Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
We will be able to visit one of the most beautiful Orthodox monasteries in the Balkans. Rila Monastery is a remarkable structure in the middle of nature. Situated in the center of the Rila mountain, the monastery is a hidden gem. We will also visit the city of Blagoevgrad, a student city that features a pedestrian downtown with preserved 19th-century architecture and numerous restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, and boutiques.
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Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
Pickup included
What's included in Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rila Monastery
The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 - 946 AD), and houses around 60 monks. Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe.
Rila MountainsPass-by Only
We will be able to witness beautiful sceneries that offer the Rila mountain, and take some photos on the way.
Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church
We will have some free time for lunch or a coffee break in the city center and have a chance to shop in the city malls and boutiques. We could visit the Church Presentation of the Blessed Virgin, Located in Varosha settlement in Blagoevgrad. This church reminds you of the Rila monastery building. And this is no accident because, at the place where the temple in Varosha (the old town) is today, there was a convent of the Rila Monastery.
Inclusions
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
- Pick-up and drop off from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
- All transfers with a comfortable A/C car or minivan
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In this tour we are crossing the border with Bulgaria. You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- The tour operates in various weather conditions, please dress accordingly
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We can pick you up from your hotel or any other preferred location in Skopje
Meeting / End Points
- Skopje
