Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

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Departs: Sofia, Sofia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Private transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch

Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

What To Expect

Rila Monastery
Rila Monastery is the biggest active male orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, founded by the first Bulgarian hermit- Saint Ivan Rilski in the 10th century. After the big fire in 1833 the monastery was rebuilt anew, the only building which remained from the old monastery is the defense tower. In the Monastery you will have the chance to visit: The Church “Birth of the Holly Virgin” with the relics of Saint John of Rila (Ivan Rilski), the coffin of Tsar Boris III, the monastery kitchen /called Magernitsa/, Hrelyo’s defence tower, history and monastery economy museum. Visit to Saint Yoan’s Cave possible only in good weather.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Boyana Church
Boyana church and its beautiful frescos.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included


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