Sofia: Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church & History Museum

Sofia: Vitosha Mountain, Boyana Church & History Museum

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Combine a hike in the Vitosha Nature Park with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Boyana Church and the National History Museum of Bulgaria.

Highlights

Hike through the scenic Vitosha Nature Park with spectacular views of Sofia from above
Visit the medieval Boyana Church
Explore the National History Museum and discover a variety of artifacts related to Bulgarian history

Description

Start with pickup from your hotel in Sofia and travel to Vitosha Mountain you will begin the hiking portion of the tour. Discover one of the many scenic hiking routes of the Vitosha Nature Park, with some of the most beautiful views of the city of Sofia. After the scenic hike, head back to Sofia and learn more about the ancient and historical locations of the city. First, visit Boyana Church, a medieval Bulgarian Orthodox site situated on the outskirts of Sofia. In 1979, the building was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Then, make a stop at the National History Museum, the largest museum in the country. Discover a variety of objects related to Bulgarian archaeology, fine arts, history, ethnography.