Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Transfer: Comfortable Journey to UNESCO Heritage Sites
4.8
13 Ratings
Sofia
Take pleasure in a cozy travel from Sofia’s center to two UNESCO heritage locations - the Rila Monastery and the Boyana Church. You will be allotted roughly 3 hours of leisure time at the monastery to wander around the compound, visit museums, and have a lunch pause. The anticipated arrival back in Sofia’s center should fall between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Board a comfortable van/ bus and enjoy a 2-hour scenic drive to the Rila Monastery. There, if you have booked the self- guided tour, you will have 3 hours to explore the monastery complex and to have a lunch break OR if you have booked the guided option - you will also have about 40- minute guided tour in the monastery.
The expected return in Sofia is between 5:00 - 5:30 pm.
Points of Interest
- pl. “Sveti Aleksandar Nevski” 1A
What's Included
- English-speaking guide or driver
- Visit to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Location
Rila Monastery Trip from Sofia
ulitsa "Oborishte"
The meeting point is behind Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, next to cafe La Cathedrale.
Please be there at 8:45 and ask for travel agency City Tour.
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/i2eBTcAXVSgap3yM9
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(13 Ratings)
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Losnardos30
Feb 7, 2024
Do not miss it. - Our guide Philip was magnificent, friendly, prepared and very professional. The Rila monastery is spectacular and the Boyana church is amazing.
We highly recommend this visit and tour.
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Izquierdoe
Nov 29, 2023
Diving into history - Sensational, our guide Antonio, super attentive and friendly, the visit is more than recommended, the Rila monastery is amazing and the icons and relics are very well preserved. The small church that we visited at the end with paintings from the 12th century are fantastic We went to eat on Antonio's recommendation to a restaurant a little further down from the monasteries and the food was brutal, delicious, very good price and quality, traditional Bulgarian food. The service was very good, we were so delighted with the guide that we will repeat tomorrow visit plovnid!12/10.highly recommended
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Pierreaubertb
Oct 30, 2023
Superb experience for magical places - Very nice experience, superb visits, we were amazed!!
Top driver and guide, very good price ratio and a great day!!
We highly recommend this experience
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Tonyu637
Oct 26, 2023
Recommended day trip - Incredible trip, the Rila Monestry was stunning, in a fabulous location. Boyana church home to amazing mediaeval wall paintings.
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Voyager789619
Sep 27, 2023
Very good tour! - The tour was on time. The guide was nice and responsible. Both churches were beautiful and worth the time. We took our luggages to the bus. It's convenient to people who has one day time to see the wonder.
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Robertvi5733ti
Sep 21, 2023
Amazing - The tour leader was very nice and helpful and knew what he was talking about, amazing views all over
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Emmetth717
Sep 15, 2023
Great experience - Great experience. Yanislav was a brilliant guide,spoke perfect English and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Raffaellacw9172ts
Aug 30, 2023
Nice experience Rila Monastery - I visited the Rila Monastery /Boyana church with City Tour and it was a really nice experience. I got Just the Trip and i felt Safe all the time. We left in time and could enjoy the Art and Nature around the Monastery. It is really worth the time and money. I can only recommend! Thanks so much City Tour Team ;)
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Fabianaclaudiap
Aug 19, 2023
Rila and Boyana - Very organized transfer to Rila Monastiry and Boyana church (10lev not included as advertised). We chose a self guided tour but were still be able to get preciusinformation from the guide during the transfer. Staff is really really nice and kind and the guy with us was highly prepared and nice. Absolutely raccomeded!
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Virginieginette
Apr 19, 2024
Visit rila monastery and cave - Very good excursion, magnificent landscapes, very friendly guide, entries to the different places are almost all free
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