Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour From Sofia

Description

Two objects in the UNESCO list, some of the most sought-after material monuments of ancient Bulgarian history. • Unique frescoes from the 11th century and triumph of the Bulgarian Revival in 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, 9,000 print and graphic publications from the 11th-19th century. You will have the opportunity to get to know the whole monastery, including 16 objects.

Included

  • Minibus
  • Professional driver or guide - host
  • Audio Guide Rila Monastery in ENG | FR | SP | IT | RU | BG | DE |
  • Audio records for 5 museums Rila Monastery
  • Map of Rila Monastery
  • Map + Audio guide of Boyana church

Excluded

  • Entrance fee for Boyana church (5 € per person)
  • Entrance fee for Rila Monastery museum (5-10 € per person / 1-5 museums)
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

Other information:

  • The monastery roads are mostly cobblestone, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
  • When entering the monastery, knees and shoulders must be covered. There are few places to eat around the monastery, so from April to October, we recommend bringing food with you. From November to March, we organize a stop at a nearby restaurant, as the colder weather makes outdoor dining uncomfortable.
  • Bring cash (preferably Bulgarian leva) — shops, restaurants in the area, and museums in the monastery mainly accept cash.

The Boyana church is closed on the 1st of January, on the Sunday of the Orthodox Easter, on the 24th of December, the 25th of December - and on such days the tour is done only to the Rila Monastery.

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