Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church and Dragalevtsi Monastery Private Day Trip


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From $93.06

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Sofia, Sofia

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

This is a private tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private driver- guide just for you! Combine a trip in the mountain with a visit to two historical places- Boyana Church, UNESCO heritage site, and the old Dragalevtsi Monastery. 

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.


What's Included

A visit to the Dragalevtsi monastery

Hiking (optional)

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private tour

Professional driver- guide

Transportation by an A/C car with free Wi Fi

Trip to the mountain

What's Not Included

Boyana church entrance fee- 5 euro (10 levs)- paid at place

Gratuities

Vitosha cabin lift ticket- 7 euro- used only in the winter


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 9
  • YOUTH: Age: 10 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 85
  • SENIOR: Age: 86 - 99

Additional Info

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for mountain conditions
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • 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.
  • 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
First, you will go by car to the Boyana Church, UNESCO historical place, dating back to the 11th century, which has unique and very well preserved frescoes and pictures from the period of 11 to 14 century.and you will have the chance to learn their history.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dragalevtsi Monastery
Next, the trip will continue with a visit to the Dragalevtsi Monastery, which is also in Vitosha. This still active monastery is probably the oldest of its kind in Bulgaria. It was built around the year 1345, then abandoned only 40 years later during the time of the Ottoman invasion, just to be brought again to life in the middle of the 15th century. It contains colorful murals and it is revered as one of the hiding places of the Bulgarian national hero- Vasil Levski.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vitosha Mountain
Finally, you will head to some of the high spots in Vitosha from where you can see amazing views of Sofia from above. There are also several hiking paths that start from that place so you can also opt for same walking in the mountain if the weather is good. After that, the guide will take you back to your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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