    The travel time from Melnik back to Sofia is around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
    135 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Proper clothing required - all clothes have to cover the shoulders, tank tops, short skirts are not allowed!
  • Travel time to Rila monastery is around 1 hour 45 minutes
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Cherine_C
22 May 2025
We did a private tour to Rila Monastery and the town of Melnik. Both places are fantastic! Love the structure and architecture of Rila Monastery with so much history and learned about the paintings of the interiors of the church. Ventsi is patient to explain all the details clearly and we took nice photos of the surroundings. We made our way to Melnik and is impressed by the quiet town which speaks by itself with the traditional old stone and wooden houses. Visited a house museum and tasted some lovely Melnik wine after wandering an underground cave cellar. Highly recommended for some unique experience!
Caterina_M
23 Mar 2025
Beautiful itinerary, we spent a wonderful day We loved the small town of Melnik and enjoyed every minute
Kosta_K
01 Jan 2025
Our driver and guide (Ventsislav) was just amazing. A great and friendly guide indeed. My friend and I were the only ones on this tour so it was like our own little private tour. Ventsislav recommended that we leave early which was a fantastic idea because there were only about 5 people when we arrived and over 100 when we left. He also took a detour on our journey to Melnik as there was a lot of traffic (which we visibly saw) and saved us at least 30 min on our journey!!!! Great trip with a great guide.
This tour in Sofia is organized by Multi Travel Bulgaria

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