Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
9.40 am Arrive at Rila monastery
Deep in the Rila Mountain in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, about 1h 30min drive from Sofia 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 the X century. The monastery is the most visited cultural site in Bulgaria. Part of UNESCO.
After our immersion in ancient times, we will go to a winery named "Montevino boutique winery" to taste the fruits of this holy mountain. There we can find some local grape varieties like "Rubin" and "Shiroka Melnishka".
Our packege include 5 types of wines and cheese platter!
Тhe winery has spectacular mountain views.
Lunch is available at the winery - not included in the price.
3.00 pm Arrive at the Boyana church.
Last but not least, we will visit the special Boyana church- аnоther UNESCO Site.
Boyana Church for short, is famous for it's remarkable frescoes from 1259 - 50 years before Giotto, pre renaissance!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Rila Monastery
The Rila Monastery is Bulgaria's "must see" UNESCO heritage! Is the biggest monastery complex from 10th center in the Balkan Peninsula. Phenomenal Architectural model in Revival style.
Boyana Church
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!
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Private tour to Rila monastery, Wine degustation, Boyana church
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
5 types of wine + cheese platter
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Entry fee for Boyana church - 8EUR
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour itself was good. We...
Miyoun L,May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour itself was good. We liked the Rila, wine tasting, and Boyana church. But the guide was not feeling well. The car arrived in a condition that was not expecting customers. Guide provided minimum information, when we had questions. iCompared to other guides that we have had, it was a poor experience.
Great day out to the monastery
Keith C,Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The Monastery and church are both stunning. Well worth the effort to visit. This tour is a must-do if you are visiting Sofia. Our driver Marin was excellent and very helpful. Car clean and excellent driving. The winery was unhelpful, just offering us three cheap miniature bottles to take away. So we bought 2 nice bottles and created our own tasting.
Amazing day trip with a brilliant tour guide
Srijit N,Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience with guide Georgi. One of the best guide we met during our 15 years of travel through various parts of the world. It was most wonderful and enjoyable guided day tour we have with Georgi. His knowledge about history of Balkan and Bulgaria is immense and he is a very friendly guy!! It was a pleasure exploring the Rila monastery, Boyana church and wine valley with Georgi
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