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PEAKS AND LAKES OF THE PIRIN & RILA MOUNTAINS

THE GRAND BALKANS CIRCLE – RHODOPES, PIRIN, RILA & VITOSHA

HIKING & CULTURE TREK “THE FOUR MOUNTAINS CIRCUIT”

VITOSHA, RILA & PIRIN – THE GREAT SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ORPHEUS (RHODOPE)

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Rhodope, Pirin, RIla & Vitosha mountains in a nutshell.

Sense the calm of winter magic in Bulgaria’s best-loved mountains.

Walk through the least-known and most authentic parts of Bulgaria - the Western Rhodopes.

SUMMITS AND LAKES OF THE RILA & PIRIN MOUNTAINS

The highest summits of the Balkans, and the best of Bulgaria's high altitude trails at your own pace!

THE SEVEN RILA LAKES, RILA MOUNTAINS

Arguably the most famous hiking area of the Rila Mountains. At least 7 strong reasons to pay a visit.

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Rila Monastery & Boyana Church (DAILY TOUR/SHUTTLE BUS FROM SOFIA)

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Every day, 7 days a week! Everyday Tour from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church for 35 Euro per person. Two UNESCO sites in one day! This is the most affordable way to visit two famous Bulgarian attractions.

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Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see if you are a tourist with a free day in Sofia. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – a work of one of the most famous Bulgarian Revival Period painters, the gilded iconostasis, the fabulous mountain views… and the unique combination of them all makes the visit to the monastery extraordinary and memorable one. You will have at least two full hours of free time at the Rila Monastery to explore it for yourself, enter the main church and take photos of the narthex’s gallery, admire the exhibits in the History Museum of the Monastery, try the tasty mekitsi (Bulgarian donuts) with delicious buffalo’s milk (local specialty) or even have a short walk in the area; If you would like to learn more you may hire a local guide (and share the cost with the other participants) on spot; Boyana Church’s frescoes bring epochal change in the mural painting and are considered predecessors of the European Renaissance. The majority of more then 240 figures depicted there have individuality, vitality and psychological dept.

Remarks & Logistics: Advance booking required; The meeting point is behind Alexandar Nevski Cathedral at 9:00 am sharp; Expected return to Sofia around 16:30-17:00 pm.

ADDITIONAL DEPARTURE HOURS DURING THE EASTER HOLIDAYS! (*Special timetables, rates and conditions apply during the Easter holidays! Note that these may show differences as compared to the normal tour program as per above)

Price: 35 euro per person (available with English-Speaking guide or with Spanish and Italian-Speaking guides on weekends and on certain dates all visible in the booking calendar); 35 euro for a tour with an Audioguide in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German or Russian); 30 euro per person for transportation only ticket; Admission fees (not included): 4 Euro for Rila Monastery Museum, 5 Euro for Boyana Church Local guides: English speaking guides can be hired at Rila Monastery (15 Euro per group) and at Boyana Church (5 Euro per group). For guides speaking other languages it is a subject of availability. The price includes : All transportation along the route: Sofia – Rila Monastery – Boyana Church – Sofia, English speaking driver/guide, VAT and parking fees;

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PEAKS AND LAKES OF THE PIRIN & RILA MOUNTAINS

THE SEVEN RILA LAKES, RILA MOUNTAINS

SUMMITS AND LAKES OF THE RILA & PIRIN MOUNTAINS

VITOSHA, RILA & PIRIN – THE GREAT SNOWSHOEING ADVENTURE

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ORPHEUS (RHODOPE)

SCHEDULED DEPARTURE DATES! Our bestseller, exploring the most scenic high trails of Bulgaria.

Sense the calm of winter magic in Bulgaria’s best-loved mountain ranges.

Walk through the least-known and most authentic parts of Bulgaria - the Western Rhodopes.

The highest summits of the Balkans, and the best of Bulgaria's high altitude trails at your own pace!

Arguably the most famous hiking area of the Rila Mountains. At least 7 strong reasons to pay a visit.

HIKING & CULTURE TREK “THE FOUR MOUNTAINS CIRCUIT”

Rhodope, Pirin, RIla & Vitosha mountains in a nutshell, combined with famous culture sites.

