Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv tour

Sofia to Rila Monastery and Plovdiv tour

In this ultimate trip experience, you will be able to visit two of the most eminent places in Bulgaria – UNESCO world heritage site Rila monastery and Plovdiv – European capital of culture 2019. Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture of Bulgaria located in the picturesque heart of the mountain. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary keeps the miraculous icon, splendid gilded iconostasis and the chest with relics of St Ivan Rilski. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafel or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a donut) and the traditional yogurt. Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a museum. Places of special interest are the old town, revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque, main street.

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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

Rila Monastery is the most exquisite example of monastery art and architecture in Bulgaria. You will be able to visit the monastery church, the old kitchen, walk in the yard, take photo of the Hrelyo Tower, etc. During your free time you will be able to visit the church museum with the wood-carved cross of monk Rafel or taste the famous local mekitsi (kind of a donut) and the traditional yogurt.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Plovdiv Old Town, Plovdiv 4000 Bulgaria

Plovdiv (European capital of culture 2019) is one of the oldest towns in Europe. It was inhabited by the Thracians, Romans, Slavs and Ottomans, whose traces have turned the town into a museum. Places of special interest to see are the old town with plenty revival houses and churches, Roman stadium, Roman Theatre, old mosque, main street.

Duration: 2 hours