Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour

Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Tour

The Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila, better known as the Rila Monastery is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It is situated in the Rila Mountains. The monastery is named after its founder, the hermit Ivan of Rila (876 – 946 AD). Founded in the 10th century, the Rila Monastery is regarded as one of Bulgaria’s most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments and is a key tourist attraction for both Bulgaria and Southern Europe. If you want to be among the lucky ones who have visited this amazing site, join our tours and let’s have a great time together!

The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Rila Monastery, Rila 2643 Bulgaria

Visit to the Rila Monastery

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boyana Church, 3 Boyansko Ezero Str., Sofia 1616 Bulgaria

Visit to the Boyana Church

Duration: 1 hour