Boyana Church and SPA near Pancharevo Lake

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the first Bulgarian church from the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the best-preserved church in Bulgaria from the XIII century. Spend the rest of the day in the healing mineral waters by Lake Pancharevo. All just half an hour away from the capital Sofia!

What's Included

Boyana church entrance ticket
SPA complex entrance ticket
Transportation by a private A/C car
English - speaking driver-host
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Food & lunch (optional during the free time)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel/ address pick-up at 11:00 - please indicate it in the reservation.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Boyana Church

    The trip begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 11:00. Your journey will take you to the Boyana Church - a unique museum with orthodox frescoes of saints and unique images of the local aristocracy, which mark a peak in the painting school of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. The unique frescoes for the era mark the beginning of the pre-Renaissance period in painting in Europe in 1259, 50 years before Giotto in Italy.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    After the church visit, you will have free time for a lunch break and then you will spend the rest of the day at the lake by the largest water reservoir in Bulgaria. Situated between two mountains, the area around the lake has a picturesque eco-trail, conditions for non-motorized water sports such as boating, kayaking and water cycling, as well as a unique complex with healing mineral water. The mineral water is crystal clear and extremely suitable for the treatment of joint, bone, urological, gynecological and neurological diseases. The water temperature in the pools is between 35°C and 39°C, depending on the season and weather conditions. The spa complex has an outdoor and indoor pool with mineral water, a sauna, a steam bath and a jacuzzi. The stay in the spa complex is about 3.5 hours The expected return in your hotel is at 18:00.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hola Bulgaria

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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