Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia
In this tour you will visit two sites of the UNESCO list, which are some of the most sought-after monuments of ancient Bulgarian history.
You will discover unique frescoes from the 11th century and the characteristic architecture of the Bulgarian Revival of the beginning of the 19th century. The complex of the Rila Monastery has five museums with a rich library, which preserves around 3,5000 unique exhibits, which include nearly 300 manuscripts and more than 9,000 print and graphic publications dating back from the 11th to the 19th century. You will have the opportunity to discover the whole monastery.
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Do this because
- Experience Bulgaria on a one-day trip from Sofia to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
- Discover unique frescoes from the 11th century and the characteristic architecture of the Bulgarian Revival of the beginning of the 19th century
- Visit the complex of the Rila Monastery, which has five museums and a rich library
Important to know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Audio Guide - Rila Monastery and Museum in six languages
- Audio recordings for 5 museums
- Map of Rila Monastery
- Map of Boyana church
- Parking fee
What’s not included
- Entrance fee to Boyana church (5 € per person)
- Entrance fee to Rila Monastery museum (4-8 € per person / 5 museums)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Rila Monastery
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
AudioGuide Bulgaria
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