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Rila Monastery and Boiana church private tour
- Duration6 hours
- Max Travelers8 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, Bus Tours
Overview
You have the chance to visit two UNESCO world heritage sites in one day- Boyana church and Rila Monastery.
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What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
Boyana church entry ticket- 12 lv (6 euro) per person
Lunch
Gratuities
Rila Monastery museums- History museum, Monastery ecconomy museum, Hrelyo defense tower
Itinerary
Rila Monastery is the biggest active male orthodox monastery in Bulgaria, founded by the first Bulgarian hermit- Saint Ivan Rilski in the 10th century. After the big fire in 1833 the monastery was rebuilt anew, the only building which remained from the old monastery is the defense tower. In the Monastery you will have the chance to visit: The Church u201cBirth of the Holly Virginu201d with the relics of Saint John of Rila (Ivan Rilski), the coffin of Tsar Boris III, the monastery kitchen /called Magernitsa/, Hrelyou2019s defence tower, history and monastery economy museum. Visit to Saint Yoanu2019s Cave possible only in good weather.
Boyana church and its beautiful frescos.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.