Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery | La Vacanza Travel

Private Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Bulgaria, Sofia Region, Sofia
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  • 8 hours
  • Sofia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit Rila Monastery and Boyana church, UNESCO World Heritage sites. Relive history as your guide's commentary takes you back into time. This is a Private Tour so you will not be combined with other people besides those in your reservation- there will be a private car and a private driver- guide just for you! And you will be able to stop for pictures, shops and other things whenever you want! Enjoy a full-day tour out in the mountains with a convenient hotel pick up and drop off.

*Women should have thier knees and shoulders covered on 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 the 31st of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.

Most times the trips are done with eco friendly cars - with cng engine or electro mobiles, so that we can help fighting the air polution.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

First you will head to the Rila Monastery- the biggest monastery in Bulgaria. It was established back in the 10th century. The current buildings are from the mid 19th century, with a defensive tower that survived from the 14th century.

In the monastery complex you will admire the impressive architecture and frescoes.

During the guided tour (45 minutes) in the inner yard and the monastery museum, you will discover the most precious pieces that are kept from the past and all the facts and stories about the biggest Bulgarian monastery complex. You will also have the chance to see an old and authentic monk room!

Before going back to Sofia, you will have free time for a lunch break in a great local restourant with delicious cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours

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

On the way back you will stop at the great UNESCO historical place – Boyana church, dating back to the 11th century, which has unique and very well preserved frescoes and pictures from the 13th century period. You will have the chance to explore the church and learn its hisotry from your guide.

The expected return in Sofia is at 5pm.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private driver- guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Transportation by an A/C car
  • A trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

Exclusions
  • Boyana Church entrance ticket- 5 euro
  • Rila Monastery museum & monk room entrance ticket- 4 euro
  • Food & personal expenses
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel/ adress pick up at 9;00 am.- please indicate it.


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

d0ming0y

20 Apr, 2024

We were 4 guys doing the trip in spanish with Ralitsa. She was an amazing guide, she explained us everything about the monastery and the church. She also helped us to move by ourselves around the monastery and answered many questions about many items for the group when we went back Sofia. Antonio also was part of the organisation guiding the group in English. I really recommend them! Thanks both for the tour!

C2115HJreginad

18 Apr, 2024

Excellent journey!! Beautiful location! The guide, Julian Balahurov is really the best company to visit the surroundings of Sofia Julian accompanied us on the visit to the Rila Monastery and the Boyana Church making our trip a pleasant day, transmitting their knowledge and their feeling of pride in their culture and history. IHe also sang for us! Thank you Julian!

Venture52014502250

16 Apr, 2024

The place was beautiful. We sent the day there and it was a great experience. Antonio was our Spanish speaking guide. He was the best! His Spanish was amazing and explained everything perfectly. He also answered all of our questions (even the ones related to Bulgaria but not to the trip) & recommended several places to go visit, where to eat, etc... Antonio was the best, very kind and friendly. We had the best time

130jackieq

01 Apr, 2024

Such a beautiful stunning place to visit,inside the church is stunning but you can't take photos and I didn't, I would recommend this trip but please bring Leva /cash as they do not have card payment facility in the restaurant or monastery to pay for food or gifts extra tickets donations ect.

scottpG4417RL

28 Mar, 2024

Yanni, the tour was really friendly and welcoming. He made sure everyone was at ease explaining the plan for the day and repeating regular. He was very knowledgeable on the journey and always happy to answer questions. Beautiful place and great guide 😊

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