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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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• Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century.
• Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery.
• Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history.
• Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria.
• Know more about Bulgarian culture
• Walking through an old beech forest, which takes us to a mystical place - the cave and the prayer rock of the hermit
Driver guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Meeting point- reception
Rila Monastery, Rila, Bulgaria Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Tour
The two most famous UNESCO sites in Bulgaria in One day!
Experience two of Bulgaria’s most special places recognized for their religious significance, historical importance and cultural dignities. We will lead you through the fascinating pre-Renaissance frescoes of the Boyana Church, the small charm towns all the way to the heart of the “Rila Monastery” Nature Park – the trip is involved also with Rural tourism. Admire the unique architecture and learn all the details about the spacious history of the largest Bulgarian monastic complex.
Additional trip: Оn the way back we will have small walking to the “Stob pyramids” – а natural wonder. Sandstone pyramids.
Complimentary: Wine tasting in magnificent "Medi valley winery":
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the Boyana Church – an inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century.
• Visit the top Bulgarian Landmark, a UNESCO site and the biggest Monastery in Bulgaria – Rila monastery.
• Know more about the Eastern Orthodox traditions, frescoes and history.
• Get close to the nature and enjoy the “Rila Mountain Natural Park”, the biggest in Bulgaria.
• Know more about Bulgarian culture, nature and traditions.
• Local Wine tasting
Additional info:
• Мееting point Alexander Nevsky cathedral 8.00am
• Return to your hotel around 3.30pm / Duration: 7.5 hours
• 3 pax - 45.00 EUR per person
• 4 to 7 pax - 35.00 EUR per person
• For children under 18 years - 20% off the price!
• Inclusions: English speaking guide / Small-group, Personal atention / Transport
• Exclusions: Food and drinks/ Ticket for the Boyana church – 5EUR. For students and Schoolers is 1EUR!
420 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
392karineg
21 Nov 2022
Très beau monastère , de belles conservations d’objets diverses .
Dommage impossible de faire des photos dans les pièces intérieures.
MAnge_M
24 Oct 2022
Nous avons passé une très belle journée en compagnie d'un très bon guide (Velko). La campagne était très belle dans ses couleurs d'automne. Le monastère de Rila est une pure merveille. Nous avons déjeuné un plat typique bulgare et nous avons terminé par l'église de Boyana. Un enchantement. A conseiller vivement.
Markus E
16 Oct 2022
Anyone who didn't see Rila Monastery, was not in Bulgaria, that's a Bulgarian saying. And - it's true. Booking an organized tour is the best option to do so if you stay for a city sightseeing trip in Sofia. Departure is early, so you have the chance to see Rila monastery in the morning withoout bigger tour groups walking around in the inner courtyard and the church of the monastery. After that a hike to Rilski cave in the woods follows. At the end of the trip a visit to Boyana church is on the programme. This tour is well organized and you have the time you need at every stop of the programme. I can recommend this day trip!
This tour in
Sofia
is organized by
campfirebg, ltd
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