From Sofia: Shuttle Tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church Self-guided Tour with Transport
ID: GYG109324-740082
Category:
Country: Bulgaria
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites. Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. The tour will be in a group with a professional guide in English.
The tour departs early in the morning in front of Alexander Nevski. Your first stop will be the great UNESCO Boyana Church located on the outskirts of Sofia consisting of three buildings.
The eastern church was built in the 10th-century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two-story building to be erected next to it. After exploring it, head to Rila Monastery, where you will admire the impressive architecture, frescoes and learn about the history of the monastery from your guide.
During the guided tour in the inner yard and the monastery museum, discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the largest Bulgarian monastery complex.
Highlights
- Spend a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites
- Discover Rila Monastery, the largest Bulgarian monastery complex
- Learn more about the historical sites of Bulgaria
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Due to new COVID measures, the Boyana church will be closed at least until the 7th of November. During tours in this period, more free time will be given at the Rila Monastery
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Please note, women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the monastery
• Boyana Church is closed on January 1, December 24, December 25, December 31, and on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter. On these days, the tour will visit the monastery only
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Be ready for your departure at 9:00 AM sharp in the parking lot behind St. Alexander Nevski Memorial Church, in front of La Cathedrala Restaurant.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
