Title: Rila Monastery Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Rila Monastery Hotels](https://expedia.com/Rila-Monastery-Hotels.0-l6097908-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rila](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rila.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rila](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rila.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rila Monastery](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rila-Monastery.d6097908.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rila Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rila.d6147280.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rila Monastery Tours ![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) ![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.⠀ ⠀ The frescoes inside, the gold-plated iconostasis, the altars, and icons are amazing pieces of art! ⠀ ⠀ 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) ## Visit Rila Monastery Activities [Rila Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rila.dx6147280) --- --- Have you ever wondered if there's something in the universe much bigger than you? Those who live at Rila Monastery may have the answers. When you've spent some time at this [Rila Mountains](https://www.expedia.com/Rila-Mountains.dx553248621593511303) residence for monks, why not check out Seven Rila Lakes, Malyovitsa Ski Resort, and St Luke’s Hermitage & St Ivan’s Cave? They're not very far from Rila Monastery and also a hit with many travelers. ## Plan a trip to see Rila Monastery Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![ART HOTEL 158](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96420000/96410800/96410729/dd206d6c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### ART HOTEL 158 Sofia City Center $325 per person Apr 2 - Apr 5 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia (SOF) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews) Room was clean, friendly staff, offered a free beverage, art is everywhere!! I loved it Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026 ![Hotel Vega Sofia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1566800/1566726/37d91256_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Vega Sofia Mladost $479 per person Apr 2 - Apr 5 found 14 hours ago Roundtrip flight included Belgrade (BEG) to Sofia (SOF) 8.4/10 Very Good! (122 reviews) The amenities are great with some weird kinks. For example - the light switch for the bathrooms is behind the door on the outside of the bathroom so if you open the door you can't effectively reach for the light. You have to turn the light on before opening the door. The bath tub is incredibly high. If you have weak knees or osteoporosis or arthritis, getting over the tub wall to use the shower is a challenge. Speaking of shower - the mixer that turns it on and off is so complicated that it should come with an instruction manual. And yes, this is probably my 40th or 50th visit in this hotel in the span of the last few months. One notable thing about this hotel is that it has the best smelling towels and sheets I've ever used, world wide. While most hotels opt out for unscented detergents, this hotel dares to use a very fresh, gentle scent that makes the towels and the sheets smell awesome. 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[](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-Rozhdestvo-Bogorodichno-Rila.d553248621533039047.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/St-Lukes-Hermitage-St-Ivans-Cave-Rila.d553248621533039049.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Malyovitsa-Ski-Resort-Samokov.d6097924.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kartala Ski Resort Hit the slopes at Kartala Ski Resort during your trip to Blagoevgrad. Discover the area's museums and temples. 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