🏨 Private Full-Day Tour from Sofia to Zemen and Osogovo Monasteries Activity

Private Full-Day Tour from Sofia to Zemen and Osogovo Monasteries

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From $160.81

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Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

The tour starts at 9.00 from the hotel that you are staying at, in Sofia. The church of “Saint John the Theologian” in Zemen monastery was built in the 11th century and is one of the oldest monuments of medieval Bulgarian architecture and art. Fragments from the first layer dated from the 11th century were discovered in the right apse, representing the images of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, as well as Saint Constantine and Saint Helena.

The present Osogovo monastery has two churches - the old one “Holy Mother of God”, which was built in the 13th century, and the new one, St. Joachim Ossogovski – in the 19th century. The most impressive wall paintings were done by Dimitar Papradishki. It’s unusual to see frescoes on the outside walls of Orthodox churches and monasteries, but here you will see a very well-preserved fresco of the Judgement Day theme. After that, you will go to the nearby village where you can have a lunch break and try traditional local food.

What's Included

English-speaking guide - other languages upon request and availability

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private tour

Transportation with an A/C car with free Wi-Fi

Trip to Zemen and Osogovo Monasteries

What's Not Included

Entrance fee – Zemen Monastery (5 BGN)

Food and personal expenses

Gratuities (optional)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 0 - 99

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Zemen Monastery

The tour starts at 9.00 am. First you will visit the Zemen Monastery "St. John the Theologian", situated on the left bank of the Struma River, just one kilometer away from the town of Zemen and 75 km southwest of Sofia (1.5 hours travel). The church of “Saint John the Theologian” in Zemen monastery was built in the 11th century and is one of the oldest monuments of medieval Bulgarian architecture and art. Fragments from the first layer dated from the 11th century were discovered in the right apse, representing the images of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne, as well as Saint Constantine and Saint Helena. The guided visit at the monastery is about 30 minutes. Then we will continue our trip towards Ossogovo monastery (2.5 hours travel).

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Ossogovo Monastery “St. Joachim”, which is situated 80 km from Zemen and just 3 km from Kriva Palanka, RNM is your next stop. The present monastery has two churches - the old one “Holy Mother of God”, which was built in the 13th
century, and the new one, St. Joachim Ossogovski – in the 19th century. The most impressive wall paintings were done by Dimitar Papradishki. It’s unusual to see frescoes on the outside walls of Orthodox churches and monasteries, but here you will see a very well-preserved fresco of the Judgement Day theme. In the monastery you will have about 30-minute guided tour and some free time. Here you will have the chance to rest and have a lunch, trying local dishes. Afterwards we're are heading back to Sofia, and will reach the capital for approximately 2 hours of travel.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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