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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

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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.
  • ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
  • Driver
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Tour guide
Departure Point

ul. "Oborishte", Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria The meeting point is behind the main entrance of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to the "LaCattedrale" restaurant. The tour ends at the same location.

Return Details

ul. "Oborishte", Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria The meeting point is behind the main entrance of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to the "LaCattedrale" restaurant. The tour ends at the same location.

  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria
    09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
  • Boyana Church, Sofia, Bulgaria
    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
  • Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria
    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 meters (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometers south of Sofia.
    120 minutes
  • St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Sofia, Bulgaria
    Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00
  • 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
alicoptere_50
25 Jul 2022
Le guide était très compétant, le bus était à l’heure et le monastère était sublime. Je recommande l’expérience.
Cherry_zam
19 May 2022
My local guide name was Lubo and he was very informative. He stopped to some small villages on the road to Rila monastery to take pictures with the Shepherd and some herd sheep. 3 ponies on the road plus a bunch of cows were crossing the street too. We saw some storks nesting on chimneys as well as electrical posts. I also tried trout and bean soup in only restaurant inside the monastery plus the bread was freshly. The feral cats help me finished my fish. Over all a must see.
Julia_T
12 Feb 2022
So worth taking this tour to see the Boyana Church with its fabulous frescoes, and then on to the amazing Rila Monastery. Although the tour was self-guided, our driver Lubo was happy to answer questions and pass on interesting information. A good day out, and I thoroughly recommend.
This tour in Sofia is organized by Traventuria

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