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Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery

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| Sofia, Bulgaria
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from $295.04 per person

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Luxury day trip to Boyana Church and Rila monastery, including outdoor thermal SPA
Visit and enjoy an amazing outdoor thermal pools in the nature
Luxury SUV Audi Q7 with ultra fast WiFi
Visit and enjoy an amazing outdoor thermal pools in the nature
Visit and enjoy an amazing outdoor thermal pools in the nature
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On average, this is booked 23 (0) days in advance.
9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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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
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Meeting and Pickup

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Private pick up/drop off from/to any location in Sofia is possible with advance notice and additional payment!

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ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria

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St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Iconic Bulgarian Orthodox church with Neo-Byzantine architecture & an underground museum.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Vitosha Mountain

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Boyana Church

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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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Rila Mountains

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 Admission Ticket Included

Han Dyavolski Vodi

Unique traditional Bulgarian restaurant in the heart of Rila Mountain.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Rila Monastery

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Sapareva Banya

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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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Aqua Club Kotvata&Restaurant Kotvata

One of the largest outdoor SPA centers in Bulgaria with multiple swimming pools and saunas!
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

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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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-240216P13

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Day Trip to Boyana Church and Rila Monastery?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • WiFi on board.
  • Luxury SUV Audi Q7.
  • All Fees and Taxes.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility 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
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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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 City Balloon Tours. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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  • WiFi on board
  • Luxury SUV Audi Q7
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • 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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