Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia

Name: Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia
Brand: Hellotickets
SKU: HTProd54344
Price: 28 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1070 reviews)

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Duration: 8 hours

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Discover two hidden Bulgarian gems with this full-day excursion to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia . Visit these two important monuments in Bulgaria's capital and choose from a variety of options available: a guided tour of Rila and Boyana with a local guide , with audio guide or just the bus trip to Rila without Boyana.

On board a comfortable vehicle admire the views of rural Bulgaria and learn about the history of these medieval World Heritage Sites, explore a fascinating exhibition at the Rila Monastery Museum and also see the pre-Renaissance frescoes of the Boyana Church that decorate its interior walls.

Explore two symbols of the Bulgarian capital with this full-day excursion to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia .
Choose from several tour options: expert guided tour , audio guide or just transport to the Rila, without a visit to Boyana.
Travel in a comfortable bus with a professional guide to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites .
Visit the museum of the Rila Monastery and also see the famous medieval frescoes of the Boyana Church, as well as a beautiful gilded iconostasis .

Full day excursion to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia.
Choice of excursion with guide, audio guide or only transport to the Rila.
Air-conditioned vehicle.
Professional local driver/guide.

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Experience the history and culture of Bulgaria in one day with this tour to the Rila Monastery and Boyana Church from Sofia . Join this approximately 8-hour tour on board a comfortable coach with a local guide and travel to two medieval Bulgarian UNESCO World Heritage Sites .

Immerse yourself in the richness of these two Bulgarian treasures and choose from several options available. Opt for an expert-guided tour of the Rila and Boyana, or choose the convenience of an audio guide. If you prefer, you can also opt for bus transport to Rila only, unaccompanied and without the visit to Boyana.

The imposing 10th century Rila Monastery stands amidst lush nature at 1147 metres above sea level. Visit its medieval interior and see everything from its arcaded balconies and historic biblical frescoes, to its interesting museum exhibits and gold-plated iconostasis . Enjoy free time to explore the monastery at your own pace.

At the medieval Orthodox Church of Boyana, a temple on the outskirts of Sofia, you will see frescoes dating from the 11th, 13th and 19th centuries . Marvel at the Italian pre-Renaissance paintings that adorn the interior, gaze at more than 240 figures of angels, apostles, saints and sinners depicted and witness spiritual grandeur and artistic expression.

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This full day trip was a treasure that I will treasure forever in my memory.

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We were amazed by the grandeur of the place. We strolled through the quiet courtyard of the monastery and entered the church, where a magnificent iconostasis and amazing frescoes adorned the walls.

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We had the opportunity to go to the Boyana church. Its impressive pre-Renaissance frescoes were a true work of art that transported us through time. It was as if the walls were talking, sharing stories that echoed in every corner.

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From the very beginning, we immersed ourselves in rural Bulgaria, marveling at its natural splendor on our way to the Rila Monastery.