Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church
Overview
Experience the pinnacle of Bulgarian cultural heritage in a single day!
This unique itinerary allows you to explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the majestic Rila Monastery, renowned as Bulgaria's largest and most significant monastery, and the captivating Boyana Church, celebrated for its exquisite 13th-century proto-Renaissance frescoes. Immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of Rila Monastery, marvel at its intricate architecture, and delve into centuries of monastic history.
Later, journey to the charming Boyana Church and be transported back in time by its breathtaking wall paintings. Choose your preferred exploration style with either a self-guided tour for independent exploration or a private guided tour for personalized insights and captivating narratives. This exclusive day trip offers an unforgettable cultural experience, showcasing the best of Bulgaria's historical and artistic treasures.
Choose between privately-guided and self-guided tour.
What's Included
- Unique conversational audio guide (in the self-guided option)
- E-guide (If the self-guided option is chosen)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- Transport (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- English speaking guide (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- Entrance fee Boyana Church
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Privately guided”.
Only for the privately-guided tour option. The pick up point is agreed with the customers.
For the option “Self-guided”.
2643 Rilski manastir
Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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).
- Unique conversational audio guide (in the self-guided option).
- E-guide (If the self-guided option is chosen).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (If the privately-guided option is chosen).
- Transport (If the privately-guided option is chosen).
- English speaking guide (If the privately-guided option is chosen).
- Entrance fee Boyana Church.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Flexible Group Day Trip to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Unique conversational audio guide (in the self-guided option)
- E-guide (If the self-guided option is chosen)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- Transport (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- English speaking guide (If the privately-guided option is chosen)
- Entrance fee Boyana Church
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
