Private tour to Rila monastery, Visiting winery and Boyana church

9.40 am Arrive at Rila monastery Deep in the Rila Mountain in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, about 1h 30min drive from Sofia is situated the biggest symbol of Christianity in Bulgaria- Rila Monastery. The Monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan Rilski in the beginning of the X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO. Lunch is available at a restaurant along the Rilska river, 20 minutes from the monastery. After our immersion in ancient times, we will go to a winery named "Medy valley" to taste the fruits of this holy mountain. There we can find some local grape varieties like "Rubin" and "Shiroka Melnishka". Тhe winery has spectacular mountain views 3.00 pm Arrive at the church. Last but not least, we will visit the very special Boyana church- аnоther UNESCO world Heritage Site. Boyana Church for short, is famous for its remarkable medieval frescoes, among which the images from 1259. That means 50years before Giotto.