Full dayBoyana Church and Rila Monastery
Half-day private tour from Sofia with your own driver: Boyana Church, Rila Monastery. We drive you to every stop, wait while you explore and bring you back when it suits you.
- Half-day
- about 4–5 hours
- from 20 € per person
Itinerary
Pick-up at your hotel
Your driver picks you up in Sofia at the agreed time — from your hotel, apartment or any address.
Boyana Church
drive from Sofia: ≈ 25 minA small medieval church at the foot of Vitosha with frescoes from 1259. Visitors go in small groups for about ten minutes.
Rila Monastery
drive from Sofia: ≈ 2 hBulgaria’s largest monastery and a UNESCO site. The painted main church and the 14th-century Hrelyo Tower take about two hours to see properly.
Return
We drop you back where you started, or at any other address you prefer.
Price
from 20 € per person
from 20 € per person
The price is a guide, per person. The final price depends on group size and vehicle — you get it before you confirm.
What the price includes
- Air-conditioned car and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, vignettes and parking fees
- Bottled water
- Insurance for every passenger
Entrance fees and meals are not included.
How to pay
Cash, Visa or Mastercard, online or by bank transfer. The price is agreed in advance and does not change on the way.
Your own route, or several days
The ready-made tours are only a starting point. You can combine several places in one day, add a winery or lunch in a village, or plan a trip over several days — Rila Monastery, Melnik and Rupite, for example. We also drive outside Bulgaria: to Greece, North Macedonia, Albania and the rest of the Balkans. Tell us what you have in mind and we will send a route with realistic driving times.
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Full dayFrequently asked questions
How long does the tour take?
The half-day tour takes about 4–5 hours, including time at the sights. We agree the return time in advance.
Are entrance fees included?
No. The price covers the car, driver, fuel, vignettes and parking. Entrance fees and meals are paid on the spot.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. We can add a stop, skip a sight or leave earlier — just tell us when you ask for a quote.
