Title: Things to Do in Kyustendil Province in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Kyustendil Province ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kyustendil Province Types of activities [Kyustendil Province Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Kyustendil-Province.dx553248635975177367) ![Inside view of Monastery of Saint Ivan (John) of Rila (Rila Monastery), Kyustendil Region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975177367/3a8ab868-32c5-4aa7-b3ee-8ea922d85e46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Inside view of Monastery of Saint Ivan (John) of Rila (Rila Monastery), Kyustendil Region](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975177367/3a8ab868-32c5-4aa7-b3ee-8ea922d85e46.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) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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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=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery 4.5/5(9 reviews) Rila Monastery is just one of the places to see in Rila, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Rila-Monastery-Rila.d6097908.Vacation-Attraction) #### Saparevo Banski & SPA 4/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Saparevo Banski & SPA during your travels to Sapareva Banya. Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Saparevo-Banski-SPA-Sapareva-Banya.d553248621532502764.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of St Nicholas 4/5(12 reviews) Church of St Nicholas is just one of the places to see in Sapareva Banya, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the spas and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Of-St-Nicholas-Sapareva-Banya.d553248635939591349.Vacation-Attraction) #### Roman Therms Learn about the local history of Kyustendil when you spend time at Roman Therms. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Roman-Therms-Kyustendil.d553248621532502758.Vacation-Attraction) #### Osogovo Ski Resort Hit the slopes in Kyustendil with a visit to Osogovo Ski Resort. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Osogovo-Ski-Resort-Kyustendil.d6097928.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) #### Osogovo Fun Park Hit the slopes in Kyustendil with a visit to Osogovo Fun Park. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Osogovo-Fun-Park-Kyustendil.d553248621532502757.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stob Earth Pyramids You can take time to visit Stob Earth Pyramids during your travels to Kocherinovo. [](https://expedia.com/Stob-Earth-Pyramids-Kocherinovo.d553248635976552988.Vacation-Attraction) #### Medi Valley Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Medi Valley Winery during your travels to Rila. Make time to visit the temples and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Medi-Valley-Winery-Rila.d873860432348315648.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Kyustendil Province ![Razlog, Bulgaria The village of Razlog is picturesque and characterized by the Balkan colors. It is crossed by a river which reflects a bright green color to the plants at its banks. Its central square is dominated by an old church. The village is ideal for walking strolls but also bicycling safe!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059414/520b0ca7-a1e0-4a6c-ad9c-6f60ac2172e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Razlog ![Walking on the southern slopes of Vitosha with just the smallest remains of the river after a dry summer,with the trees showing the start of the Autumn colours on the mountain.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043484/14d7633b-f56f-4884-9245-794f6a815651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samokov ![European architecture ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128671/e7cb5bd6-2470-4273-87d6-8b319f3e928a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dupnitsa ![Beautiful view of a cross on a hill and the city in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria on an autumn sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144670/dad7892d-29d5-4ed1-918c-375832b5c593.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blagoevgrad ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rila ![Rui mountain.It' s situated on the border with Serbia and offer a panoramic view from the peak Rui.It is home also for rare flower species.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043525/5fe09428-56fb-4273-a616-cea497ef92ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Trŭn ![These are two of the Seven Rila Lakes. Their names are: the Eye (Окото) on the left and the Kidney on the right (Бъбрека)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248629501407315/501c9c1b-046c-49c6-9e32-64692caea4d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sapareva Banya ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rilski Manastir ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app