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4 days: Monasteries in Bulgaria

4 days: Monasteries in Bulgaria

By Bulgarian Fairy Tale
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In Bulgaria there are more than 120 monasteries! The interest in them we can explain with their role in the historical and cultural evolution of the Bulgarian nation. They survived the cruelty times of the middle ages and the Ottoman period, the vandalism, the natural disasters. They were the source of light in the dark ages of the people, making literally schools for education, science and religion.  Some of them are like open-air museums, still keeping their secrets. Join us to solve some of their mysteries, to see the biggest ones like Rila, Bachkovo, Troyan. Feel the spirit of the orthodox temples and look over the monks and the nuns. See the incredible frescos and icons, made by the different painting schools. Come to understand why these things are little pieces of heaven. 
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Ages 18-75
Duration: 4 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English
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  • Guide/driver
  • Accommodation in boutique hotels for 3 nights
  • Comfortable car
  • Private tour
  • Enterence fees for the museums
  • Entry/Admission - Boyana Church
  • Entry/Admission - Rila Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Bachkovo Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Arapovo Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Sokolski Monastery
  • Entry/Admission - Tsarevets
  • Entry/Admission - Gabrovo
  • Entry/Admission - Troyan Monastery
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • All hotels in Sofia and Sofia airport
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91433P16

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 91433P16

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