4 days: Monasteries in Bulgaria
Overview
In Bulgaria there are more than 120 monasteries! The interest in them we can explain with their role in the historical and cultural evolution of the Bulgarian nation. They survived the cruelty times of the middle ages and the Ottoman period, the vandalism, the natural disasters. They were the source of light in the dark ages of the people, making literally schools for education, science and religion.
Some of them are like open-air museums, still keeping their secrets. Join us to solve some of their mysteries, to see the biggest ones like Rila, Bachkovo, Troyan. Feel the spirit of the orthodox temples and look over the monks and the nuns. See the incredible frescos and icons, made by the different painting schools. Come to understand why these things are little pieces of heaven.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Accommodation in boutique hotels for 3 nights
- Enterence fees for the museums
- Comfortable car
- Guide/driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
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Boyana Church
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rila Monastery
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Plovdiv
12 hours Admission Ticket Free
Bachkovo Monastery
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Arapovo Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sokolski Monastery
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Veliko Tarnovo
12 hours Admission Ticket Free
Tsarevets
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Arbanasi
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Къмпинг „Къпиновски манастир“
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Preobrazhenski manastir
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Veliko Tarnovo
12 hours Admission Ticket Free
Troyan Monastery
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Glodzhevo
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Private tour.
- Accommodation in boutique hotels for 3 nights.
- Enterence fees for the museums.
- Comfortable car.
- Guide/driver.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4 days: Monasteries in Bulgaria is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Accommodation in boutique hotels for 3 nights
- Enterence fees for the museums
- Comfortable car
- Guide/driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
