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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia with dedicated pick up spots

8 hours

Easy

Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see sight if you are a tourist with a free day in Sofia.
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from a hotel in 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.
What's included?
  • Parking fees

Driver/Tour guide 

Transport by air-conditioned minibus 

Dedicated spots pick-up/drop off

Parking Fees

Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity

Gratuities 

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

Please note
    • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
    • Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
    • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
    • Exceptions to the standard program:
    • 01.01.2020 departure at 11:00 AM without Boyana Church
    • Boyana church will NOT be visited on the following dates: the 18th of May, the 19th of April, 24th and 25th December
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Hand disinfectant will be provided for free throughout the tour
    • All touch points in the vehicles will be cleaned frequently.
    What to bring

      Comfotable shoes. And please, be aware of the monastery strict dress code: no short pants, no short skirts, no flip-flops/sandals and no sleeveless shoulders.

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