Seven Rila Lakes + Rila Monastery Day Trip

Join us on a trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and the Rila Monastery, featuring some of the most beautiful landscapes in Bulgaria and a significant medieval monument.

Seven Rila Lakes & Rila Monastery

We will meet at the indicated time at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Square and depart for Rila National Park. We will arrive at Panichishte and take a cable car to the mountain summit. We will then embark on a 5-hour hike to the Seven Rila Lakes, the main attraction of the park, located at over 6,500 feet (1,981 metres) above sea level. Our guide will provide information about the natural wonders along the route.

After exploring the Seven Rila Lakes, we'll proceed to the Rila Monastery, a key architectural treasure of Bulgaria. You will learn about its history as a bastion of Bulgarian cultural identity during the Ottoman occupation. During your visit, you can also discover 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, choose from the following options: transport only, an audio-guided tour, or a tour with an English-speaking guide.

The start times are as follows:

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