Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.
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Rila Monastery and Boiana chur
Walk to St. John's cave: Stop at at antique museum
Duration: 1 hour
Pickup included
What's included in Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the biggest active male orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, founded by the first Bulgarian hermit- Saint Ivan Rilski in the 10th century. After the big fire in 1833 the monastery was rebuilt anew, the only building which remained from the old monastery is the defense tower. In the Monastery you will have the chance to visit: The Church “Birth of the Holly Virgin” with the relics of Saint John of Rila (Ivan Rilski), the coffin of Tsar Boris III, the monastery kitchen /called Magernitsa/, Hrelyo’s defence tower, history and monastery economy museum. Visit to Saint Yoan’s Cave possible only in good weather.
Boyana Church
Boyana church and its beautiful frescos.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boyana church entry ticket- 12 lv (6 euro) per person
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Rila Monastery museums- History museum, Monastery ecconomy museum, Hrelyo defense tower
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Any hotel or address in Sofia, rental apartment, hostel, Sofia airport, bus or train station, private address
