Private day tour from Borovets to Stob's pyramids and Rila Monastery
Bulgaria is fantastic touristic place. Take a private one-day hiking tour from Borovets to Stob pyramids and Rila Monastery.
Enjoy an organized trip with a visit to Rila Monastery with its unique artifacts, walk the path of the pilgrimage journey to the Village of Stob, where you can see the breathtaking creation of nature – the Stobskie pyramid.
All of our tours are created and carried out our clients’ in mind.
The Rila Monastery is a staturopical monastery located in Southwest Bulgaria, Rila mountain. It was founded in the 10th century by St. Ivan Rilski, in the upper reaches of the Rilska River. The Rila Monastery is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Bulgaria, a symbol of Bulgaria, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The current monastery is located near the village of Pastra - not far from the site of its original construction. Rilska River flows along it. This is the largest monastery in Bulgaria - 5 floors, with 4 of them visible. This feature of the building is explained by the restrictions imposed by the Ottoman authorities in 1834 when the current buildings were built. The museum is located on the ground floor.
Stob Pyramids are rock formations with an average height of about 10 meters (some of them reaching 12 meters). They are located at 600-750 meters above sea level in the western part of the Rila Mountain - in the Kulski rid and Tsurkvichoto locality, above the village of Stob.
The Stob's pyramids are weakly neogene-quaternary sandstones and conglomerates formed in the last 1-2 million years. Their colors varies between yellow and brown. They have a varied shape, but most are conical and end with a stone "chapel", resembling mushrooms. Over time, the cone supporting these "chapels" tightens and finally the crown tilts and falls, erosion sharpening and begins to decrease the height of the pyramid. At the same time, other new entities emerge.
What you will visit on the tour:
Stob pyramids;
Rila monastery;
Tour Duration
- 6 to 8 hours, depending on the itinerary, pick up and drop off location tour duration may vary.
What is Included?
- English speaking driver;
- Fuel;
- Parking fees;
- All taxes;
- Free drinking water in the vehicle;
- Passenger's insurance;
What is excluded?
- Entrance fees,
- Food,
- Drinks,
- Personal expenses.
Pick up and drop off
- At your accommodation.
Pricing
- The price is depending on vehicle type, amount of passengers, duration and itinerary.
Amount of people:
- We can organise tours for groups up to 10 people.
Payments:
- Cash (RECOMMENDED);
- Visa / Master card;
- Online payments;
- Bank transfer;
Options
- We have original and standard day trip which you can take advantage of. However, you can also create a tour of your own, include whichever attractions you want to see and we’ll create that tour for you.
- You can always book a multi-day tour with us, just send us your requirements by email and we will give the best offer.
- You can always book the private tour from different city of departure. Just email us with your request!
Additional information
- You get picked up early in the morning from your hotel, driven to your destination and then taken back, with all expenses of travel included in the price of the trip.
- The rates of museum tickets, entrance fees to attractions and so forth are not included in price of the trip.
- The vehicle that drives you around is equipped with all of the necessary perks like customer-controlled air conditioning. You have full control over the cabin including music and entertainment. If it is necessary, we will include free child seats.
- We know the best photo locations and the finest sights.