What make us stand out of the crowd?

Outstanding reputation

Licensed and fully bonded tour operator

Biggest choice of tours and packages

Unbeatable value for money

Flexibility on every level

Outstanding customer service

Emergency support

Ground transfers always on time

Financial security

Group discounts

Traventuria

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RILA MONASTERY & BOYANA CHURCH - EVERY DAY (bestseller)

The Rila Monastery and Boyana Church - Every Day tour is the best way to spend your free day in Sofia. Join the original and best selling tour from Sofia and enjoy the two most famous and photographed Bulgarian UNESCO sites as well as the amazing Rila National Park. Travel in a modern air-conditioned minibus and discover Rila Monastery and Boyana Church with the benefit of having a professional guide by your side.

Rila Monastery is definitely a must-see sight. The arcaded balconies, the unique frescoes – done by one of the most famous Bulgarian Revival Period painters, the gilded iconostasis, the fabulous mountain view will make your visit to the monastery a memorable one. You will have around an hour of free time at the Rila Monastery to explore this unique UNESCO site, enter the main church and take photos of the narthex’s gallery, admire the exhibits in the History Museum of the Monastery, try the tasty "mekitsi" (Bulgarian doughnuts) with delicious buffalo’s yogurt (local specialty) or even have a short walk in the area;

The Boyana Church's frescoes bring epochal change in the Bulgarian mural painting and are considered predecessors of the European Renaissance. The majority of more than 240 figures depicted there have individuality, vitality and psychological depth.

Prices and discounts

April – October 30 Euro per adult; 25 Euro per child (6-12 years old). November – March 35 Euro per adult; 30 Euro per child (6-12 years old).

All prices include English/Spanish speaking guide, modern A/C equipped vehicle and all transportation costs. Prices do not include entrance fees for Boyana church, the museum in Rila Monastery, any personal expenses, food, beverages and gratuities.

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Tour Highlights

• Join the most popular and best-selling trip from Sofia
• Discover the two most frequented Bulgarian UNESCO sites
• Uncover the fascinating history of Boyana Church and Rila Monastery with a guide
• Travel with a modern air-conditioned minibus
• Experience and admire the awesome beauty of Rila National Park
• Sample local fresh, healthy food and good wines
• Hotel pick-up costs additional 5/10 Euro per reservation (not per person, depending on the hotel’s location).
• Tour with a Spanish-speaking guide every Thursday and Saturday.  The surcharge for this tour is 5 Euro per person.
• Audio guide with headphones (English, Spanish, German, Russian and Italian) – 5 euro per device.
• WWF DANUBE-CARPATHIAN PROGRAM DONATIONS (wwf.bg):  Traventuria Ltd is an environmentally responsible company that supports the work of the World Wide Fund. You can also help by donating funds for their activities during the booking process.

Good to know before you go

Rila Monastery’s Dress Code:  The monastery is functioning as an Orthodox temple. Strict dress code is imposed and should be respected. Man and women should be wearing clothes covering their shoulders. Women should not wear short shorts or skirts.  Clothes:  The monastery complex is more than 1000 meters above sea level in the mountains. The weather conditions can change within minutes. We advise you to bring warm clothes even during the summer.  Shoes:  We advise you to wear comfortable walking shoes as the inner yard of the Rila Monastery is cobbled. Walking around the monastic complex (optional) also requires comfortable walking shoes.  Photos:  Boyana Church Taking photos in the inner yard is allowed, but it is strictly forbidden to take photos inside the church. 

The time spent inside the Boyana church is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes, as a preservation measurement for the UNESCO World Heritage site's fragile frescos. Rila Monastery Taking photos in the courtyard and of the frescoes on the outer fresco gallery of the main church of Rila Monastery is allowed.  Taking photos inside the main church, the residential parts and the museum is NOT permitted.  Admission tickets: The entry ticket for the Boyana Church is 10 leva (approx. 5.5 euro). It can be pre-booked from our side.  Entering the Rila Monastery is free! However, there is a small fee (8 leva/approx. 4 euro) for going into the museum (optional).  Cash is the king:  Kindly note that payment by credit/debit card is possible only at the Boyana Church. There is a cash machine at the Rila Monastery, but most of the time it is not working. The restaurants around the monastery are not accepting debit/credit cards. For your personal expenses, we recommend bringing leva in cash with you.  Food:  There are two restaurants near the monastery serving local delicacies (e.g. grilled trout, bean soup, sheep yoghurt with honey). In peak season they can be rather slow on the servings. There are also some fast food options. The most famous is the monastery’s bakery offering made-on-the-spot mekitsi – Bulgarian doughnuts. If you wish to spend more of your free time exploring the monastery and its surroundings than you should consider bringing a lunch pack with you.

