Rila Monastery and the Magical Stob Pyramids from Borovets

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

This is a self-drive audio guided tour from Borovets with all-inclusive car and services. 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 Borovets and you will be ready to hit the road.

The self drive day tour from Borovets will bring you to the most interesting landmarks in South Bulgaria – the stunning Stob Pyramids, the magnificent Rila Monastery, the city of Blagoevgrad and Tsali Mali Grad.

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

Drive 24 km to Tsari Mali Grad

The first stop during the road trip from Borovets is Țsari Mali Grad – a unique Roman fortress built with a ditch and fortifications. Walking around the fortress you will go back in time and imagine that you live the daily life of the people of that period.

Drive 62 km to the Stob Pyramids

The self drive day tour from Borovets 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 and Restaurant

After the visit to the Stob pyramids, our self guided tour from Borovets will take you to the restaurant in the monastery area, where you will try traditional Bulgarian food and enjoy the cool mountain wind. After you take a break the road trip will continue to its most amazing landmark – 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 40 km to Blagoevgrad Varosha

After the spiritual Rila Monastery, the self guided day trip from Borovets continues to the city of Blagoevgrad and the Renaissance quarter “Varosha” surrounded by narrow cobbled streets. The romantic atmosphere is completed with traditional restaurants and galleries which will make you feel like a character in a historical film.

Drive 7 km to the Blagoevgrad Cross

Our self drive itinerary will take you to The Orthodox Memorial Cross “Memory and Faith” in Blagoevgrad which has become its symbol. It is located on the hill above the Renaissance quarter “Varosha” and you can reach it on a short hike on a newly established eco-trail.

Drive 97 km back to Borovets

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

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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