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Sofia · Sofia City Province · Bulgaria
Rila Monastery And Boyana Church Self-Guided Day Trip From Sofia
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From $49.74 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day's 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 self-guided tour is with an English-speaking guide/driver only.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems from Sofia
- Admire rural Bulgaria en route to the Rila Monastery in the pinecarpeted Rila Mountains
- Visit Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular preRenaissance frescoes
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kyustendil
Sightseeing at Rila Monastery.
Continued
Sofia
Sightseeing at Boyana Church.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Driver Transport by air-conditioned minivan Parking Fees Cloud-based audioguide in different languages Internet required to download and use
Not Included
Tip or Gratuity Gratuities Food and drinks Entrance fees Tour guide
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes, warmer clothes, long sleeves shirts, and longer pants
Restrictions
Not stroller accessible. Not suitable for pets. No public transportation nearby. Infants must not sit on laps. Infant seats are unavailable.
Meeting & Pickup
The meeting point is the Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia) (you will receive detailed instructions after you complete the booking process) at 9:00 am sharp; Expected return to Sofia around 16:30-17:00 pm.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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