🏨 Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia Activity

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia

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Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Sofia, Sofia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a 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. Entrance fees not included.
The tour offers 3 different options:
1. The guided tour option is with an English-speaking live guide.
2. Tour with an an audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English.
3. Transport only (that option might not be bookable for some dates).

What's Included

Driver/Tour guide in English

Parking Fees

Transport by air-conditioned minibus

What's Not Included

Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 4 euros per person)

Audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English (approx. 5 euros per person)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 5 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

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.
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Exceptions to the standard program:
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand disinfectant will be provided for free throughout the tour.
Minimum traveler age is 5 years old
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

All touch points in the vehicles will be cleaned frequently.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
Face masks provided for travellers
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
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

St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boyana Church

Boyana Church is a small temple at the outskirts of Sofia with frescoes dating back to three separate periods: 11th, 13th and 19th century. The most important and fascinating are the frescoes dating from 1259. They are Renaissance frescoes that predate the Italian Renaissance (triggered by the works of Giotto) and brake the strict Christian canon law to present pure human emotions, royal figures and folklore elements.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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