Rila Monastery + Boyana church
Guided or Self-guided trip
Self - Guided trip (Transport only)
From: 30.00 EUR
per person
Guided trip
From April until October:
35.00 EUR per adult
30.00 EUR per child
Guided Trip
From November until March:
39.99 EUR per adult
29.99 EUR per child
What is included:
- Shared transfers with A/C vehicle
- English speaking driver (guide for the guided version)
- Visit at UNESCO Boyana church and Rila monastery (with a guide for the guided option)
- VAT and all road taxes
Audio guide (€5.00) available in:
- Spanish
- Italian
- German
- Russian
What is not included:
- Entrance fees:
Boyana church: €5 per person
Rila monastery museum: €4 per person (optional) - Meals and personal expenses
- Guide for the self-guided option
Prices change depending on travel date & availability - secure the current price now.
Schedule
08:55 h : departure from Sofia city centre.
Meeting point: St. Alexander Nevski Square (south-east corner; at the parking lot in front of La Cattedrale restaurant)
09:30 h : arrival at Boyana church and guided visit
Entrance fee is €5 per person.
10:15 h: departure from Boyana church in direction to Rila monastery
About 2 hours journey
12:00 h: arrival at Rila monastery and guided visit
There are several dining options in the area as well as an old bakery and small snack shop
14:30 - 15:00 h : departure from Rila monastery in direction to Sofia
About 2 hours journey
16:30 - 17:00 h : arrival in Sofia - drop off at St. Alexander Nevski square
*On some travel dates the itinerary can be changed to Sofia > Rila monastery > Boyana church > Sofia.
Prices change depending on travel date & availability - secure the current price now.
Before you go
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.
