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Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia
Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia
Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia
Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia
Private Tour to Rila monastery and Stob pyramids from Sofia

Private tour to Rila monastery, Visiting winery and Boyana church

By campfirebg, ltd
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €179 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Small group bigger experience!

Immerse your self in to the Rila National park, where we will show you the hidden treaser of the early Christianity.

Deep in the Rila Mountain, in the southwestern part of Bulgaria is situated the biggest symbol of Christianity in Bulgaria- Rila Monastery. The Monastery was founded by the hermit St. Ivan Rilski in the beginning of X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After our immersion in ancient times, we will go to a winery named “Medy valley” to taste the fruits of this holy mountain. There we can find some lokal grape variety like “Rubin” and “Shiroka Melnishka”.
Тhe winery has spectacular mountain views

Last but not least, we will visit the very special Boyana church- аnоtther UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Boyana Church for short, is famous for its remarkable medieval frescoes, among which the remarkable images from 1259. That means 50years before Giotto

Activity location

  • Rila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
    • ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Private tour to Rila monastery, Visiting winery and Boyana church
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€179.00 x 1 Adult€179.00
Total
Price is €179.00
Until Sat, 2 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedCoffee and/or Tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGST (Goods and Services Tax)

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Rila Monastery
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's "must see" UNESCO heritage! Is the biggest monastery complex from 10th centre in the Balkan Peninsula. Phenomenal Architectural model in Revival style.
Boyana Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
An inspiring temple, with unique frescoes from the 13th century. The murals from the first part of the church are dated from 1259 pre-renaissance period!
Rila National Park
  • 1h
s the largest national park in Bulgaria spanning an area of 810.46 km2. It was established on 24 February 1992 to protect several ecosystems of national importance. Its altitude varies from 800m. to 2,925 m (9,596 ft) at Musala Peak, the highest summit in the Balkan Peninsula. There are 120 glacial lakes, including the prominent Seven Rila Lakes. Many rivers have their source in the national park.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRila Monastery
    • 2643, Rila, Bulgaria, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPatriarchal Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky
    • ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
    • 1000, Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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