Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour
Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour
Explore the historic Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's most visited UNESCO site, and enjoy its famed frescoes. Cap off your day visiting a local winery to sample exquisite Bulgarian wines.
10 meals
Experience Details
Rila Monastery private tour will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more - Bulgaria's most visited UNESCO place, the 14th century defensive tower and a local wine cellar. Enjoy the wonderful frescoes from 19th century, representing the achievement of the Bulgarian Revival painting school, feel the amazing spirit of the largest monastery in the country, surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Rila mountain. In the afternoon we will visit a special winery where you will try 3 different wines.
What You Get
Good To Know
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended this tour does involve a moderate amount of walking
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
What You’ll Experience
Rila Mountains
Rila Monastery
Medi Valley Winery
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup Point
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
If you're looking for a perfect blend of history, culture, and wine, this day trip to Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery is an absolute must! Our guide, Georgi, made the experience truly excepti...read more
The trip was canceled last moment although it was booked well in advance. The operator excused themselves with the grape picking season :o. "Because it was the grape picking season the winery they ...read more
The monastery is truly a must see, one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Ivan was a brilliant tour guide who was very passionate about the monastery and had a lot of knowledge about B...read more
This is a place not to be missed. It has a certain about of charm and the artistry on the wall is immense/ strikingly beautiful. We went to the Rila Monastery and the Boyana trip for as the wine ta...read more
My friend and I had a great trip to the Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting. Our guide Victor was excellent and gave us much information about the Monastery that we would have never known had we gone ...read more
