Rila Monastery and the Magic Stob Pyramids from Sofia

Highlights

• Travel at your own pace, stop whenever you want, stay how long you like
• Travel by our luxury car or minivan (up to 8 pers.)
• Detailed map, GPS coordinates, audio guides + videos, excess kilometrage, entry tickets, restaurant reservations and vouchers which offer a la carte choice
• Upon request, we can bring a tablet with internet for better visual effect and a tablet holder and charger
• Coordinates are pre-defined, including exact parking places
• Tickets for entrances are reserved and provided
• Audio/video guide, enough to the point information but listening at any time convenient, as many times you like
• The car is all-inclusive. All-risk insurance included, no separately renting or filling up the tank
• After car delivery, you can leave at any time convenient, no waiting for busses or passing other hotels to pick up guests
• 24/7 support

All about the trip

Discover the beauty of Bulgaria during this personalized excursion in the intimacy of your relatives or own group. We will bring your car and all needed documents and vouchers personally to your hotel in Sofia and you will be ready to hit the road.

This self guided tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and the Stob pyramids will bring you from the Museum of Mining in Pernik, the Stob Pyramids, and the Rila Monastery to the city Blagoevgrad.

Start your self guided adventure from your accommodation in Sofia at a convenient time.

Drive 32km to the Museum of Mining in Pernik

Your self drive road trip in Bulgaria will start with a visit to Pernik, the City of Black Gold which is closely linked to the mining industry. The Mining Museum is housed in the original underground galleries of the city. Imagine yourself in the life of a miner during the 40-minute tour in the galleries of the old mine and walk through the various exhibitions. Especially for children one of the attractions is that helmets have to be put on at the start. Pernik is the closest city to the Bulgarian capital which makes it a great option for a self guided tour from Sofia.

Drive 85 km to the Stob Pyramids

The self drive tour from Sofia continues through the western Rila Mountains where you can see from far the dramatic rock pinnacles known as Stob’s Earth Pyramids. Wander through the pure nature to reach the highest point and admire the colourful fairy-tale formations.

Drive 27 km to the Rila Monastery

After the visit to the Stob pyramids our self guided tour to Rila Monastery from Sofia will take you to the most amazing landmark in Bulgaria – the Rila Monastery, nestled in the Rila Mountains offering beautiful scenery, full of energy. The Rila monastery is listed on the UNESCO list of world heritage and it is a place where all of the Bulgaria Spirit comes together and where nature meets religion. You will have the opportunity to enter the monastery museum and visit the Rila monastery kitchen and explore the life of the monks.

Drive 41 km to Blagoevgrad Old Town

The last place included in our self-guided tour to Rila from Sofia is the city of Blagoevgrad. Well preserved houses of the Bulgarian Revival are surrounded by narrow cobbled streets. The romantic atmosphere is complete with traditional restaurants and galleries.

Drive 108 km back to Sofia

After you visit all landmarks included in our self drive tour to Rila monastery you will drive back to your accommodation in Sofia.

Please see the Itinerary section for a detailed time plan.

What is included in the price

• All inclusive private transportation
• Audio and video guide
• Detailed map and GPS coordinates
• Voucher for “A la Carte” Menu
• Entry/Admission – the museum of Mining , Pernik
• Entry/Admission – Rila Monastery Parking fee

What is not included in the price

• Personal Expenses
• Parking fees

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