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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$41.66
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Overview
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour takes you to Bulgaria's most significant historical sites, including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This full-day excursion combines stunning frescoes with rich cultural history in the breathtaking Rila mountains.
- 🏛️ Visit Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a key figure in Bulgarian spirituality and culture.
- 🎨 Admire the magnificent 19th-century frescoes that showcase the talent of the Bulgarian Revival painting school.
- 🗺️ Enjoy a guided tour exploring the secrets and history of Bulgaria's largest monastery.
- ⛪ Discover Boyana Church, featuring three buildings, with the eastern church dating back to the 10th century.
- 🖼️ Marvel at the breathtaking frescoes from 1259 that represent one of the most important collections of medieval art.
- 🚐 Travel in comfort with transport provided by an air-conditioned minivan for a pleasant journey.
- 🗣️ Benefit from an English-speaking driver/guide who provides insights throughout the tour.
- 📱 Utilize an online audio-guide available in multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Russian, compatible with your smartphone and earphones.
- 🏨 Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off services for a hassle-free experience.
- 💶 Optional live guide in Spanish, Italian, or French available for an additional €100 per booking.
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Online audio-guide in Eg, Fr, Sp, It, De, Rus (use with your smartphone & earphones)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Live Guide in Spanish, Italian, French - 100 € per booking
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee for Boyana church
Meeting point
Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
Return details
Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)
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Rila MonasteryRila Monastery was founded in the 10th century by St John of Rila, a hermit canonized by the Orthodox Church. His ascetic dwelling and tomb became a holy site and were transformed into a monastic complex which played an important role in the spiritual and social life of medieval Bulgaria. Destroyed by fire at the beginning of the 19th century, the complex was rebuilt between 1834 and 1862. A characteristic example of the Bulgarian Renaissance (18th–19th centuries), the monument symbolizes the awareness of a Slavic cultural identity following centuries of occupation.
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Boyana ChurchLocated on the outskirts of Sofia, Boyana Church consists of three buildings. The eastern church was built in the 10th century, then enlarged at the beginning of the 13th century by Sebastocrator Kaloyan, who ordered a second two storey building to be erected next to it. The frescoes in this second church, painted in 1259, make it one of the most important collections of medieval paintings. The ensemble is completed by a third church, built at the beginning of the 19th century. This site is one of the most complete and perfectly preserved monuments of east European medieval art.
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Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Tour
Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe
$41.66
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!