2 UNESCO SITES - Rila Monastery & Boyana Church | Sofia Bulgaria Travel Vlog
We visit Rila Monastery & Boyana Church, both Unesco World Heritage Sites, on a Traventuria tour from Sofia in Bulgaria...⬇ Click 'Show More' ⬇
Visiting 2 Unesco World Heritage Sites in one travel vlog didn't seem like it would be possible! (but it is) We'd heard so much about both Rila Monastery & Boyana Church and getting to them both from Sofia, but the public transport in Bulgaria was going to prove a little tricky.
Luckily we found Traventuria Tours, who offer one tour in on the same day of travel. First stop is Boyana Church, only 30 minutes drive from Sofia center. Then off into the Rila Mountains to visit the Rila Monastery - which is possibly one of the most amazing UNESCO sites we've seen anywhere in the world. Check out Traventuria Bulgaria for all the tours they offer here:
As far as tours from Sofia are concerned, this tour to Rila Monastery & Boyana Church in the same day was an absolute winner and saved us hours of research. Monasterio de Rila will always hold a special place in our travel memories, hopefully that comes across in the vlog.
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The Seven Rila Lakes one-day hiking tours from Sofia by Traventuria Ltd. (guided & self-guided)
Guided and self-guided one-day hiking tours from Sofia to The Seven Rila Lakes. (more details here: sofiadaytours.com)
Climbing Mt. Musala - one-day hiking tours from Sofia by Traventuria Ltd.
Guided and self-guided hiking treks from Sofia to Mount Musala (2925m). Tours provided by Traventuria Ltd. (more details here: bulgariawalking.com)
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Welcome to my vlog from Bulgaria! I spend a couple of week living as a Digital Nomad in Sofia and absolutely loved it. We did some amazing activities and of course I filmed them for you! We did the Rila Seven Lakes hike, visited Plovdiv for the weekend, checked out a free food tour in Sofia, saw all the main Sofia sights, and (my personal highlight) went to see the Rila Monastery. Thank you so much for watching, and of course don't forget to subscribe!
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Vitosha Mountains & Cherni Vrah one-day hiking tour from Sofia by Traventuria (guided & self-guided)
Guided and self-guided one-day hiking tours from Sofia to Vitosha Mountains, Cherni Vrah Peak and The Golden Bridges area. (more details here: sofiadaytours.com)
Rila Monastery and Boyana Church Shuttle Bus
A documentary about the everyday shuttle service from Sofia to Rila Monastery and Boyana Church provided by Traventuria.
Visit two UNESCO sites in one day! Go to rilamonasterybus.com and book your trip or give us a call at 0035924890885.
A Brief View of Rila Monastery and Boyana Church (Day Trip From Sofia, Bulgaria)
I made this video of our time at Boyana Church and also Rila Monastery. We were unable to get any video inside either the church nor the monastery, out of respect for the posted rules. There is much more to see and we hope you enjoy the video and it gives you an idea of what to expect.
Below I have included the link for the day trip vendor/organizer.
One day trip outside of Sofia ep.1
One day trip to Malyovitsa peak located in Rila mountain. The third highest peak in Bulgaria and one day to remember if you love nature and tough hiking. It is actually a good challenge and also a nice place to visit outside Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Enjoy!
TRIP TO BELINTASH *BULGARIA*
A quick trip to a very beautiful place called Belintash
Combo Guided Tour to Plovdiv & Koprivshtitsa
This combo tour is with a long itinerary, but with an even longer list of must-see sites. Immerse yourself into the culture and history of Plovdiv - one of the oldest towns in Europe, declared a Cultural Capital of Europe for 2019. All of its top historical and tourist attractions are included and our licensed guides will introduce them to you in the most interactive and interesting way. The town of Koprivshtitsa is an architectural gem and the place of one of the most epic battles in the Bulgarian history. This tour considers the most valuable asset for every travel - time. After the tour you will not regret a minute spent during the day.
Book in advance at: traventuria.com.
Sofia travel vlog (Day 3: on a day trip)
Glimpse into my solo Bulgarian journey.
Day 3, on a day trip. I've decided to get out of capital and went on a day trip to Boyana church and Rila monastery.
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Rila Monastery in Bulgaria (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Rila, Bulgaria.
The Rila Monastery (Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila) was founded in the 10th century and it's the largest Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria. It's located at around 120km south of Sofia.
Every day there is only one public bus that goes and comes back from Sofia to The Rila Monastery.
Instead of taking the public bus, we decided to go there by taking an organized tour by Traventuria. The tour included both the visit to the Rila Monastery and The Boyana Church (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
The whole tour lasted around 7-8 hours. The bus was very confortable and with air conditioning. The guide was helpful and nice.
