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From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery with Options

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Starts
Sofia
Duration
7 Hrs.
Languages
English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and French
Admission
Printed voucher

Description

Discover Bulgaria's captivating heritage on a full-day tour from Sofia! Visit two renowned UNESCO World Heritage Sites just outside the city with the guidance of a local expert, ensuring a day filled with intriguing insights and historical revelations.

Begin your adventure at the magnificent St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, where your knowledgeable guide awaits. Enjoy a seamless journey to Rila Monastery, a stunning Eastern Orthodox site, renowned for its grand architecture and serene surroundings.

After exploring the monastery, savor a traditional Bulgarian lunch featuring grilled trout at a nearby restaurant. Then, continue your journey back to Sofia to visit Boyana Church, famous for its elaborate medieval frescoes that provide a glimpse into Bulgaria's religious artistry.

This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and comfort, ideal for those interested in architecture and history. Book now to experience the rich traditions and wonders of Sofia and its surroundings!

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Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide/driver
Fuel
Parking fees
Online audio guides in English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, and Italian

Destinations

Sofia - city in BulgariaSofia

Map

Attractions

Photo of Beautiful view of the Orthodox Rila Monastery, a famous tourist attraction and cultural heritage monument in the Rila Nature Park mountains in Bulgaria.Rila Monastery
Boyana Church Museum, Vitosha, Sofia City, Sofia-City, BulgariaBoyana Church

Options

Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Struma Rafting
Includes: transfer from meeting point in Sofia, online audio-guide for Rila Monastery in Eng, Fre, Ger, Ita, Spa and Rus (smartphone and internet are required to use the audioguide). Boat rafting experience is paid separately cash only 30€ to driver.
Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana in English
English-speaking guide, ONLINE only audio-guides access (no hardware audio-guide), smartphone and internet access required to use this service.
Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana (Online Audioguide)
Tour to Rila Monastery with online audio guide. Commentary is available in Spanish, Italian, German, French and Russian. A smartphone, headphones and internet connection are required to access the online audio-guide files.
From Sofia: Full-Day Tour to Rila Monastery and Thermae
The tour includes: transfer from Serdika Meeting point, audio guide for Rila Monastery, English guide/driver. This small group tour is without Boyana church. Audio Guide for Rila Monastery in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian and German.

Good to know

• The Rila Monastery Shuttle service is delivered in shared vehicles. When booking this service you agree to share the same vehicle with other travel customers. • Please bring warm clothing and women should take care to have their shoulders and knees covered • Please be aware that the tour will not include Boyana Church during Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve

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