Title: Things to Do in Rila in 2026 | Expedia.com [Rila Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rila.dx6147280)[Hotels in Rila](https://expedia.com/Rila-Hotels.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rila](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rila.d6147280.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Rila](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rila.d6147280.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rila Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Rila.d6147280.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Rila ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Rila Types of activities [Rila Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rila.dx6147280) ![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) ![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) ![Beautiful Rila Monastery near Sofia, Bulgaria.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/958d4208-6fb1-4a2b-8616-c0d43a061884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rila Monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/d9c1a99b-e821-4419-9d04-393129bc6516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Located in a mountain setting, a short drive from Sofia we found Rila Monastery one of the top attractions in Bulgaria. Nearby there's a sacred cave where a monk lived in isolation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/fbbd17a3-0f9c-4eb7-8a55-6123be42506c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Rila Attractions Smaller cities have an appeal about them you won't find in their larger counterparts. Take a note of all the fun things to do in Rila before you travel so you can pack the most into your vacation. You'll soon learn that bigger isn't necessarily better! Discover what makes Rila tick with the very best [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6147280&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Check out our top {38 fun activities in Rila [fun activities in Rila](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6147280&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and book with confidence knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- - ![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. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Rila ### Tours & day trips [See all 30 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/516944/4a452dc2-7200-4857-b040-b4839d91399f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour 8h 9.2/10 15 verified reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48963114/e3760d55-bd40-428c-8d2e-b472f9459de2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour 5h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-morning-half-day-tour.a48963114.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48965285/4e210ab5-5693-4210-9bab-83f5c041acd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Afternoon Half Day tour 5h 8.4/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-afternoon-half-day-tour.a48965285.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Group Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/824468/417bee69-f9c0-4669-a183-d47027e74757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Group Day Trip 8h 30m 9/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-boyana-church-shuttle-group-day-trip.a824468.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49824373/376c8ab2-0ffb-455f-a69a-56789c7971ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery and Hot Mineral Bath Spa Complex Tour 11h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-hot-mineral-bath-spa-complex-tour.a49824373.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48957944/5149b526-89fd-4021-91bb-5cd1f40ba649.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 7 Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery Tour 11h 9.2/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/7-rila-lakes-and-rila-monastery-tour.a48957944.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201928/ae68b8cd-e006-470c-8319-9c4261e998a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery 7h Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-day-trip-to-rila-monastery.a1201928.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1030491/25f1e46c-ab87-4e7b-9bfd-a174eb683f07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools 8h 10/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $265 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/seven-rila-lakes-snowshoeing-with-waterfall-and-spa.a1030491.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private Guided Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49901999/7f42c1cb-1d74-48e7-ba2e-8490b2a0418b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia 8h Free cancellation available $353 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a49901999.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/678034/5e6c558f-21d6-4454-9827-c1daaf4cae3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up 8h 8.8/10 13 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/unesco-national-treasures-rila-monastery-boyana-church-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201928/ae68b8cd-e006-470c-8319-9c4261e998a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery 7h Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/self-guided-day-trip-to-rila-monastery.a1201928.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private Guided Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49901999/7f42c1cb-1d74-48e7-ba2e-8490b2a0418b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia 8h Free cancellation available $353 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-to-rila-monastery-from-sofia.a49901999.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1201961/df9ad23f-c3e8-4701-8b3d-e1cc4289bac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour: Rila Mountains and The Seven Rila Lakes from Sofia 9h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $377 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-rila-mountains-and-the-seven-rila-lakes-from-sofia.a1201961.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private & Tremendous Jeep Safari in the 7 Rila Lakes area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2064766/217205c1-bb93-443a-a6b4-f65d72feb743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private & Tremendous Jeep Safari in the 7 Rila Lakes area 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tremendous-jeep-safari-in-the-7-rila-lakes-area.a2064766.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5034543/8f12c759-a00e-4eac-abd8-043587dbc8c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $235 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-to-rila-monastery-and-stob-pyramids-from-sofia.a5034543.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1192814/2c8812a9-5817-4aa5-989a-4e33e8e1ff19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery & Blagoevgrad tour from Skopje 12h Free cancellation available $532 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-blagoevgrad-tour-from-skopje.a1192814.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49924112/20f48770-17a0-4386-9964-1bddbb5cf3fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Villa Montevino Half - Day Trip 6h Free cancellation available $288 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-private-day-trip-from-sofia.a49924112.