Day 01
Rila Monastery
Boyana church
Bulgaria · UNESCO Heritage Sites
Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day
- 02 Explore the iconic Rila Monastery
- 03 See the famous 13th-century frescoes at Boyana Church
- 04 Travel from Sofia on a full-day cultural trip
- 05 Choose between a self-guided or privately guided option
- 06 Experience Bulgarian history, art, and religious heritage
Discover two of Bulgaria’s most celebrated cultural landmarks on this full-day trip from Sofia. Visit the remarkable Rila Monastery, the country’s largest and most important monastery, and explore the historic Boyana Church, both recognised as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Take in the monastery’s striking architecture and spiritual atmosphere, then continue to Boyana Church to admire its renowned 13th-century frescoes. Depending on your preferred travel style, this experience can be enjoyed as a self-guided tour or with a private guide for added insight along the way.
Take in the monastery’s striking architecture and spiritual atmosphere, then continue to Boyana Church to admire its renowned 13th-century frescoes.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
10 Hours
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Sofia, Rila Monastery
Languages
Bulgarian, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transport (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- English speaking guide (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- E-guide (If the self-guided option is chosen)
- Unique conversational audio guide (in the self-guided option)
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee Boyana Church
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Sofia, BG
Tour start
Sofia, BG
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Sofia.
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