Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
Overview
During the 8-9 hours trip, you will see really amazing places and landmarks, starting from our meeting point St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, then going by luxury SUV to the popular UNESCO heritage - about 900 years old - Boyana Church, situated in the heart of Vitosha mountain. After the visit we will bring you to a very nice traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the middle of Rila mountain. When we finish our lunch we will go to the most popular UNESCO Heritage - Rila Monastery. You will have the opportunity to touch the spiritual life of this sacred place and discover its hidden treasures! Our next stop will be another amazing place in the nature - Sapareva Banya village and the hot spring mineral pools there :)! Regardless of the weather you will have the pleasure to dip yourself in the hot mineral waters in an outdoor swimming pools with a magnificent views! We will spend 2 hours there and then we will bring you back to the starting point in Sofia - St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral :)!
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Luxury SUV Audi Q7
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment!
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, 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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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vitosha Mountain
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Boyana Church
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rila Mountains
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Han Dyavolski Vodi
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Rila Monastery
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sapareva Banya
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Aqua Club Kotvata&Restaurant Kotvata
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Activity code: C-240216P13
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- WiFi on board.
- Luxury SUV Audi Q7.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery 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
- WiFi on board
- Luxury SUV Audi Q7
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
