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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip in Italian

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Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia in Italian. Visit Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes. Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church and then time to explore independently. Please kindly note that on some dates the free time at the Rila Monastery may be shorter due to traffic, group size, or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Guided Tour in Italian

Tour with audioguide

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Guided Tour in Italian

Experience excellence with Traventuria. Join this tour with a professional Italian-speaking guide.

FromR527.12Per Person

What's included in Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip in Italian

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
Pass-by Only

08:15 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

Rila Monastery

11:00 am Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Boyana Church

14:30 at Boyana Church is a small temple at the outskirts of Sofia with frescoes dating back to three separate periods: 11th, 13th and 19th century. The most important and fascinating are the frescoes dating from 1259. They are Renaissance frescoes that predate the Italian Renaissance (triggered by the works of Giotto) and brake the strict Christian canon law to present pure human emotions, royal figures and folklore elements.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Italian-speaking professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minibus
  • Parking Fees
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Boyana Church
  • Rila Monastery Museum
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Plese note that the remaining time is for the travel time from one attraction to another!
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Dress code: no short skirts; the shoulders should be covered
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The meeting point is Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the parking lot behind the Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale restaurant.

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Traventuria