Sofia, Rila & Plovdiv
A short route starting from the capital, connecting Rila Monastery, Boyana Church, and Plovdiv Old Town.
Ideal for first-time visitors with only a long weekend. Spend two nights in central Sofia, dedicate one day to Rila Monastery, half a day to Boyana Church, and spend the final night in Plovdiv. This route excludes the Seven Rila Lakes and the Black Sea. As there is no convenient public transport to Rila Monastery, booking a day tour or a private charter is recommended.
Plovdiv can be very hot in midsummer. It is advisable to book Boyana Church tickets in advance during peak season.
每日安排
第 1 天 · The Heart of Sofia Old Town
索菲亞（亞歷山大·涅夫斯基大教堂、聖索菲亞教堂、聖格奧爾基圓形教堂、古塞爾迪卡遺址）
Take Metro Line 1 from the airport to the city center (approx. 20 minutes), then explore the old town on foot.
The National Archaeological Museum is closed on Mondays; plan your visit accordingly.
住宿：塞爾迪卡市中心
第 2 天 · Rila Monastery Day Trip
Join a day tour or charter a car. The drive takes about 2 hours each way, with the entire trip lasting 8–10 hours.
Photography is forbidden inside the church. Visitors in shorts or short skirts may be denied entry. Arrive early to avoid crowds.
住宿：塞爾迪卡市中心
第 3 天 · Boyana Church to Plovdiv
索菲亞（博亞納教堂、國家歷史博物館） → 普羅夫迪夫（卡帕納創意區）
Take a bus for about 40 minutes to Boyana in the morning, then take a bus or train for about 2–2.5 hours to Plovdiv in the afternoon.
Admission to Boyana Church is time-limited; book your tickets a few days in advance.
住宿：卡帕納與步行街
第 4 天 · Plovdiv Old Town and Return
普羅夫迪夫（普羅夫迪夫羅馬劇場、普羅夫迪夫老城、內貝特山丘）
Explore the Old Town and the Roman Theatre on foot in the morning, then take a bus back to Sofia in the afternoon (approx. 2.5 hours).