Departure at 9:00 am from Sofia Airport, Terminal 2.
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. In the court are located the middle age battle Hrelyu tower and the kitchen. Visit the monastery church and the museum. Free time. Return to Sofia in the late afternoon.
Tour duration: approximately 7-8 hours.