Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia
Overview
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day self-guided day tour from Sofia. Traveling by minivan, admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a self-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.
This tour is with an English-speaking driver only.
What's Included
- Driver
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Parking Fees
- ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees- Boyana curch- 12 BGN
- Monastery Museum - 8 BGN
- Tour guide
Meeting Location
Old City Center
ulitsa "Oborishte", Sofia, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Pass By)
Boyana Church
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6992P26
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