- Get more of your holiday by booking an intensive small group guided tour to the highlights of southwest Bulgaria;
- Tour the smallest Bulgarian town, famous for its architecture, stunning surroundings, and wine production.
- The Melnik Pyramids are a fantastic phenomenon. Use wisely the recommended photo stops! :)
- In Melnik discover the impressive Rivaval Period style house of Kordopoulo’s family and peek into its tunnel-like wine cellar.
- Enjoy the sights of the tranquil Bulgarian countryside and its sleepy villages, while your guide introduces you to Bulgarian everyday countryside life;
Explore the iconic Rila Monastery, where the guide will walk you through its history and shed light on its significance today. - Admire the priceless fresco masterpieces of the most notable 19th-century Bulgarian painters - Enrich your experience by tasting local delicacies and in this way involve all your senses;
Rila Monastery and Melnik Full Day Tour from Sofia













What's included
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
All transportation costs
What's not included
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Attention
- Not wheelchair accessible
- There is dress code at the monastery - women should avoid wearing short skirts and tops that leave their shoulders exposed.
- Traventuria recommends: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps - please notify Traventuria in advance if you need a child seat (required by law)