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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria
8 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
Rila monastery shuttle will take you to Bulgaria's most important and visited historical site and even more - two UNESCO places, amongst with Boyana church. Enjoy the wonderful frescoes from 19th century, representing the achievement of the Bulgarian Revival painting school, feel the amazing spirit of the largest monastery in the country, surrounded by the indescribable beauty of Rila mountain. V travel team will represent to you all the secrets of this place. In the afternoon we will visit Boyana church, where murals from 13th century will show you the majesty of the Bulgarian medieval country.
What's Included?
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Online audio-guide in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, De, Rus (use with your smartphone & earphones)
What's Not Included?
- Entrance fee for Boyana church
- Food and drinks
- Live Guide in Spanish, Italian, French - 100 € per booking
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale restaurant at 09:00 am.
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Rila Monastery
2 hours
Rila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: V Travel 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.
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - German
- Audio Guide - Russian
- Audio Guide - English
- Guide - English
- Audio Guide - Italian
- Audio Guide - Spanish
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