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) ![Rila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/91482174-88c7-4385-af08-789edd56e460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/958d4208-6fb1-4a2b-8616-c0d43a061884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/d9c1a99b-e821-4419-9d04-393129bc6516.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/fbbd17a3-0f9c-4eb7-8a55-6123be42506c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rila](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/100f62ec-87ed-40bc-9180-734ef16f9a3c.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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Rila | Number of things to do | 35 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 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)[Day Tour to Rila Monastery](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-rila-monastery.a52313202.activity-details)[Rila Monastery Morning Half Day tour](/things-to-do/rila-monastery-morning-half-day-tour.a48963114.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)[Day Tour to Rila Monastery](/things-to-do/day-tour-to-rila-monastery.a52313202.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)[Unique Traditional Bulgarian Meal at the Seven Rila Lakes Hut](/things-to-do/unique-traditional-bulgarian-meal-at-the-seven-rila-lakes-hut.a45375870.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 ![Rila Monastery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043574/b660c381-10ce-46d2-b553-5c257f44d59c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rila Monastery 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) #### 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) #### 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. 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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 Rila ![Razlog](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059414/520b0ca7-a1e0-4a6c-ad9c-6f60ac2172e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Razlog ![Samokov](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000043484/14d7633b-f56f-4884-9245-794f6a815651.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Samokov ![Dupnitsa](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 ![Rilski Manastir](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? > - 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