About Rila Monastery (UNESCO)

The Rila Monastery is one of Bulgaria’s symbols and a popular tourist destination. The monastery is set deep in the heart of Rila Mountain, between the Rilska and Drushliavitza Rivers, at 1147 metres (3760 feet) above sea level. It is situated 120 kilometres south of Sofia, and 41 kilometres east of Blagoevgrad. The monastery was found in the first half of the 10th century AD. Its history is directly connected with the first Bulgarian hermit, Saint John of Rila, or ‚Ivan Rilski’, who chose this site to pray in seclusion. Through the ages, the Rila Monastery served as a spiritual, educational and cultural centre for the Bulgarians. During the Bulgarian Revival (eighteenth-nineteenth century) the monastery opened about fifty metohia – small convents located in the bigger settlements on Bulgarian territory and its monks frequently went there to officiate, educate and popularize the monastery among the laymen. Most of the present complex of the Rila Monastery dates from the nineteenth century. The oldest building here is the Hrelyova Tower. Every inch of the principal church here, Nativity of Mary is covered by frescoes, work of the most renowned Bulgarian Renaissance painters. From the end of the nineteenth century onwards, the Rila Monastery has a museum with historical exhibits from the region. The exposition includes important examples of Bulgarian and foreign art from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The most precious exhibit is the finely carved wooden cross, work of Father Rafail. He worked on his masterpiece for years, using the finest chisels and tools, and completed it in 1802, losing his eyesight due to the strenuous work. The cross represents 36 Biblical scenes, eighteen on each side, with over 600 miniature figures.

About Boyana church (UNESCO)

Boyana Church is a small temple at the outskirts of Sofia with frescoes dating back to three separate periods: 11th, 13th  and 19th century. The most important and fascinating are the frescoes dating from 1259. They are Renaissance frescoes that predate the Italian Renaissance (triggered by the works of Giotto) and brake the strict Christian canon law to present pure human emotions, royal figures and folklore elements.  

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Departure from the parking lot behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Visit of the beautiful Boyana church famous with its medieval frescoes

2-hour travel through beautiful countryside to the Rila Monastery

Guided visit of Rila Monastery

Free time for lunch or further explorations of the area on your own

Return back to Sofia at Alexander Nevski Cathedral

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Enjoy the original and most popular day tour from Sofia – The Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Day Tour.

2 unesco sites in one day:.

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church are the two most visited UNESCO sites in Bulgaria. They continue to fascinate and impress every new or returning visitor. Our daily guided tour will give you a memorable insight of these two gems with a never aging reputation. The Rila Monastery Bus tours are operated by Traventuria – one of the pioneer tour operators in Bulgaria with the highest expertise in the Bulgarian travel industry. We’ve created and run this tour since 2010 and we continue to deliver the best travel experience. We value our customers and we give travelers memorable trips to Bulgaria’s top day tour destinations.

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+ This guided tour is running every day (for detailed itinerary press HERE)

+ User-friendly, safe and easy-to-use online booking system.

+ Visit the two most famous Bulgarian UNESCO sites in just one day!

+ Very affordable rates: 35 euro/adult & 30 euro/child (6-12 years old)

+ Great group discounts!

+ All transfers are with a comfortable modern  vehicles with A/C

+ The tour starts and ends from a convenient place – Al. Nevski Cathedral. Click HERE for a detailed itinerary

+ Audio guides in Spanish, Italian, German and Russian

+ Comprehensive guided tour in English of Rila Monastery, its museums and theme rooms

+ Learn en-route interesting facts about Bulgaria’s history, economy, religion and traditions

+ Expert guides with in-depth knowledge of Bulgaria’s history, nature and culture

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