Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Day Tour
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Overview
Enjoy a day in the mountains by exploring 2 UNESCO sites - the Rila Monastery and the Boyana church. The 8-hour day tour will be with a group and a professional guide in English. In the monastery, you will have a 40-minute guided tour and 2,5 hours free time to make photos, check the museums and the shops, and have lunch. The visit of the Boyana church, although short, is definitely worth since you will see its amazing 800-years old frescoes and learn their history from your guide! *Women should have their knees and shoulders covered in the monastery! *If your tour is on a weekend day during the summer, the restaurants could be crowded so you can bring your own food from Sofia in order to have more free time and the monastery. *The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.
Ticket Options
6 Options Available
Guided Tour in Spanish: $20
Guided Tour in English: $20
Smart Audio Guide : $20
Guided Tour in Italian: $20
Tour with Audio Guide: $20
Self-guided Tour : $20
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- A trip to to Boyana Chuch and Rila Monastery
- Transportation by a comfortable bus/ minibus
- Parking fees
- English speaking guide OR driver, depending on the booked option
What's not Included
- Boyana church entrance ticket - approx. 5 euro per person (10 lev)
- Rila Monastery museum + monk room entrance ticket - approx. 4 euro per person (8 lev)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Women should have their knees and showders covered in the monastery.
- There are not many dining options around the monastery, so in the period April – October we recommend you to bring your own food. In the period November – March we organize a stop at a nearby restaurant, since the weather is colder and it is not comfortable to eat outside.
- Bring cash with you (preferably local currency) – the shops and the restaurants in the area of the monastery accept mostly cash payments so it is important to have some money with you.
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