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Sofia: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Full-Day Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 8h 30m+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day
- Opt for a guided tour of Rila Monastery or explore independently
- Experience Bulgaria's picturesque countryside along the route
- Learn about the rich history of Eastern Orthodoxy in Bulgaria
- Admire the exquisite medieval frescoes in Boyana Church (if selected option)
Activity location
- Sofia
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
What's included, what's not
- Day trip to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
- English-speaking guide or driver, depending on the booked option
- Transportation with an air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry to Boyana Church (12 BGN per person)
- Entry to Rila Monastery Museums (optional visit during the free time)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Short skirts, Sleeveless shirts
What you can expect
Experience the religious history of Bulgaria on a day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia. Follow your guide around the monastery to learn about this epic site or choose to explore it on your own before viewing Boyana Church's ancient frescoes. (if selected option)
Meet your friendly group for the day at Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. Settle down in your seat and set off out of the city as you drive along scenic roads with picturesque views of rural Bulgaria.
Arrive at Rila Monastery, the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in the country. If you've booked the tour, follow your guide around the historic site and learn about the main frescoes. If you're an explorer you can visit the museum, take photos, and check out the church at your own pace. Spend about 3-hours at the monastery where you will get the opportunity to take photos, check the shops, visit the museums, and have a lunch break in the nearby restaurant.
Then start your journey back to Sofia with one more important stop along the way. If selected option, enter the medieval Boyana Church and stroll within the ancient walls, studying the artistic frescoes which make this place so special. Finish your journey at around 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the city center.
IMPORTANT: AS OF NOVEMBER 2024, BOYANA CHURCH DOES NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE. BECAUSE OF THIS, PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT NOT ALL VISITS WILL BE GUARANTEED.
Location
Activity location
- Sofia
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
- Sofia Center, bul. "Yanko Sakazov" 7, 1527 Sofia, Bulgaria | The meeting point for the tour is Vasil Levski Monument, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 7. The bus/ van has a City Tour sign and our guides usually wear blue.
- Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria