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 :)!
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
On-board WiFi
Luxury SUV Audi Q7
All fees and/or taxes
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral!
Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral
20 min
Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.
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Vitosha Mountain
1 hour
Vitosha, the ancient Scomius or Scombrus, is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing.
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Boyana Church
40 min
The Boyana Church is a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox church situated on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in the Boyana quarter. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Rila Mountains
1 hour
Rila is the highest mountain range of Bulgaria, the Balkan Peninsula and Southeast Europe. It is situated in southwestern Bulgaria and forms part of the Rila–Rhodope Massif.
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1 hour
Unique traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the heart of Rila Mountain.
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Rila Monastery
1 hour
The Monastery of Saint John of Rila, also known as Rila Monastery "Sveti Ivan Rilski", is the largest and most famous Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.
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Sapareva Banya
2 hours
The former Roman town of Germania (in Dacia) or Germane once stood at the location of modern Sapareva Banya and in the 3rd century was an important town in Dacia province. Mineral water of Separeva banya was highly regarded and used as a cure by Thracians and Romans.
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Aqua Club Kotvata&Restaurant Kotvata
2 hours
One of the largest outdoor SPA centers in Bulgaria with multiple swimming pools and saunas!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Sofia).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery
Can I cancel Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral! Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment! Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- On-board WiFi
- Luxury SUV Audi Q7
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church, Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery, Sapareva Banya, Aqua Club Kotvata&Restaurant Kotvata.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Sofia Social Adventures
