Located at the foot of the Vitosha Mountain, in the western part of the country, Sofia occupies a strategic position at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. Its history spreads over 2,400 years. Sofia’s was found in the 5th century B.C., by the Celtic tribe Serdi, where the ancient name of the settlement Serdica derives from. Discover a guided sightseeing tour with a visit of St. George Rotunda, St. Sofia Church and Alexander Nevski Cathedral, as well as a walking sightseeing tour in the centre of the city and two hours free time for you.
Situated in the southwestern Rila Mountains, 117 km (73 mi) south of the capital Sofia in the deep valley of the Rilska River, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monument and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe.
In 2008 alone, it attracted 900,000 visitors – the most frequented Bulgarian UNESCO site and one of the largest monastic complexes on the Balkans. Discover the monastery with its museum included in the entrance fee.