Excursions
Some of the places to visit around Samovilla
Samovilla is an excellent base from where to explore some of the most beautiful natural and cultural landmarks in Bulgaria
A day trip to the holiest place in Bulgaria - the Rila Monastery. Founded in the 10. century, this Orthodox monastery is one of country's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments.
Rila Monastery
Go for a tea from wild mountain herbs or just for a stroll in Bulgaria's oldest ski resort
Visit Borovets
Visit the summer retreat of the last Bulgarian kings
Tzarska Bistritsa Palace
Conquer the highest point in the Balkans - Musala Peak at 2,925 m high
Musala Peak
Trekking the mountin paths up to the Seven Lakes is one of the most popular treks in all of Bulgaria... and for a good reason. The prize at the top is the most spectacular sights - you will have the beauty of the Rila Lakes before you - their sapphire blue shining brightly on a bed of green.
The Seven Rila Lakes
Go back in time with a visit to Tsari Mali Grad, a fort first built by Emperor Diocletian and thought to have become the home to Emperor Theodosius daughter
