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VIP Tour to Rila Monastery, the Grave of St. Ivan of Rila, and the Stob Pyramids

Type of Transport: Bus/Minibus/Van
Duration: 1 Day
Itinerary: Sofia - Stob Pyramids - Rila Monastery - Grave of St. Ivan Rilski - Sofia

Date: Upon prior request.

Price for a group of up to 6 people: 410 EUR

Price for a group of up to 18 people: 540 EUR

Price for a group of up to 48 people: 1200 EUR

 

Departure:

Departure from Sofia at 7:30 AM from a pre-arranged address towards the Stob Pyramids – one of the most popular rock formations among tourists in Bulgaria.
Stob Pyramids:


Located above the village of Stob, in the western part of the Rila Mountains, these pyramids are a natural wonder.
The average height of the formations ranges between 7 and 10 meters, with some reaching up to 12 meters.
Rila Monastery:


Continue to Rila Monastery, the most sacred site for Bulgarians.
Declared a National Museum in 1961, a National Historical Reserve in 1976, and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1983.
The monastery holds manuscripts, early printed books, and documents dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries. Its museum showcases many historical artifacts, including church utensils, staffs, icons, weapons, and a coin collection.
Rila Monastery is one of the 100 National Tourist Sites in Bulgaria.
Grave of St. Ivan Rilski:


Follow the path to the grave of St. Ivan Rilski, the humble hermit from the Rila Mountains.
Free time for reflection and exploration.
Return to Sofia:

Return to Sofia around 6:00 PM.
Additional Information:
On October 19th, the church honors the memory of St. Ivan Rilski the Miracle Worker, a Bulgarian spiritual figure, the most renowned saint and hermit of Bulgaria. Known during his lifetime as the "earthly angel and heavenly resident," he is the patron of the Bulgarian people and the founder of the largest stavropegial monastery in Bulgaria – the Rila Monastery.

 

The Price Includes:

Transportation by tourist bus
Guide from the agency

 

The Price Does Not Include:

Entrance fees
Personal expenses

 

Other Information:


Payment:

Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Note:

The agency reserves the right to change the order of activities in the program.
Children under 18 years old must travel with an accompanying adult.
Minimum number of participants for the trip: 30 people.
Notification in case of insufficient participants: 2 days before the departure date.
Requirements:

Tourists must wear LOW, COMFORTABLE, CLOSED SHOES WITH GOOD GRIP (sneakers, sandals, etc., are not recommended).
Proper preparation is essential for an enjoyable excursion!

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