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The tour starts from your hotel. After two hours transfer we will reach the Rila monastery. We will leave you to explore the monastery for 2 hours by audio guide. After this time you will take the shuttle back to Sofia. Before to return you back we will take you to Boyana church, where you will have time to visit the church with audio guide. At the end of the tour we will leave you back in your hotel or in Sofia central place.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick-up from any address in Sofia.
Itinerary
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1Boyana Church
Located on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two storey building to be erected next to it. The frescoes in this second church, painted in 1259, make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings. The ensemble is completed by a third church, built at the beginning of the 19th century. This site is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Rila Monastery
The nature around it is incredible, part of the Rila peaks can be seen from it. The monastery was founded in the 10th century by Saint John of Rila the Wonderworker. It is located in the central parts of Rila, near the Rila River. The monastery is impressive in size, having 5 floors and a huge courtyard. Everything about the buildings is uniquely beautiful, and in the churches themselves you can see many wonderful icons and murals. In the monastery there is also a beautiful defense tower - Hrelova tower. It was built in 1335 by the local feudal lord Hreljo Voivoda. The building is the oldest preserved building in the monastery yard. On its top there is a chapel - Holy Transfiguration.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration is a 8 hours, including travel time. Scheduled time for viewing Boyana Church - 1 hour approx. Rila Monastery - 2 hours approx.
- Children seats are available for more then 2 years old children
- It is NOT allowed to wear shorts, short skirts.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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