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09:30 am* : departure from St. Alexander Nevski square
The shared shuttle departs behind St. Alexander Nevski cathedral, in front of La Cattedrale reastaurant.
*Note : the departure time is subject to change. You will receive your exact departure time in your Rila Shuttle voucher.
10:00 am : arrival at Boyana church
Free time to visit the church until 11:00h.
Entrance fee (€5 or 10 leva per person) is not included.
11:00 am : departure from Boyana church in direction to Rila monastery
13:00 am : arrival at Rila monastery
Free time to explore the Rila monastery complex until aprox. 15:00h.
15:00 pm : departure from Rila monastery in direction to Sofia city
17:00 pm : arrival in Sofia city
Drop off at St. Alexander Nevski cathedral.
Please note :
Timings are subject to change. On some days, start of tour is at 9:00h, end of tour is at 16:00h-17:00h and the order of visits can be changed (first Rila monastery, then Boyana church). Exact starting time will be advised in your voucher. Thank you.
No credit card required. Our prices change depending on the travel date and capcacity. Secure the current price now.
The Rila Monastery is a holy place for Bulgarians and Orthodox Christians.
Please visit the site with the due respect - talk quietly in the monastery yard and inside the churches. Shouting and smoking are not allowed. Photos are allowed in the yard but not in the church.
Please dress up accordingly: high heels, short skirts and trousers, shirts with no sleeves, etc. are not allowed in the monastery.
The Rila Monastery is located high in the Rila National Park, so consider taking warmer clothes even in summer and comfortable walking shoes.