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Transport to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with Guiding Options

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    8 HOURS

  • Meeting Point
    Meeting Point:
    • La Cattedrale, ul. "Oborishte",1?
    • Same as Starting Point,
    Sofia, Bulgaria, 1504

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  • Easy to book – easy to cancel – easy to change
  • Book early and receive discounts
  • Price same or lower than local rates
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Overview

Visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites in one day with this loop shuttle from Sofia to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery. These holy sites hold a special place in the hearts of most Bulgarians and are symbols of national identity.


We start the tour by visiting Boyana Church (only if the option is selected and ticket not included). These frescoes that adorn the walls are considered predecessors of the European Renaissance. The majority of more than 240 figures depicted are full of not just reverence for God but also of the individuality and vitality of mankind.


Next, travel to Rila Monastery (ticket not included) is famed for its arcaded balconies, delicate frescoes – the work of one of the most famous Bulgarian revival painters – the gilded iconostasis, the fabulous mountain view. The unique combination of them all makes for an extraordinary and memorable visit to the monastery. You have at least two hours of free time at Rila to explore the complex, enter the main church and take photos of the narthex gallery, admire the exhibits in the museum, try the tasty ¨mekitsi¨ (Bulgarian doughnuts) with delicious buffalo yogurt (a local speciality) or even have a short walk in the area.


Languages

Audioguide available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and French.


Important Information

Ticket for Boyana Church and Rila Monastery are not included.

Guide or audioguide only included if option selected.

Transfer to Boyana Church is not included if you select Transport to Rila Monastery option

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Audioguide, only if the “Tour with audioguide” option has been selected
  • Guide, only if the option is selected.
  • Transport

Exclusions

  • Boyana Church admission
    Rila Monastery Museum admission

Please note

Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

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