Title: Rila Monastery in Rila - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Rila Monastery Tours and Activities

![A beautiful monastery,  it is the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila.  Very atmospheric and historic,  Well worth a visit, but get there early otherwise there are long queues to enter.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/b660c381-10ce-46d2-b553-5c257f44d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Lovely viewing balcony, but we were not allowed up there due to repairs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/1ad244e5-1101-4842-a9de-ad680f6086f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I don't necessarily connect monasteries with religion. For me they are magical places ✨ Magical for their architecture, the atmosphere, the art and the minds behind all that. Can you imagine building a place like this deep into the woods... Only the people who had the need or the will used to visit them. ⠀
Now they are open to all of us and the best we can do is just to appreciate them!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/53ade44d-3c74-4899-a8f7-9a25bfa781cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The domes of the church "Nativity of the Virgin Mother" are one of the most distinguishable parts of the Rila Monastery.⠀
This is the main church in the monastery and was erected in 1837 after the demolishing of the original church.⠀
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The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀
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It was forbidden to take pictures inside the church but I can tell you - you will not get bored by the gold and the wood-carving! It's breathtaking! 🙌🏻🧡](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/3c4467de-573d-48fc-97f9-c3e94b637e69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Seeing the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila or the Rila Monastery I understand why it is one of the most famous and culturally important places in our country. It's an amazing place! ⠀
It is situated in the Rila mountains, highest mountain range in Bulgaria and was founded in the 10th century.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/91482174-88c7-4385-af08-789edd56e460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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Spacious room. Nice breakfast

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### Tours & day trips

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### Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour 

8h

9.2/10

15 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $32

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11h

9.2/10

7 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $118

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5h

8.4/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $78

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### Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Group Day Trip

8h 30m

9/10

2 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $56

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per traveller

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5h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $78

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11h

10/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $94

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9h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

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2h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

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3h

10/10

2 Viator reviews

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2h

10/10

1 Viator review

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CA $206

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8h

10/10

14 Viator reviews

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7h

Free cancellation available

CA $78

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### Rila Monastery Bike Tour from Sofia

8h

9.6/10

4 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $239

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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3h

9/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

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