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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
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8 to 9 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Russian, English
Overview
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.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Oposit entrance coffe La Cattedrale
Start time
08:30 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Rila Monastery
One-day tour to the largest monastery in Bulgaria, built in the 14th century, 2 hours from Sofia, located at the foot of the Rila mountain at an altitude of about 1100 meters above sea level, with a view from its courtyard to peaks with a height of about 2700 meters, the visit to the monastery lasts about 2.5 hours, including an explanation of the history of the monastery, there are museums to visit upon request (historical museum, Hrel tower, kitchen, guest rooms and ethnographic museum), the monastery has no entrance fee, the museums are not included in the price of the tour.Later back to Sofia visit The Boyan Church is located in the southern part of Sofia 2 hours drive a way, depending on the reservation of time to enter it, due to the limited capacity for visitors(ticket not included on price 5 euro) 30 min.Half hour be on last spot arrive,both places are part of the UNESCO cultural heritage, the church is a building in 3 stages of construction from 11 , 13th and 19th.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Tsetso
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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