Rila Monastery and Boyana Church self-guided day trip from Sofia
Excursions & day trips

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church self-guided day trip from Sofia

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$32.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Visit 2 of Bulgaria's most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
  • Marvel at the pre-Renaissance frescoes of Boyana Church
  • Taste organic food in the nearby restaurants, such as mekitsi, yogurt or grilled trout
  • Travel in comfort through the Bulgarian countryside
What to expect

Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia.

While travelling by minibus, you'll be able to admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. After you'll take a self-guided tour of the medieval treasure, with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum.

You'll then continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes before coming back to the city.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Parking
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Tour guide
Where

"Aleksandar Nevski" Square, Sofia, Bulgaria

Meeting point:
Meet at the parking lot behind Al. Nevski Cathedral (next to La Cathedrale). Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour's starting time.
What to remember
  • Minimum age for joining this activity: 6 years old
  • Entry fees aren't included in the tour's price: admission to the Boyana Church (approximately 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approximately 4 euros per person). Also, the audio guide at the Rila Monastery will have an extra cost of approximately 5 euros per person
  • Please note the Boyana Church won't be visitable on the following dates: the 18th of May, the 19th of April, both the 24th and 25th December
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour isn't recommended for those with walking disabilities. Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
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Provider
Traventuria Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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