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Full-Day Tour to UNESCO's Rila Monastery and Bulgaria's National History Museum
Sofia
Embark on a full-day tour to Bulgaria's iconic Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore the fascinating exhibits at the National History Museum. Discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria in this immersive experience.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Museum of History - Visit to the National History Museum, one of the largest and richest history museums on the Balkan Peninsula-The museum is at the former primary residence of the dictator and last communist leader Todor Zhivkov at Boyana, and currently contains over 700,000 objects connected to archaeology, fine arts, history and ethnography - Rila Monastery - Enjoyable afternoon at the Rila Monastery, where you will learn a lot about the history of Bulgaria during the Bulgarian Revival Period (18th – 19th centuries). During that time Rila Monastery set up approximately 50 metochions in the large Bulgarian towns and villages where some of the most well-educated Rila monks performed their religious rites, established schools, and brought pilgrims to the monastery.
What's Included
- Admission to National Museum of History.
- Private transportation throughout the tour.
- Access to the serene Rila Monastery.
- All fees and taxes included.
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the Bulgarian emblem, the Rila Monastery and the National History Museum. The Rila Monastery, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is also a favorite among tourists. Since ages, it has served as Bulgaria’s spiritual, scholastic, and cultural hub. The National History Museum, amongst the biggest and wealthiest on the Balkan Peninsula, showcases the history of the current Bulgarian territories from 8,000 years ago till today.
Location
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
ploshtad "Sveti Aleksandar Nevski"
Our team will be waiting to greet you at the parking behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, or you can arrange your pick up point in advance with a member of our booking team.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
