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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Day Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria
8 hours
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What You Will Do
Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites - the Rila Monastery and the Boyana church. The 8-hour day tour will be with a group and a professional guide in English. In the monastery, you will have a 40-minute guided tour and 2,5 hours free time to make photos, check the museums and the shops, and have lunch. The visit of the Boyana church, although short, is definitely worth since you will see its amazing 800-years old frescoes and learn their history from your guide!
*Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the monastery!
*If your tour is on a weekend day during the summer, the restaurants could be crowded so you can bring your own food from Sofia in order to have more free time and the monastery.
*The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.
*Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the monastery!
*If your tour is on a weekend day during the summer, the restaurants could be crowded so you can bring your own food from Sofia in order to have more free time and the monastery.
*The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.
What's Included?
- A trip to to Boyana Chuch and Rila Monastery
- Transportation by a comfortable minibus
- Driver/ Tour guide
- Parking fees
What's Not Included?
- Boyana church entrance ticket - approx. 5 euro per person (10 lev)
- Rila Monastery museum + monk room entrance ticket - approx. 4 euro per person (8 lev)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The meeting point for the tour is BEHIND Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to cafe La Cathedrale. Ask for travel agency City Tour. Please be there at 8:45am. The van departs at 9am and will not wait for you if you are late.
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Rila Monastery
3 hours
The Rila Monastery is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century. In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes. You will have 40-mintue guided tour and 2.5 hours free time to check the museum, the shops, take photos and have lunch break.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: City Tour Ltd.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.
- In the summer season and in the weekends the restaurant next to the monastery can be busy so you can bring your own food if you want to save waiting time.
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regular temperature checks for staff
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - German
- Audio Guide - Russian
- Guide - English
- Audio Guide - Italian
- Audio Guide - French
- Audio Guide - Spanish
- Guide - Spanish
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