Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

Rila Monastery is the biggest active male orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, founded by the first Bulgarian hermit- Saint Ivan Rilski in the 10th century. After the big fire in 1833 the monastery was rebuilt anew, the only building which remained from the old monastery is the defense tower. In the Monastery you will have the chance to visit: The Church “Birth of the Holly Virgin” with the relics of Saint John of Rila (Ivan Rilski), the coffin of Tsar Boris III, the monastery kitchen /called Magernitsa/, Hrelyo’s defence tower, history and monastery economy museum. Visit to Saint Yoan’s Cave possible only in good weather.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boyana Church, 3 Boyansko Ezero Str., Sofia 1616 Bulgaria

Boyana church and its beautiful frescos.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Rila Monastery and Boiana chur
9/8/2020 - 4/20/2025

Monday - Sunday :

06:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Duration: 6 To 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel, apartment, hostel, Sofia airport pick up, bus or train station, private address

Airports

• Vrazhdebna Airport, Sofia Bulgaria

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private transportation
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• WiFi on board
• Bottled water

Not Included

• Boyana church entry ticket- 10 lv (5 euro) per person
• Lunch
• Gratuities

Facilities