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Tour to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia
Free cancellation
Place: Sofia
Duration: up to 8 hours
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian
Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Mobile voucher accepted
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Do this because
- Experience Bulgaria on a one-day trip from Sofia to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
- Discover unique frescoes from the 11th century and the characteristic architecture of the Bulgarian Revival of the beginning of the 19th century
- Visit the complex of the Rila Monastery, which has five museums and a rich library
What to expect
In this tour you will visit two sites of the UNESCO list, which are some of the most sought-after monuments of ancient Bulgarian history.
You will discover unique frescoes from the 11th century and the characteristic architecture of the Bulgarian Revival of the beginning of the 19th century. The complex of the Rila Monastery has five museums with a rich library, which preserves around 3,5000 unique exhibits, which include nearly 300 manuscripts and more than 9,000 print and graphic publications dating back from the 11th to the 19th century. You will have the opportunity to discover the whole monastery.
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Important to know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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What’s included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver
Audio Guide - Rila Monastery and Museum in six languages
Audio recordings for 5 museums
Map of Rila Monastery
Map of Boyana church
Parking fee
What’s not included
Entrance fee to Boyana church (5 € per person)
Entrance fee to Rila Monastery museum (4-8 € per person / 5 museums)
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Rila Monastery
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Provider
AudioGuide Bulgaria
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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