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Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
1 day
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Rila Mountains, Rila Bulgaria
We will be able to witness beautiful sceneries that offer the Rila mountain, and take some photos on the way.
Stop At: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church, Varosha District, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: South-West University "Neofit Rilski", ul. "Ivan Mihaylov" 66, 2700 South-West University Neofit Rilski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Somewhere in the city, we can make a lunch or a coffee break. Blagoevgrad is best known for being a student town with two big universities. One of them is the South-west university Neofit Rilski.
Pass By: American University in Bulgaria, 2700 Southern Industrial Zone, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
And the other one is the American University of Bulgaria, founded in 1991.
Pass By: Monument of Gotse Delchev, Pl. Makedonia 1, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria
After our city tour, we will get back in our comfortable vehicle, and drive back to Skopje.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Rila Mountains, Rila Bulgaria
We will be able to witness beautiful sceneries that offer the Rila mountain, and take some photos on the way.
Stop At: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church, Varosha District, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: South-West University "Neofit Rilski", ul. "Ivan Mihaylov" 66, 2700 South-West University Neofit Rilski, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Somewhere in the city, we can make a lunch or a coffee break. Blagoevgrad is best known for being a student town with two big universities. One of them is the South-west university Neofit Rilski.
Pass By: American University in Bulgaria, 2700 Southern Industrial Zone, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
And the other one is the American University of Bulgaria, founded in 1991.
Pass By: Monument of Gotse Delchev, Pl. Makedonia 1, Blagoevgrad 2700 Bulgaria
After our city tour, we will get back in our comfortable vehicle, and drive back to Skopje.
Included
- 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
- Experienced English-speaking guide/driver for the tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Entry/Admission - Rila Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
