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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church self-guided day trip from Sofia
"Aleksandar Nevski" Square, Sofia, Bulgaria,
Sofia,
Bulgaria
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Overview
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia.While travelling by minibus, you'll be able to admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. After you'll take a self-guided tour of the medieval treasure, with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum.You'll then continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes before coming back to the city.
What to remember
Important info
- Minimum age for joining this activity: 6 years old
- Entry fees aren't included in the tour's price: admission to the Boyana Church (approximately 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approximately 4 euros per person). Also, the audio guide at the Rila Monastery will have an extra cost of approximately 5 euros per person
- Please note the Boyana Church won't be visitable on the following dates: the 18th of May, the 19th of April, both the 24th and 25th December
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour isn't recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
What's included
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Roundtrip transportation. Parking
What's not included
Food and drinks. Entrance fees. Tour guide
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Visit 2 of Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day. Marvel at the pre-Renaissance frescoes of Boyana Church. Taste organic food in the nearby restaurants, such as mekitsi, yogurt or grilled trout. Travel in comfort through the Bulgarian countryside
Operating days
Daily
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Traventuria Ltd.
Meeting Point
Meet at the parking lot behind Al. Nevski Cathedral (next to La Cathedrale). Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour's starting time.