Seven Rila Lakes + Rila Monastery Day Trip

Join us on a trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery to experience Bulgaria's landscapes and medieval monuments.

Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

We will meet at the designated time at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Square and depart for Rila National Park. In the resort town of Panichishte, we will take a cable car to the mountain's summit to visit the Seven Rila Lakes.

At over 6,500 feet (1,981 metres) above sea level, we will embark on a 5-hour hike to see the Seven Lakes, with a guide sharing insights about the area along the way.

After visiting the lakes, we will proceed to Rila Monastery, an architectural treasure. You will learn about its history as a significant cultural site during the Ottoman occupation and discover places such as the tomb of Boris III, the last Bulgarian king.

After the visit, we will return to Sofia, dropping you off at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Square.

Options

When booking, you can choose between transport only, an audio-guided tour, or a tour with an English-speaking guide.

The start times are:

Tour with an English-speaking guide or an audio guide: 7 amTransport only: 6:55 am