🏨 Day tour to Rila monastery, hiking to the cave of St. John and Boyana church Activity

Day tour to Rila monastery, hiking to the cave of St. John and Boyana church

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 7 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

• Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century.
• Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery.
• Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history.
• Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria.
• Know more about Bulgarian culture
• If you wish, we can stop at winery and have glass of wine.
• Walking through an old beech forest, which takes us to a mystical place - the cave and the prayer rock of the hermit

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Bottled water

Coffee and/or Tea

Driver guide

What's Not Included

Lunch

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 75

Additional Info

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Regular temperature checks for staff
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Tour

The two most famous UNESCO sites in Bulgaria in One day!

Experience two of Bulgaria’s most special places recognized for their religious significance, historical importance and cultural dignities. We will lead you through the fascinating pre-Renaissance frescoes of the Boyana Church, the small charm towns all the way to the heart of the “Rila Monastery” Nature Park – the trip is involved also with Rural tourism. Admire the unique architecture and learn all the details about the spacious history of the largest Bulgarian monastic complex.

Additional trip: Оn the way back we will have small walking to the “Stob pyramids” – а natural wonder. Sandstone pyramids.

Complimentary: Wine tasting in magnificent "Medi valley winery":

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century.
• Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery.
• Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history.
• Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria.
• Know more about Bulgarian culture, nature and traditions.
• Local Wine tasting

Additional info:
• Мееting point Alexander Nevsky cathedral 8.00am
• Return to your hotel around 3.30pm / Duration: 7.5 hours
• 3 pax - 45.00 EUR per person
• 4 to 7 pax - 35.00 EUR per person
• For children under 18 years - 20% off the price!
• Inclusions: English speaking guide / Small-group, Personal atention / Transport
• Exclusions: Food and drinks/ Ticket for the Boyana church – 5EUR. For students and Schoolers is 1EUR!

7 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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