Join us on a fantastic trip to Rila Monastery and Seven Lakes to encounter some of the most beautiful landscapes in Bulgaria and one of its most important medieval monuments.
Description
We'll meet at the indicated time at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Square and set off to Rila National Park. We'll arrive at the idyllic resort town of Panichishte, where we'll take a cable car to the top of the mountain.
At more than 6,500 feet above sea level, we'll take a fabulous 5-hour hike to the Seven Lakes, the main attraction of this park. Our guide will tell you all about the wonders of this environment whilst taking you to all the impressive lakes on the route.
Once we've visited the lakes, we'll then head to the medieval Rila Monastery, one of the most important architectural treasures to be found in the country. As you walk among its 65 feet high walls, you'll hear all about its fascinating history and some amazing facts.
The monastery is one of the most emblematic landmarks of Bulgaria, as it was a bastion of Bulgarian cultural identity during the Ottoman occupation. During your visit, you can lose yourself in the surroundings and take a step into the past to discover places such as the tomb of Boris III, the last Bulgarian king.
At the end of the visit, we'll head back to Sofia, where we'll drop you back off at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Square.
Options
When booking your tour, you can choose whether you'd like the option with transport only, an audio-guided tour, or a tour with an English-speaking guide. As well as this, you can book the tour that includes an English-speaking guide.
The start times are slightly different:
- Tour with an English-speaking guide or an audio guide: 7 am
- Transport only: 6:55 am
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