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Private Day Tour to The Cave of Saint John and Rila Monastery

5.0/5 Sofia from City Tour Ltd.
  • Duration8 hours
  • Max Travelers15 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours

Overview

This day tour is a great combination of history and nature – the Rila Monastery and the Cave of Saint John.
The tour starts at 9:00 with a pick up from your hotel. First, we will travel about two hours on a picturesque road to the Rila Monastery – this is the biggest and most important Bulgarian monastery, a UNESCO heritage site as well. At the monastery you will have about 40-minute guided visit, during which you will learn about the life of Saint John and about the history of the monastery.
After the guided tour, at 12:00 we head for the Cave of Saint John – the place, where he spent the last years of his life and considered to be a sacred area. The walking path to the cave is about 15-minutes, of moderate difficulty, and it is a great refreshing walk in the nature.
After the hike, we will go back to the monastery, where you will have 2 hours of free time. Around 15:00 you will head back to Sofia and the expected return to your hotel is 17:00.

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What's included

  • Private tour

  • Visit to the Rila Monastery & The Cave of Saint John

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

  • Transportation by comfortable A/C car / minivan

  • English - speaking guide

What's Not included

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  • At the monastery you will have about 40-minute guided visit, during which you will learn about the life of Saint John and about the history of the monastery. nAfter the guided tour, at 12:00 we continue with a short 5-minute drive down the road, until we reach the beginning of the path to the holy cave of Saint John u2013 the place, where he spent the last years of his life and considered to be a sacred area. The walking path to the cave is about 15-minutes, moderate difficulty, and it is a great refreshing walk in the nature. There, you will have the chance to pass through it and to drink water from the nearby spring, which is believed to be never freezing.nAfter the hike, we will go back to the monastery, where you will have 2 hours of free time, during which you can take photos, check the souvenir shops and have a lunch break.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

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