Rila Monastery Tours and Activities

A historic courtyard with a church featuring domed architecture and a stone building with arched walkways.
A historic church with multiple domes and arches, set against a mountainous backdrop.
A historic church with multiple domes and striped architecture, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.
A historic building with ornate frescoes and a series of arches.
Rila Monastery

Things to do

Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide

CA $8
per adult
Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour

CA $32
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour

CA $79
per adult
Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour

CA $79
per adult
Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour
The Ultimate Snowmobile Adventure - 7 Rila Lakes & Panichishte

The Ultimate Snowmobile Adventure - 7 Rila Lakes & Panichishte

CA $47
per adult
The Ultimate Snowmobile Adventure - 7 Rila Lakes & Panichishte
Flexible Day Trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia

Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church

CA $47
per adult
Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
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Maison Sofia - MGallery

Maison Sofia - MGallery

5 out of 5
Lozenets
Price was CA $1,936, price is now CA $1,579 per person
CA $1,579
per person
Aug 15 - Aug 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Sofia (SOF)
8.8/10 Excellent! (179 reviews)
Very nice hotel, impeccable rooms, great heated indoor pool and sauna rooms for relaxation. The breakfast is plentiful but could use some variety.

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

Lopera Guest House

Lopera Guest House

3.5 out of 5
Sofia City Center
Price was CA $2,594, price is now CA $2,143 per person
CA $2,143
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Sofia (SOF)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Staff were really lovely and have suggestions on what to do in the area. Close to lots of restaurants

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

ART HOTEL 158

ART HOTEL 158

3 out of 5
Sofia City Center
Price was CA $2,603, price is now CA $2,151 per person
CA $2,151
per person
Sep 5 - Sep 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Sofia (SOF)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews)
The room with a bed on a mezzanine and a nice big balcony was spacious and fun. The staff were all really helpful. The breakfast was good with a nice mix of the usual breakfast fare and some local foods. The location was great, a short walk from several attractions and a metro station.

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Popular places to visit

Bachinovo Park

Bachinovo Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bachinovo Park, a lovely green space in Blagoevgrad. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area.

Bachinovo Park

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

After visiting Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rilski Manastir. Make time to visit the spas and temples while you're in the area.

Church of Rozhdestvo Bogorodichno

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

You can find out about the history of Rila with a stop at St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area.

St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Hit the slopes in Samokov with a visit to Malyovitsa Ski Resort. Amble around the area's forest or visit its spas.

Malyovitsa Ski Resort

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall during your travels in Sapareva Banya. Make some time to visit the spas while you're in the area.

Rilska Skakavitsa Waterfall

Kartala Ski Resort

Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples.

Kartala Ski Resort

Best Lodging Options Near Rila Monastery

Hotel Malyovitsa

Hotel Malyovitsa

3 out of 5
Govedartsi, Mecha polyana Samokov
Hotel Malyovitsa
PORTALA Urban Lodge

PORTALA Urban Lodge

3 out of 5
Sveti Ivan Rilski 5 Rila Kyustendil
PORTALA Urban Lodge
EMAR - Hotel & SPA

EMAR - Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Yordan Popmihaylov Sapareva Banya Kyustendil
EMAR - Hotel & SPA
Ezeretz SPA Hotel

Ezeretz SPA Hotel

4 out of 5
2 Boulevard Peyo K. Yavorov Blagoevgrad
Ezeretz SPA Hotel
Cota1110

Cota1110

3.5 out of 5
7th Street 47 Samokov
Cota1110
Rila Hotel Borovets

Rila Hotel Borovets

4 out of 5
Borovets Resort Samokov Samokov
Rila Hotel Borovets
Hotel Iceberg

Hotel Iceberg

4 out of 5
Borovets, No 63 Samokov
Hotel Iceberg
Cosy Apartment - City Centre

Cosy Apartment - City Centre

Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad Province
Cosy Apartment - City Centre
2-bed - Sleeps 4 - With Parking

2-bed - Sleeps 4 - With Parking

3.5 out of 5
Blagoevgrad Blagoevgrad Province
2-bed - Sleeps 4 - With Parking
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