Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
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Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
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Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje
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Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Rila Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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 Mountains(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeWe 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
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe 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.Югозападен университет „Неофит Рилски“(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeSomewhere 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.American University in Bulgaria(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAnd the other one is the American University of Bulgaria, founded in 1991.Monument of Gotse Delchev(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeAfter our city tour, we will get back in our comfortable vehicle, and drive back to Skopje.
What's included
INCLUDED
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
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Rila, Bulgaria 2643
Provider
Experience Balkan
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