Full-Day tour to Rila Monastery and National History Museum
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This tour wiil take to the one of the symbols of Bulgaria - Rila Monastery and National History Museum.
Rila monastery is included in the List of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO and is also a popular tourist destination. Throughout the centuries Rila Monastery has always been the spiritual, educational and cultural centre of Bulgaria.
National History Museum is one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula. Representing the history of the present Bulgarian lands from the period 8,000 years ago to the present day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
National Museum of History
Visit to the National History Museum, one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula-The museum is at the former primary residence of the dictator and last communist leader Todor Zhivkov at Boyana, and currently contains over 700,000 objects connected to archaeology, fine arts, history and ethnography
Rila Monastery
Enjoyable afternoon at the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries). During that time Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages where some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
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Full-Day tour to Rila Monastery and National History Museum
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What‘s Included
Admission to National Museum of History
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Admission to Rila Monastery
Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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