Rila Monastery and National history museum
Tour schedule:
From 155 BGN
Price for Adult: 175 BGN with VAT.
Price for Child (3-16): 155 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 155 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 165 BGN with VAT.
Tour Details
Rila Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgaria and is also a popular tourist destination. The monastery lies in the valleys of Rila Mountain.
Between Rilska and Drushlyavitsa Rivers, at 1147 m – 3763 ft above sea level. As a matter of fact throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria.
The monastery is included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
The National History Museum in Sofia
The museum is one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. Representing the history of the present Bulgarian lands, from the period 8,000 years ago to the present day. The first exhibition was in 1984 in honor of the 1300th anniversary of Bulgaria as a state. Since 2000 year, the museum has been located in the former building No 1 of the government residence in the Boyana residential section, Sofia.
Highlights:
∗ Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of the Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv) http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!! or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
∗ Visit the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries).
Our tour guides will tell you many interesting facts about the history of these magnificent places.
∗ Lunch and relax in a traditional country restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food, fine wine and lovely atmosphere.
∗ Departure back to Sofia.
∗ Enjoyable afternoon at the National Historical Museum in Sofia, one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula - The museum is at the former primary residence of the last communist leader Todor Zhivkov at Boyana.
∗ Departure back to Plovdiv.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
Places You’ll See
Tour Interary:
Day Tour
∗ 07:30: Tour starts from the parking in front of Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv) you will be picked up from the place, if arranged with member of our booking team in advance.
∗ 11:30 – 13:30: Visit the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries). During that time Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages where some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
∗ 13:30 – 14:30: Lunch and relax in a traditional country restaurant while enjoying deliciously prepared food, fine wine and lovely atmosphere.
∗ 14:30: Departure back to Sofia.
∗ 15:45 – 17:30: Enjoyable afternoon at the National History Museum, one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula – The museum is at the former primary residence of the last communist leader Todor Zhivkov at Boyana, and currently contains over 650,000 objects connected to archaeology, fine arts, history and ethnography.
∗ 17:30: Departure back to Plovdiv.
∗ 19:30: Expected time of arrival in Plovdiv at the parking in front of Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv) or at your preferable location if requested in advance at the time of booking.
We are glad that we spent memorable moments together and we will be happy to meet you soon!
We miss you already – Hope that will see you again.
See you.
Pick up/ Drop off points:
Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking in front of Hotel Ramada (Trimoncium Hotel Plovdiv), http://!!!Green Valleys meeting point Plovdiv. google/maps!!!, or you can arranged your Pick up point in advance with member of our booking team.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.
Rila Monastery UNESCO protected World Heritage Site
As we enjoy a scenic journey to Rila mountin,we will visit Rila Monastery your expert story-telling guide for the day will provide you with an overview of the history of the monastery and it’s most famous sights.Its history is directly related to St. Ivan of Rila, the first Bulgarian hermit, who settled in the region and devoted his life to fasting and prayers. The monastery was initially situated near the cave where the saint dwelled.
You will explorer that throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria. During the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries) Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages where some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
Museum which exhibits items providing information about the history of the monastery throughout the centuries was established in Rila holy cloister at the end of the 19th century.
The Birth of the Virgin Mary main church of the monastery was built in the place of an old temple.
Exhibition of the farming equipment of the monastery is displayed near Samokov Gate and includes the water-mill, the old monastery furnace, items related to the farming activities of the monastery – forestry, livestock breeding, agriculture, etc.
And much more to be share by our professional guide.
According to legend, Saint Ivan of Rila was known to have performed a multitude of miracles in order to help the people. These miracles brought him undesired fame as he tried to live the life of a hermit and avoid contact with others. With his growing number of followers, many young believers and supporters set up camps around his cave, seeking a blessing from him. This led the way to the creation of the Rila Monastery, which is considered to be the foremost monastery in Bulgaria.
Food:
Our guests can choose between different diet menu, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian meals (Halal will not always be available).
Guests should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. You should always consult a member of our staff if you have any alergy to the ingredients of the dishes or you not sure of what ingredients a dish contains.
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Rila Monastery and National history museum
Tour schedule:
From 155 BGN
Price for Adult: 175 BGN with VAT,
Price for Child (3-16): 155 BGN with VAT.
Price for Senior/Student: 155 BGN with VAT.
Price for Group over 4 people: 165 BGN with VAT.
Price included:
∗ The excursion is Upon request.
∗ Returning transport will be by coach from pick up point and drop off point.
∗ Visit to the Rila Monastery.
∗ Visit to the National History Museum.
∗ Optionaly visit to the Boyana church.
∗ Professional local guide included.
Price excluded:
∗ Entrance fee for all museums and attractions.
∗ Personal expenses.
