Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour | La Vacanza Travel

Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour

Duration: 6 to 9 hours
Destination: Bulgaria, Sofia Region, Sofia
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  • 6 to 9 hours
  • Sofia
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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

What Can You Expect?

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

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

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

Additional Info

  • 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

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel, apartment, hostel, Sofia airport pick up, bus or train station, private address

Airports

  • Vrazhdebna Airport, Sofia Bulgaria


Departure 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 & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

6 to 9 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Allan R

07 Apr, 2024

Communication before the excursion was excellent. We discussed with the guide the time when access to the Boyana Church was available. The guide/driver was first class. He spoke very good English and provided a wealth of interesting information. We stopped at an excellent restaurant for lunch before going on to the Rila Monastery. The whole day out was planned and well paced.

Alini_C

26 Mar, 2024

Wonderful day with Vladi to the Rila monastery. He was very punctual and kindly accepted my last minute reservation. The car was clean and comfortable and when I told him I might get carsick he took extra care to drive carefully. At the monastery he talked me through centuries of Hulgarian history and told me the story behind the murals. He was knowledgeable about everything regarding the history, culture of Bulgaria. We walked around with him providing fascinating context behind certain structures. He even helped me souvenir shop and grab something to eat in spite of the snow. The drive was very comfortable and as a solo female traveler I felt very safe with Vladi. I highly recommend this tour over the package group tours which tend to get repetitive and prevent you from actually immersing in the experience. Thank you Vladi for a safe, interesting and fun day!

IVAN_V

30 Dec, 2023

The Professor, as we called him, showed up promptly at 10am in front of our apartment for our trip. His English is very good, but pay closer attention if you're not used to Bulgarian accents. We stopped first at Boyana Church, but it took a little longer than expected since we were behind a large tour group & they limit entry, for the church is very small & beautiful. (During peak season, book ahead so you will be given preference!!) The patriarch that was working gave us a very informative tour, since there was only 3 others inside! Afterwards, we were ready for a bite to eat, so he stopped at a gas station that had a McD's, as well; very flexible for us. Then, it was off to the Rila Monastery. The roads were icy (late Dec.) the closer we got, but he handled the turns like a professional driver. We were able to pull to the side on the mountain to purchase honey from generational bee keeper near the monastery. I highly recommend his honey!! There's also a delicious restaurant there, if you'd like something before or after the monastery. (Men, please remove your hat when inside a church!) The professor waited for us to tour the monastery & offered us an extended tour to visit Lake Borgas. We had to hurry to get there before dark, but the Professor was up to the challenge as we raced down the mountain road. We made it in time for the scenic view for some pictures. He dropped us off in front of our apartment around 6:30pm, but remember we extended our tour, so it was later than the usual tour. I highly recommend this tour for a small group. This offered us flexibility for our family & very personalized. I don't feel like his car is suitable for 6 adults, but only 5 for comfort. We had 2 adults & 4 children & were comfortable. The drive is very scenic, especially when going to the lake. If you are prone to motion or car sickness, even just a little, bring Dramamine! The mountain roads are curvy & you will feel it, especially in the backseat! If you're not used to Bulgarian driving, you're in for a real adventure!😉

Joseph_J

27 Jun, 2022

One has to wonder how interesting a tiny old church and ancient monastery can possibly be. The church has some of the finest and best preserved frescos in Europe and the monastery is set in terrain that takes you back in time. The church time is very brief but the historian-attendant is generous with his time and explanations if no one is waiting to enter. It was a great day trip. The tour, tour company and guide are all very professional and accommodating.

739ramiz

28 Jun, 2020

Krasi, thank you for providing is a spot on service! The driver was always on time, gave us the background information we were looking for. The service has always been provides just on time and we never had to wait! The car was always clean and as ordered! Thank you! Looking forward to doing business with you in the future! Alle the best!

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