Bulgaria · CAVE TOURS
Saeva Dupka’s lit halls, the collapsed roof at Prohodna that reads as a pair of eyes, the Venetsa formations near Belogradchik. These 15 cave days are priced and timed, with a note on how much walking and how many steps each involves.
Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery day tour, with optional St. Ivan Cave hike, practical tips, costs, timing, transport, and value.
“Great day trip! Everything was well organised and ran on time and the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The Monastery is beautiful and definetly worth visiting!”
See Bulgaria’s Belogradchik Rocks, fortress, and colorful Venetsa Cave on a full-day trip from Sofia with transport and guides included.
“I truly enjoyed every single moment of this trip! Our driver, who was also our guide, provided excellent information about all the places we visited. Everything exceeded my expectations. He also took us to some lovely places for lunch, which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone — the rock formations, the fortress, and the cave were absolutely beautiful. The entire journey was filled with nice views. Thank you very much again!”
Escape Sofia for Lovech, Devetashka Cave, and Krushuna Waterfalls, with history, nature, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide.
“I loved my tour with Lora from Bultrips. She was very personable and thoughtful. She knew such a detailed history of Bulgaria. She also asked for my preferences of whether I wanted to wander around on my own or stay together, whether I was interested in her sharing the history or whether I simply wanted to wander around quietly, as she understands different tourists want different things out of a tour. She happily took pictures for me and always checked to make sure it was what I wanted. She offered various options for lunch. Lora very much focused on my comfort and my preferences. We had great conversations during the…”
Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery tour, with mountain scenery, optional cave, museum, or spa, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“it was great, the monastery is beautiful and the journey was great to see outside of Sofia. our guide Yani was very warm and knowledgeable about the history of bulgaria and very pleased to share his knowledge”
Review the Sofia tour to Devetaki Cave, Krushuna Waterfalls, and Lovech, with practical advice on value, walking, timing, guides, and scenery.
“Lovely experience with really nice guide Tordov. Had a great day in the sunshine visiting lots of cool places.”
Explore three remarkable Bulgarian caves from Sofia in one day, with a small group, English guide, cave entrances, rock formations, and countryside stops.
“I had today the highlight of this Bulgarian holiday with this tour and Daniel as a guide. The caves are mesmerizing, I never saw something similar in my life, and Daniel had so much history and facts to share that made the whole day a knowledge treasure! Thank you so much, I will join his tours for sure on my next trips around this wonderful country!”
Explore Belogradchik Fortress, striking Balkan rock formations, and colorful Venetsa Cave on a full-day trip from Sofia.
“Belogradchik Fortress is even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Be sure to bring proper footwear as you can climb the rocks all the way to the top and get amazing views of the area. Our guide Dimitar was very knowledgeable, pleasant, professional, and extremely helpful. We had plenty of time to explore the area at our own pace after the guided portion and did not feel rushed. The cave was interesting to see lit up in different colored lights. A must-do activity in Bulgaria!”
Explore Saeva Dupka, Prohodna’s Eyes of God, and Devetashka Cave on a full-day Sofia tour with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“The 3 Caves Tour was absolutely the highlight of our visit to Sofia. The tour guide was incredible, knowledgeable about the caves as well as Bulgarian history, but also personable and a joy to learn from. The caves themselves are spectacular and diverse. I would highly recommend this tour to any and all that find their way to Sofia.”
Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery and St. Ivan Cave tour, with practical advice on timing, transport, walking, cost, and what to expect.
“With my husband I visited the monastery of Rila and the cave, nothing short of perfect organization and a special thanks to Viator and especially to the guide Zechariah very professional and at the same time nice and pleasant It will remain a beautiful memory of the. Bulgaria, Sofia and the beautiful monasteryAuto-translated”
Explore Bulgaria’s Saeva Dupka and Ledenika caves from Sofia, with ancient formations, a laser show, the Lake of Wishes, and an English guide.
Explore Prohodna’s Eyes of God, Saeva Dupka Cave, and cliff-top Glozhene Monastery on a full-day tour from Sofia.
“Velko ci ha accompagnato in questa fantastica escursione che consiglio per tutti coloro che sono amanti di grotte e cave ed un po’ di fascino naturalistico. I posti sono stupendi e nel nostro caso i colori dell’autunno hanno reso il tutto meraviglioso e suggestivo. La guida Velko super precisa, preparata e sopratutto simpatica e di piacevole compagnia ci ha portato in giro con grande maestria tra foreste pesini e monasteri. La consiglio vivamente perché nonostante il costo ne vale veramente la pena 😘”
Visit Bulgaria’s Rila Monastery and Saint John’s Cave on an affordable Sofia day tour with English guidance, nature, and free time.
“An unforgettable day at the Rila Monastery filled with a great spiritual experience and lots of learning about Bulgarian history. Our knowledgeable and highly professional guide Tuny made sure we all get immersed in the local culture, shared engaging stories and answered all our questions. What a day!”
Explore Belogradchik Fortress, dramatic Rocks, and Venetsa Cave on an 11-hour day trip from Sofia with an English-speaking guide.
“The tour guide took the two of us in a private car to the fortress &rocks and onto the cave. We had enough time to take photos”
Review of the Sofia to Skopje day tour, with Skopje sights, Matka Canyon, Vrelo cave, border tips, timing, and value.
“We spent an amazing day with this tour from Sofia to Skopje and Matka! Deep dive into history, breathtaking views, and an extremely knowledgeable and fun guide who made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”
Visit Rila Monastery, St. John’s Cave, Boyana Church, and a Bulgarian winery on a practical day trip from Sofia.
“We were lucky enough to be the only couple on this tour the day we went. Our tour guide, Marin, was very flexible, adjusting the usual tour start time so that we made it back to Sofia for our flight back home, while still ensuring that we had ample opportunity to see each of the sights. The tour itself was fabulous! Rila Monastery was just beautiful - there is just so much to see in this stunning complex. I would recommend buying a combined ticket to see the museums, kitchen, guest rooms, and kitchen, and to climb the tower for a lovely view of the monastery and surrounding mountains. The…”
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