🏨 Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour Activity

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Rila monastery shuttle will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more - two UNESCO places, amongst with Boyana church. Enjoy the wonderful frescoes from 19th century, representing the achievement of the Bulgarian Revival painting school, feel the amazing spirit of the largest monastery in the country, surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Rila mountain. V travel team will represent to you all the secrets of this place. In the afternoon we will visit Boyana church, where murals from 13th century will show you the majesty of the Bulgarian medieval country.

What's Included

English-speaking driver/guide

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Audio-guide (Eg, Es, It, Rus, Ger) payable onsite for 5€ per person

Entrance fee for Boyana church

Food and drinks

Hotel drop-off

Hotel pickup

Live Guide in Spanish, Italian, French - 60 € per booking

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 1 - 16
ADULT: Age: 17 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

What To Expect

Rila Monastery

Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Boyana Church

Located on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two storey building to be erected next to it. The frescoes in this second church, painted in 1259, make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings. The ensemble is completed by a third church, built at the beginning of the 19th century. This site is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.

30 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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