Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia

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Rilski manastir, Bulgaria

#Cultural and theme tours #Day trips and excursions #Bus or minivan tour #Self drive tour

Tour with Audio-guide in different languages (EN, ES, IT, FR, DE, RU)

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Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a 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. Entrance fees not included.

Duration

8 hours

The tour starts at

Rilski manastir, Bulgaria

Departure from Sofia, Al. Nevski square

09:00 departure from the starting point - Alexander Nevski Cathedrale square. Sofia.
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09:00 departure from the starting point - Alexander Nevski Cathedrale square. Sofia.
Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

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Boyana Church tour

Arrival at Boyana Church - 09:30am.

Arrival at Boyana Church - 09:30am.
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.

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Rila Monastery Tour

Arround 12pm arrival at the Rila Monastery.

Arround 12pm arrival at the Rila Monastery.
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 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia.

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Arrival at Sofia, Al. Nevski square

Return to the starting point (Al. Nevski square, Sofia) at approximately 17:00pm

Return to the starting point (Al. Nevski square, Sofia) at approximately 17:00pm

Driver/Tour guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Parking Fees

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 4 euros per person)
Audio guide at Rila Monastery (approx. 5 euros per person)
Food and drinks