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Rila Monastery with Optional Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia is a tour in Bansko. Rila Monastery with Optional Boyana Church Day Trip from Sofia has a rating of 4.60/5.00.

Discover two of Bulgaria’s UNESCO World Heritage gems on this day trip from Sofia. Traveling by minibus, admire rural Bulgaria on route to the Rila Monastery in the pine-carpeted Rila Mountains. Take a guided tour of the medieval treasure with its fresco-coated church, and visit its fascinating museum. Then, after time to explore independently, continue to Boyana Church, near Sofia, to marvel at its spectacular pre-Renaissance frescoes. Entrance fees not included.

Important: As of November 2024, Boyana Church now does not take reservations in advance, so we can not guarantee all visits. If entry is unavailable on your booked day, you will be able to visit St. Ivan's Cave at Rila Monastery as an alternative.

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Bulgaria

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Rila Monastery

Nestled in the heart of Bulgaria's Rila Mountains, the Rila Monastery is a breathtaking sight to behold. As I approached...

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