Where to Go: the 3 Best Massage & Relaxation Tours

1.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171Our pick

Travel privately from Athens to Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounion in six to seven hours. Swim in mineral-rich water, enjoy a Greek culinary gift, stop for seafood, and explore the Temple of Poseidon with drivers such as George, Theo, Melina, or Jason.

“Our services with Theo was nothing less than spectacular. He was super friendly, knowledgeable, attentive to our special dietary needs and showed the utmost care as a host, driver and tour guide. So glad to have met him. He became one of the highlights of our time in Athens Greece. Book this tour. (;”

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2.Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guide, then spend about two hours at Aqua Club Kotvata in Sapareva Banya. Expect mountain views, free time for mekitsi and lunch, outdoor thermal pools, saunas, and extra costs for spa entry, towels, and lockers.

“Good day trip from Sofia. We struggled a bit finding the location (didn’t realise a giant bus was the meeting point). This was one downside: while the description said 8-18 people, we were in a group of 50, which was not what we thought we’d signed up for. Anyhow, the tour guide was super! Very kind and informative. It was good to have the audio guide on our phones. Rila monastery is a must see. Cafes there are good for Bulgarian breaky. The baths were as described by others, nice addition but a bit rundown. Was an extra 20€ per person, plus cash for deposits. Make sure you bring cash…”

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3.Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 270 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $35Best value

Travel from Sofia into the Rila Mountains, tour Bulgaria’s grandest monastery, and choose a second stop: the National History Museum, monastery museum, Saint John’s Cave, or mineral hot springs. English speaking guides such as Antonio, Yani, Toni, and Ceco have led this small group tour.

“Excursion was fantastic. Very good transport. Excelent guider named CECO, who tells very interesting stories about every stage of trip. CECO knows many langauges and is very communicative. Good food and cafe in fine restaurant. Monastery is impressive, located in mountains. In return trip stop over in Bojana Crkva - XI century church. I am very glad of this trip.”

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