Embark on a 4-day Bulgarian Monasteries Tour and explore the rich history and cultural significance of over 120 monasteries. Discover the secrets, admire the stunning frescoes and icons, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of these heavenly places.
Embark on a 4-day Bulgarian Monasteries Tour and explore the rich history and cultural significance of over 120 monasteries. Discover the secrets, admire the stunning frescoes and icons, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of these heavenly places.
- Boyana Church - Welcome to Sofia. Today we’ll see two UNESCO sites
- Boyana church and Rila monastery. Transfer to Boyana
- 30 minutes. The church is famous with its layers of paintings dated from 11th, 13th. and 19th. century.
- Boyana Church - Welcome to Sofia. Today we’ll see two UNESCO sites
- Boyana church and Rila monastery. Transfer to Boyana
- 30 minutes. The church is famous with its layers of paintings dated from 11th, 13th. and 19th. century.
- Expert guide/driver
- Exclusive private tour
- 3 nights in charming boutique hotels
- All museum entry fees included
- Travel in comfort with a private car
- Expert guide/driver
- Exclusive private tour
- 3 nights in charming boutique hotels
- All museum entry fees included
- Travel in comfort with a private car
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Bulgaria is home to over 120 monasteries, each playing a pivotal role in the historical and cultural development of the Bulgarian population. Despite destructive periods in the middle ages and the Ottoman era, including vandalism and natural disasters, these monasteries endured, providing a beacon of enlightenment through education, science, and…
Bulgaria is home to over 120 monasteries, each playing a pivotal role in the historical and cultural development of the Bulgarian population. Despite destructive periods in the middle ages and the Ottoman era, including vandalism and natural disasters, these monasteries endured, providing a beacon of enlightenment through education, science, and religion.
Many of these monasteries serve as open-air museums, where their mysteries are still preserved. Embark on a journey with us to uncover some of these secrets, visiting the grandest ones such as Rila, Bachkovo, and Troyan. Experience the unique essence of the orthodox temples, observe the monastic life and marvel at the remarkable frescoes and icons, each product of various schools of painting. Join us and comprehend why these monasteries are seen as fragments of paradise on earth.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
