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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a 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.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia
- Rila Monastery is definitely a mustsee sight if you are a tourist with a free day in Sofia
- See Boyana Church is a small temple on the outskirts of Sofia
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
09:00 Departure from the starting point the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia). Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Boyana Church is a small temple on the outskirts of Sofia with frescoes dating back to three separate periods: the 11th, 13th, and 19th centuries. 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 break the strict Christian canon law to present pure human emotions, royal figures, and folklore elements. 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. Return to the starting point at approximately 17:00.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Sofia
Sightseeing at Boyana Church.
Continued
Sofia
Sightseeing at Rila Monastery.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Driver/Tour guide Transport by air-conditioned minibus Parking Fees
Not Included
Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 6 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 5 euros per person) Food and drinks Gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Restrictions
Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly. Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets. No public transportation nearby. Infants must not sit on laps.
Meeting & Pickup
Meet at the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia), Sofia Center, Yanko Sakuzov Blvd 9
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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