Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip from Sofia

4.8
(39 reviews)

Show all photos
8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day self-guided day tour from Sofia. Traveling by minivan, admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a self-guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes.
This tour is with an English-speaking driver only.

What's Included

ONLINE, cloud-based audioguide in different languages. INTERNET required to download and use.
Driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entrance fees- Boyana curch- 12 BGN
Tour guide
Monastery Museum - 8 BGN

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is next to the Vasil Levski Monument, in front of the Embassy of Slovakia

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Vasil Levski Monument (Pass by)

    09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Boyana Church

    Boyana Church is a small temple at the outskirts of Sofia with frescoes dating back to three separate periods: 11th, 13th and 19th century. The most important and fascinating are the frescoes dating from 1259. They are Renaissance frescoes that predate the Italian Renaissance (triggered by the works of Giotto) and brake the strict Christian canon law to present pure human emotions, royal figures and folklore elements.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Rila Monastery

    Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 meters (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometers south of Sofia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Vasil Levski Monument (Pass by)

    Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended
  • Boyana church will NOT be visited on the following days: 1st of January (the tour starts at 11 AM on that day only); The day of Orthodox Easter; 24th and 25th December.
Supplied by Traventuria

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

Rating

4.8 Based on 39 39 reviews
5 stars
34
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
0
from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability