Embark on a UNESCO World Heritage day trip from Sofia to explore the stunning Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Choose from guided tours or transport-only options.
Embark on a UNESCO World Heritage day trip from Sofia to explore the stunning Rila Monastery and Boyana Church. Choose from guided tours or transport-only options.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
- St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 09:00 departure from the starting point. Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Driver/Tour guide in English
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Parking fees
- Driver/Tour guide in English
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 4 euros per person)
- Audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English (approx. 5 euros per person)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Admission to Boyana Church (approx. 5 euros per person) and Rila Monastery Museum (approx. 4 euros per person)
- Audio guide in Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or English (approx. 5 euros per person)
- Food and drinks
Explore two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on this day trip from Sofia. Travel by minibus and enjoy the scenic views of rural Bulgaria on the way to the Rila Monastery, nestled in the pine-covered Rila Mountains. Join a guided tour of this medieval marvel, featuring a church adorned with frescoes, and explore its intriguing museum. After some…
Explore two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites on this day trip from Sofia. Travel by minibus and enjoy the scenic views of rural Bulgaria on the way to the Rila Monastery, nestled in the pine-covered Rila Mountains. Join a guided tour of this medieval marvel, featuring a church adorned with frescoes, and explore its intriguing museum. After some free time to wander, proceed to Boyana Church, located near Sofia, to admire its stunning pre-Renaissance frescoes. Please note that entrance fees are not included.
Important: Starting November 2024, Boyana Church no longer accepts advance reservations, so visits cannot be guaranteed. If entry is unavailable on your scheduled day, you will have the opportunity to visit St. Ivan’s Cave at Rila Monastery as an alternative.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
- Not wheelchair accessible or stroller friendly
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Exceptions to the standard program:
- Boyana church will NOT be visited on the following days: 1st of January (the tour starts at 11 AM on that day only); The day of Orthodox Easter; 24th and 25th December.
- Hand disinfectant will be provided for free throughout the tour.
- All touch points in the vehicles will be cleaned frequently.
- Minimum traveler age is 5 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
