Day Trips in Sofia

Sofia is a great destination for travel, and Sofia Day Trips make great holiday retreats. The city gets its name from the famous church named St. Sofia. It has everything to make your holidays exciting and memorable. Plan your day trip beforehand by deciding on the places you want to visit. You can choose from a wide range of outer-city activities like visiting monasteries, hiking, skiing and more.   

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery is an ideal visiting spot located at the Balkan Peninsula. The monastery is about 135 kilometers away from Sofia. The total duration for the trip is about 7 hours. It is the oldest monastery of Bulgaria, built at the northwestern section of the Rila Mountains. There are splendid murals, a rich museum and a library that are worth visiting. If you choose to go on the day trip with a local tour organizer, the cost per person can be $45 to $135.

Plovdiv 

Plovdiv is one of the oldest townships in Europe and around 131 kilometers from Sofia. The total duration of the trip can be about 8 hours. During your day trip to Plovdiv, visit the art galleries, museums and architectural brilliance of the mansions bearing the historical legacy of the place. From tour operators, you can get day trip packages to Plovdiv. The cost for a person is about $75 or more.