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. ![Gardenia Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68650000/68641300/68641216/7c4074b4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Gardenia Apartments Sofia City Center $1,179 per person May 17 - May 23 found 23 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (JFK) to Sofia (SOF) 8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews) Not a complete kitchen one big pot no small saucepan or frying pain no toaster A effort to find the wifi password why couldn’t they leave a small card with it on ? Unfinished wires out of the walls timber near the washing machine cupboard, it would have been handy to have information on how to use the washing machine and oven Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024 ![Hotel Hayashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124060000/124052600/124052535/1a56ba74_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Hayashi Lozenets $1,284 per person May 17 - May 23 found 23 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (JFK) to Sofia (SOF) No reviews ![Agora Boutique](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100720000/100714600/100714540/f00fdb0a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Agora Boutique Sofia City Center $1,281 per person May 17 - May 23 found 23 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included New York (JFK) to Sofia (SOF) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews) We had a great stay at this hotel, which is right on the corner with Vitosha street. Great location, walkable to all the main attractions. Plenty of restaurants nearby. The room was also great, there is an AC. We could leave our bags at reception after check-out. Breakfast was at a nearby cafe Memento which consisted of a coffee and a croissant which was perfect for us. Would recommend! Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025 ### Popular places to visit ![#LifeAtExpedia its nice to have a green park like this adjacent to the town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253083/93dbda7a-839d-49df-aff2-0eb0b9741a5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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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[](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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