The cost per person was 30 € or 60 Lehv.
If you want to go and visit the Rila Monastery taking an organized tour by Traventuria is a great choice.
MUSIC:
Ikson - Youth
The Beauty of Bulgaria: Seven Rila Lakes
A must place to visit in Bulgaria.
Seven Rila Lakes are situated in the Rila Mountain, just 100 kilometers from the capital Sofia.
The perfect place for a hike in the nature and the best way to fill yourself with positive energy.
Do not hesitate to jump in this adventure!
Music: Сестри Кушлеви - Хайде Калино да идем
Sofia|Bulgaria 2015- I started solo, then I met Sofia & Rila
A road to recovery after Appendectomy.
Recomendado: Day trip a los Siete Lagos de Rila
Hoy les comparto mi paso por los Siete Lagos de Rila en Bulgaria. Este es uno de los lugares a visitar en este hermoso país. El tour lo hice con una compañia llamada Traventuria. Para mas información visiten la pagina de traventuria.com
BOROVETS - ASLAN'S VLOG #7 ft. TEAM
Όταν η αγέλη ψάχνεται με χειμερινά αγωνίσματα...συμβαίνει αυτό!
HOST - MICHAEL ASLAN
ΟΔΗΓΟΣ - KYRIAKOS ISAAKIDIS
ΣΥΝΟΔΗΓΟΣ - GEORGE KORDONOURIS
ΛΑΘΡΕΠΙΒΑΤΗΣ - MIKE ALEXANDRIS
PRODUCTION - MAK TV
Climbing mount Botev in Bulgaria
Early spring trip in Balkans
Climbing Mount Botev from the Rai Hut
Camera: Edgar Fescenko, Matijs Babris, Andra Marta Babre, Roberts Brastiņš
Montage: Edgar Fescenko, Matijs Babris
Gear: Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon 80D, Panasonic G7, DJI Mavic PRO, Samsung Note 8, iPhone X
Music: Where is my mind by Lise
Relaxing Winter Journey; Ride Up Vitosha Mountain Sofia Bulgaria
Join us on a relaxing winter bus ride up Vitosha Mountain take in the sites and let your mind wonder.
Vitosha Mountain is located in the capital city of Bulgaria; Sofia. The wondrous mountain can be seen from most of the city as it holds us in its eternal gaze.
A top the mountain you can find the Aleko huts and a few places to eat and drink along with some Ski ramps!
Down the mountain you can chose to walk and witness the many beauties the mountain has to offer or if you are feeling less inclined there are gondolas atop the mountain where you can take in the views from the warmth of the compartment.
Music: Erik Satie performed by Kevin McLeod.
If you are interested in learning more about the amazingly beautiful country of Bulgaria consider visiting our website: reasonstolovebulgaria.com
Peace be with you.
The 7 Rila Lakes and Motor Show Police Academy - the Bulgaria Diaries 2019
Hey peeps! Here is the next episode of the Bulgaria Diaries, showcasing two exciting days in my last full week in the motherland (July 11th-14th)
After an exciting week on the beach, I found myself exploring the 7 Rila Lakes on Bulgaria's famous Rila Mountain. The mountain has turned into a Natural Park (Rila Natural Park) and while I mentioned a couple of facts and fun stories, but I linked a good article about the whole reserve and other exciting information about the day trip on the lakes:
The next day, we visited my aunt at their traveling Motor Show (Motor Show: Police Academy). I got a quick but insightful view of their van lifestyle and how they manage to run such an odd yet amazing business. Some links below about their amazing business and more information about their performances, accomplishments, and adventures.
Hope you enjoy and until next time my peeps!
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Matochina Fortress | Bulgaria
After Mezek Fortress, I finished my tour at Matochina village, near the Turkish border (so close in fact that my phone was roaming between Bulgarian and Turkish networks) ...
Historical side of this fortress (from Wikipedia)
The Matochina Fortress (Маточинска крепост, Matochinska krepost), also known as Bukelon (Букелон), lies on a plateau to the northeast of the village itself. Bukelon was reportedly mentioned in reports about the Battle of Adrianople of 378. The only well-preserved part of the castle today is the inner fortress with the keep, which is 18 metres (59 ft) in height and dates to the 12th–14th century. The keep is a three-storey tower with arrow loops on all sides. The third storey was reportedly used as a chapel for the defenders. The keep was constructed out of stone and bricks. A cross-shaped brick monogram to the side of the entrance indicates that the fortress may have been reconstructed by Tsar Michael Shishman of Bulgaria (1323–1330). The keep is rectangular in shape with two protruding parts, one of which is semicylindrical. The Matochina Fortress was part of Adrianople's defensive system and protected the city from the north. Form here bulgarian army go to the Battle of Adrianople (1205).