Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia
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Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day self-guided day tour from Sofia. Traveling by minivan, admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a self-guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes.
This tour is with an English-speaking driver only.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
8 hours
Available in German, Russian, English, English, Italian, French, Spanish
What's included
- ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages
- INTERNET required to download and use
- Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees- Boyana curch- 12 BGN
- Tour guide
- Monastery Museum - 8 BGN
Where you'll meet
The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia
Operated by
Traventuria
Important information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Boyana church will NOT be visited on the following days: 1st of January (the tour starts at 11 AM on that day only); The day of Orthodox Easter; 24th and 25th December.
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