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By City Tour Sofia
Free cancellation available
Price is €320 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover three exceptional Bulgarian landmarks in one day
    • Visit the Zemen Monastery – a hidden gem from the 11th century
    • Delve into Bulgarian history at the National Museum of History in Sofia
    • Explore the Boyana Church and marvel at its iconic medieval frescoes
    • Enjoy a personalised experience with a private guide

Activity location

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

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Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church and National History Museum

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€320.00 x 1 Adult€320.00
Total
Price is €320.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Experienced private guide in English
  • Inclusions
    Private transport by a comfortable car/minivan
  • Inclusions
    Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel/address
  • Inclusions
    Visits to Zemen Monastery, Boyana Church, and the National Museum of History
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to the Zemen Monastery - Adults 1.53 EUR. Students - 0.50 EUR.
  • Exclusions
    Entry to National History Museum – private tours 10 pax and more – 5 EUR per person.
  • Exclusions
    Entry to Boyana Church – Adults 10 EUR per person. Children over 7 years old and students – 3 EUR per person.
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 70 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or your address in Sofia at 10:30 in the morning. From there, enjoy a comfortable journey to the Zemen Monastery, located about 70 km southwest of Sofia. The travelling time to Zemen Monastery will be around 1 hour and 30 minutes, and your stay there will be an additional 1 hour. The Zemen Monastery is a serene 11th-century complex nestled in the picturesque Zemen Gorge and is famous for its unique architectural style and stunning frescoes that reflect the art of the First Bulgarian Empire. During your visit, your guide will share fascinating stories and historical insights about this peaceful spiritual retreat.

    After exploring Zemen Monastery, return to Sofia for the next highlight: National Museum of History, one of the largest history museums in the Balkans. Located in a former residence of the communist regime, the museum showcases over 650,000 artefacts, including Thracian treasures, medieval relics, and exhibits from Bulgaria’s communist era. Your private guide will take you on an engaging 1 hour long tour of the museum.

    Lastly, you will be taken to visit the Boyana Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the 11th century. Known for its exquisite 13th-century frescoes, the church is considered one of the precursors of the European Renaissance art. Your guide will explain the symbolism and historical significance of these impressive medieval artworks during your 30-minute visit there.

    The tour concludes with a drop-off at your location in Sofia, at around 17:00, or 17:30, depending on the traffic within the city.

Location

Activity location

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sofia
    • Sofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria