Explore Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, delve into medieval history, and discover the natural beauty of Rila National Park with expert mountain guides.
Explore Rila Monastery and Boyana Church, delve into medieval history, and discover the natural beauty of Rila National Park with expert mountain guides.
- Rila Monastery - Embark on a one-day tour to Bulgaria’s largest monastery, established in the 14th century. Located 2 hours from Sofia, it sits at the base of the Rila mountain at an elevation of approximately 1100 meters, offering courtyard views of peaks reaching around 2700 meters. The visit lasts about 2.5 hours and includes a historical…
- Rila Monastery - Embark on a one-day tour to Bulgaria’s largest monastery, established in the 14th century. Located 2 hours from Sofia, it sits at the base of the Rila mountain at an elevation of approximately 1100 meters, offering courtyard views of peaks reaching around 2700 meters. The visit lasts about 2.5 hours and includes a historical overview of the monastery. Optional museum visits are available (historical museum, Hrel tower, kitchen, guest rooms, and ethnographic museum). There is no entrance fee for the monastery, but museum visits are not included in the tour price. Afterwards, return to Sofia to visit The Boyan Church, situated in the southern part of the city, a 2-hour drive away. Entry is subject to reservation due to limited visitor capacity (ticket not included, 5 euros). The visit lasts 30 minutes. Both sites are part of the UNESCO cultural heritage, with the church showcasing construction phases from the 11th, 13th, and 19th centuries.
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
- Dinner
- Dinner
We will give you historical knowledge at the highest level, you will touch the cultural heritage of the Middle Ages. Our experience as mountain guides will give you information about the surrounding mountains and landscapes during the trip.Surrounded by the forests of the Rila National Park, we have the opportunity to see the flora and fauna (protected…
We will give you historical knowledge at the highest level, you will touch the cultural heritage of the Middle Ages. Our experience as mountain guides will give you information about the surrounding mountains and landscapes during the trip.Surrounded by the forests of the Rila National Park, we have the opportunity to see the flora and fauna (protected territory).Historical events and facts give a feeling of being transported back centuries and detached for a short time from the new age.
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.