Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour

Duration: 8 hours

Provided by Zelanos Tours

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Overview of the tour in Sofia

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour is a full-day tour that visits two very important sites in Bulgaria's history. Starting with the Rila Monastery which is by far one of the biggest and most important orthodox cloisters in Bulgaria. Since 1976 it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fascinating architecture and history. Located in the thick forests of Rila mountain, the environment itself adds a lot of depth to its ancient background.

Close to the monastery, there is a legendary cave where the founder of the monastery, St. Ivan Rilski, lived in harmony with nature until he was buried there.

The second part of the tour features the glorious Boyana Church which is located a little bit out of Sofia. Receiving its UNESCO title in 1979, the building boasts Byzantine architecture and historical interior designs. The church dates back to the early middle ages and owes its recognition to the colorful frescoes on the walls that display 89 different scenes with over 240 human figures.

This day tour offers an exciting opportunity to visit one of Bulgaria's holiest historical buildings, along with featuring the beautiful landscapes of the region.

This activity includes:

Rila Monastery
Boyana Church
English speaking licensed guide
English speaking driver
All tour assistance
All transfers
Entrance fees
Light lunch

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Once you make a booking you'll get an email confirmation that asks about your accommodation where you will be picked up.

Please note that we prefer accepting cash.

Things to note

Important message: It's VERY important to make a booking with at least 24 hours notice. All bookings made within the time limit will be rejected by tour provider.

Please note that the price does not include gratuities to the guide and the driver (optional).