Bulgaria · UNESCO Heritage Sites

9-Hour Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour from Sofia

9 Hours Round trip from 2643 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Rila Monastery, Bulgaria's largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery
02 See the medieval Boyana Church, a UNESCO-listed site on the outskirts of Sofia
03 Explore two of Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day
04 Travel from Sofia with hassle-free round-trip transportation

Enjoy two of Bulgaria's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this full-day tour from Sofia. Visit the Rila Monastery, the country's largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery, and see the medieval Boyana Church on the outskirts of the capital. Travel with hassle-free, affordable, and flexible round-trip transportation for a convenient day of cultural discovery.

Visit the Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sofia, Rila Monastery

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip

Meet your tour guide behind St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and begin the tour.
Visit the Rila Monastery, the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
Proceed to a local restaurant for authentic cuisine.
See the Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia.
Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.