Rila Monastery and the Magical Stob Pyramids from Bansko

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

Enjoy the top Bulgarian landmark – Rila monastery with our self-drive audio guided tour from Bansko with all-inclusive car and services. We will bring your car and all needed documents and vouchers personally to your hotel in Bansko and you will be ready to explore Bulgaria on your own.

This self guided tour from Bansko will bring you from the magical Stob Pyramids to the Rila Monastery and the city Blagoevgrad.

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

Drive 69 km to the Stob Pyramids

The self drive tour 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 from Bansko 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 monastery is the city of Blagoevgrad. Well preserved houses of the Bulgarian Revival are surrounded by narrow cobbled streets. The romantic atmosphere is completed with traditional restaurants and galleries.

Drive 60 km back to Bansko

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

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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