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# Rila Monastery Tours

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## Visit Rila Monastery

Activities

[Rila Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rila.dx6147280)

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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

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### Hotel Premier Sofia Airport

$1,318

per person

May 21 - May 26

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Good service, clean spacious rooms. Convenient and timely airport shuttle. Will stay there again.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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### COOP Hotel

Sofia City Center

$1,455

per person

May 21 - May 26

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF)

9/10 Wonderful! (277 reviews)

1\. Hotel is located 10 minutes to Serdika metro station and another 10 minutes to the main cathedral. Sofia is a walkable city so the location is ideal. 2\. The bathroom is clean, modern, a great soaker tub, good lighting and thoughtfully offered dental kit, shower cap, shaving kit with sweet smelling bath products. 3\. There’s also cloth slippers, a bathrobe & plenty of cupboard space. 4\. Breakfast is very filling - eggs, cheese, pastries, juices, yogurt, cereal & good coffee 5\. Housekeeping is prompt and refills the in-room bottle of complimentary water. Plus there’s kettle in the room but you may want to bring your own teas. 6\. María at reception was helpful and polite. The only staff member that had a smile. 7\. The bedroom is very dimly lit and the carpets and single cloth chairs look old and tired. In fact, the bedroom is a complete contrast to the modern bathroom. 8\. There seems to be an unusual limit on linens as there is only one bed pillow, one hand towel and one bath towel & a teeny tiny bath mat. Not sure why they’re rationing linens, but extra towels and an extra pillow would be in line with other hotel practices. 9\. While the bathroom soaker tub was excellent, the water splashes all over the floor requiring personal cleanup after every shower. Hence, a large bath mat or perhaps two bath mats are essential. 10\. Hotel guest Wifi never worked for me - not once, so have a good EU data plan as backup

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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### Hotel Anel

Sofia City Center

$1,368

per person

May 21 - May 26

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Sofia (SOF)

8.4/10 Very Good! (88 reviews)

Extra special if you love art!!!!

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

### Popular places to visit

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

[](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. 

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#### 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. 

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#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.com/Rilska-Skakavitsa-Waterfall-Sapareva-Banya.d1005774587111505920.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Kartala Ski Resort

5/5(1 review)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Kartala-Ski-Resort-Blagoevgrad.d553248635976552991.Vacation-Attraction)

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