Rila Monastery

Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

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Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive history as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want! Enjoy a full-day tour out in the mountains with a convenient hotel pick up and drop off.

*Women should have thier knees and shoulders covered on the monastery. *The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December and the 31st of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

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Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Pickup included

From$183.42Per Person

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

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Rila Monastery

First you will head to the Rila Monastery- the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century. In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes. During the guided tour (45 minutes) in the inner yard and the monastery museum, you will discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the biggest Bulgarian monastery complex. You will also have the chance to see an old and authentic monk room! Before going back to Sofia, you will have free time for a lunch break in a great local restourant with delicious cuisine.

Boyana Church

On the way back you will stop at the great UNESCO historical place – Boyana church, dating back to the 11th century, which has unique and very well preserved frescoes and pictures from the 13th century period. You will have the chance to explore the church and learn its hisotry from your guide. The expected return in Sofia is at 5pm.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • A trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
  • Private driver- guide
  • Transportation by an A/C car
  • Boyana Church entrance ticket- 5 euro
  • Rila Monastery museum & monk room entrance ticket- 4 euro
  • Food & personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please warn us if you have a 0-2 years old baby when you make the reservation so that we can prepare a special seat for them

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Additional Information

Hotel/ adress pick up at 9;00 am.- please indicate it.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

• Bring comfortable shoes and a camera

Operator

City Tour Ltd.