Rila Monastery and 7 Rila Lakes Self-Guided Shared Trip from Sofia

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 13 hours

This self-guided, shared shuttle tour will take you to both the 7 Rila Lakes area in the morning and then in the afternoon to the UNESCO Rila Monastery in the Rila National park - Bulgaria's most famous natural and cultural sites. In the morning the shuttle bus tour bus will take you to the start of the hiking routes ar the Rila Lakes area and base station of the chair lift from where you can take the chair-lift up in the mountain. You have more than 5 hours for your self-guided tour of the Rila Lakes area. After that in the afternoon the shared shuttle will take you to the Rila Monastery - Bulgaria's most visited cultural and historical site. You have more than 1 hour to explore the monastery site on your own.

What's included

  • Driver
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Entrance fees - Rila Lakes chairlift ticket (25 BGN per person, two-way)
    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks
    • Guide services
    • Mountain rescue insurance

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Location

    Departure point

    пл. „Княз Александър I“ 1, пл. „Княз Александър I“ 1, Old City Center, Sofia, 1000
    Go to the car parking at Knyaz Aleksander I square (in front of The Palace - National Art Gallery). Look for a vehicle with Rila Shutle sign. Nearest metro station is Serdika.

    End point

    пл. „Княз Александър I“ 1, пл. „Княз Александър I“ 1, Old City Center, Sofia, 1000

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