From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour

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Overview

- Get more of your holiday by booking an intensive small group guided tour to the highlights of southwest Bulgaria;
- Tour the smallest Bulgarian town, famous for its architecture, stunning surroundings, and wine production.
- The Melnik Pyramids are a fantastic phenomenon. Use wisely the recommended photo stops! :)
- In Melnik discover the impressive Rivaval Period style house of Kordopoulo’s family and peek into its tunnel-like wine cellar.
- Enjoy the sights of the tranquil Bulgarian countryside and its sleepy villages, while your guide introduces you to Bulgarian everyday countryside life;
- Visit the overwhelming Rila Monastery and let the guide relive its history and enlight you on its present-day status;
- Admire the priceless frescoe masterpieces of the most notable 19th-century Bulgarian painters
- Enrich your experience by tasting local delicacies and in this way involve all your senses;

What's Included

  • Visit to Rila Monastery
  • Parking Fees
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Sofia Center
bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 9, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria

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Embassy of Slovakia (pass by)

Departure at 08:00 from the Vasil Levski Monument ( in front of the Embassy of Slovakia)
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Melnik

The smallest town in Bulgarian with only 208 inhabitants, Melnik still preserves part of its glory from 14th till19th-century, when it had been a flourishing tobacco and wine-producing center, whose fame was spread by local merchants to many European countries. Today, the city is famous for its lovely white houses and cobbled streets, mild climate, internationally recognized brands of red wine. You will have a guided walking tour through the city and enter the biggest Bulgarian Revival Period style house and its tunnel-like wine cellar.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery (UNESCO site) and its architecture and the frescoes present the apogee of the Bulgarian Renaissance art. With an about 1-hour guided tour of the most treasured monuments in the inner yard and the Monastery museum, you will learn the most fascinating facts and stories about the biggest Bulgarian monastery complex. You will also have free time to buy souvenirs, make more photos or to continue to explore it by yourself.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Embassy of Slovakia (pass by)

Arrival back at the starting point of the tour at approximately 19:00
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Women should not be with short skirts and "naked" shoulders. Traventuria recommends: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
  • Entry fee to Kordopulova House approx. 6 BGN in cash
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to Rila Monastery
  • Parking Fees
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach
  • Professional Tour Guide OR Cloud Audio Guide App (depending entirely on the option you booked)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Kordopoluva House
  • Rila Monastery Museum (Optional; entrance to the main courtyard/church is free)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Women should not be with short skirts and "naked" shoulders. Traventuria recommends: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
  • Entry fee to Kordopulova House approx. 6 BGN in cash
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (EEST).

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