Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day tour from Sofia


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From $32.88

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

With this one day tour you will have the opportunity to see two of the most popular and unique tourist sites in Bulgaria – the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery and the Boyana Church. Both of the sites are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List and both are among the most authentic, energetic and peaceful places in Bulgaria.


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Certified English-speaking local guide

Fuel surcharge

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Parking Fees

Visit to the Boyana Church Complex

Visit to the Rila Monastery Complex

What's Not Included

Entrance fee for the Rila Monastery Museum

Entrance fees for the Boyana Church

Gratuities

Meals


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 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.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • 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

Boyana Church
The church is one of the few complete and perfectly preserved mediaeval monuments testifying to the significant contribution of Bulgarian monumental painting to European culture in the Middle Ages. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Rila Monastery
The monastery is a complex of cultural, dwelling and farming buildings which take about 8800 square meters. Here you can learn about the history of the monastery and see unique architecture – covered wooden stairs, carved verandas, arches and colonnades, Hreliova tower, frescos and murals. It is also on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There is no entrance fee in the monastery complex and the church.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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