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Sofia to Seven Rila Lakes and Spa tour, Lunch Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50886744/70cd975b-3daa-46c8-99a4-ee0fe68810fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sofia to Seven Rila Lakes and Spa tour, Lunch Included 7h Free cancellation available $190 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/winter-experience-seven-rila-lakes-half-day-tour-with-lunch.a50886744.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private Tour from Sofia to the Rila monatsery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2650783/7e8f8c8c-f5e7-47fd-82e0-11f0543212f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour from Sofia to the Rila monatsery 8h Free cancellation available $284 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-tour-from-sofia-to-the-rila-monatsery.a2650783.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Rila Monastery Half-day Tour with local food tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50797543/bc2cbf47-02b2-4b75-94f8-51af30ab6bdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Half-day Tour with local food tasting 6h Free cancellation available $142 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-rila-monastery-live-guide-local-snack-and-wine-tasting.a50797543.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1030491/25f1e46c-ab87-4e7b-9bfd-a174eb683f07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seven Rila lakes-Snowshoeing with Waterfall and Hot Mineral pools 8h 10/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $265 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/seven-rila-lakes-snowshoeing-with-waterfall-and-spa.a1030491.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![The Seven Rila lakes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518426/d66ce1d3-bb68-4378-8c57-b724722e0fa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Seven Rila lakes 10h 7.6/10 4 verified reviews Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-seven-rila-lakes.a518426.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private & Tremendous Jeep Safari in the 7 Rila Lakes 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Sofia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1078391/70b7750b-9145-43d2-9d29-1c6d5b59e12e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rila Monastery Bike Tour from Sofia 8h 9.6/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $177 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-bike-tour-from-sofia.a1078391.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Extraordinary & Private Car Drifting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2064764/21251e4c-beb8-4ba7-8f10-813379a4d48a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Extraordinary & Private Car Drifting 30m Free cancellation available $353 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/extraordinary-private-car-drifting.a2064764.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Gorno Draglishte: Local Folklore Experience w/ Food Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48104506/79ac8386-2d0d-4679-8999-9c0025ae05af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gorno Draglishte: Local Folklore Experience w/ Food Tasting 3h 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gorno-draglishte-local-folklore-experience-w-food-tasting.a48104506.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ![Private Experience Traditional Food Culture in Bansko](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45076478/c2fdd1f5-23ba-4036-b734-bd40aacf2ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Experience Traditional Food Culture in Bansko 2h Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-experience-traditional-food-culture-in-bansko.a45076478.activity-details?&rid=6147280&location=Rila&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Rila | Number of things to do | 38 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-and-museums-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details): $6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details)[Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-and-museums-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details)[Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details)[The Seven Rila lakes](/things-to-do/the-seven-rila-lakes.a518426.activity-details)[From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](/things-to-do/unesco-national-treasures-rila-monastery-boyana-church-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details)[Rila Monastery: Complex Smartphone Audio Guide](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-complex-and-museums-smartphone-audio-guide.a48275521.activity-details)[Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details) | | With kids | [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details)[Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details)[From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](/things-to-do/unesco-national-treasures-rila-monastery-boyana-church-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details)[Self-guided Day Trip to Rila Monastery](/things-to-do/self-guided-day-trip-to-rila-monastery.a1201928.activity-details)[Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church](/things-to-do/flexible-day-trip-to-rila-monastery-and-boyana-church-from-sofia.a1202028.activity-details) | ## What to do in Rila - With kids ### Things to Do in Rila with Kids You'll find plenty of fun things to do with the kids in and around Rila. Keep the crew entertained with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6147280&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Rila? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Rila ![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=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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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. 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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 ![A university town in the south west of Bulgaria, about 2 hours form Sofia. It was like going back to the 50's & 60's looking at some of the architecture.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144670/1d3d0568-4b8f-426f-896c-2f0fc0672ab6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Blagoevgrad ![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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rila worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Rila? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Rila? ### Is three days enough to stay in Rila? ### What are some activities to do in Rila with kids? > - [Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Tour ](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-boyana-church-tour.a516944.activity-details) > - [Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave Day Trip From Sofia](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rila-monastery-and-st-ivan-cave-day-trip-from-sofia.a48644904.activity-details) > - [From Sofia: Rila monastery & Boyana church and free pick up](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/unesco-national-treasures-rila-monastery-boyana-church-free-pick-up.a678034.activity-details) > - 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