Kiev City Break Tour Package - The Stunning Capital of the Ukraine
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Tour ID:
1107 Tour Theme: Historic and Cultural Tours Regions: Kiev Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights |
Introduction:
This 5 day tour is a great introduction to the Stunning Capital of the Ukraine; Kiev and its surrounding sites.
We start the tour on arrival at the airport and will have an introduction to the city on your first evening. We will pass by the main sights in the Capital including the very unique Bessarabsky market.
The next day is reserved to see the sights in detail visits will include: visit to St. Archangel Michaelâ™s Golden Domes Monastery, St. Vladimir Cathedral, and St. Sophia Cathedralâ“ a unique landmark of ancient Russian architecture. The evening will include a traditional folk show with dinner.
The next day we are off to Pecherska Lavra; also known as the Monastery of the Caves. Since its foundation as the cave monastery in 1015 the Lavra has been a preeminent center of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity in Eastern Europe. Together with the Saint-Sophia Cathedral, it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you travel here in summer, you will also have an opportunity to see the world famous opera shows of the Ukraine or an Organ concert.
Rounding out the tour will be a special boat cruise on the Dnipro River
A Perfect Introduction to Ancient Kiev!!!
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1:
ROUTING: KIEV
- Your English-speaking specialist guide will pick you up from your location in Kiev (Hotel, Airport, etc...)
- Evening journey along the main street of Kiev; Kreschatik Str. Tonight is reserved to get acquainted with modern Kiev, the cultural center of the Ukraine; with the unique architecture and majestic monuments. The sheltered Bessarabsky market (1912) is one of a handful in Europe. Such masterpieces of architecture and trade may be found only in Vienna; and Ambassadors of foreign countries are frequent guests of the market.
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight in a city center hotel of Kiev 3 ***
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Day 2:
ROUTING: KIEV
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Tour the capital of the Ukraine. Kiev is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, stretching along the picturesque banks of the Dnipro River. Founded in the 5TH c. Its rich history is embodied in its ancient architectural monuments. Tour includes: visit to St. Archangel Michaelâ™s Golden Domes Monastery built in 12th c.; Monument to Princess Olga; Golden Gates - the main triumphal entrance of ancient Kiev. Its construction is mentioned in the chronicle of the year 1037. St. Vladimir Cathedral built in 19c. This Cathedral is a unique monument of architecture and arts due to its murals executed by famous Russian artist of the 19thc: V. Vasnetsov, M. Nesterov, M. Vrubel and others. Visit to St. Sophia Cathedral â“ a unique landmark of ancient Russian architecture. Nowadays of great interest are ancient original frescoes and mosaics of the Cathedral to have preserved their original beauty till now. Saint Sophia Cathedral is one of the chef-dâ™oeuvres of the world culture and it is on the UNESCO world heritage list.
- Dinner in the National restaurant. Tasting of Ukrainian cuisine and a traditional Folklore show.
- Overnight in a city center hotel of Kiev 3 ***
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Day 3:
ROUTING: KIEV - PECHERSKA LAVRA
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Excursion to National Preserve â˜Kyivo-Pecherska Lavraâ™ with its museums and exhibitions, survey of churches and caves on the ground of functioning Orthodox monastery for men in the 11th - 14th Century
- Dinner at the hotel
- Evening performance in the National Opera House or Organ Hall ( Summer months only)
- Overnight in a city center hotel of Kiev 3 ***
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Day 4:
ROUTING: KIEV
- Breakfast in the hotel
-Visit to Open-Air Museum of Folk Architecture. A rich collection of household utensils, labor tools, Ukrainian folk clothes, works of folk applied art are displayed at this ethnographic exposition.
- Among the structures of cult and museumâ™s grounds there is an active Kazatskaya (Cossak) church of the 16 c., as well as Saint Parasceva church of the XVIII c.
- The museum hosts all traditional public holidays, festive gatherings, folklore festivals and fairs; visitors can partake in dishes and beverages of the Ukrainian cuisine and in folklore restaurants, taverns and pubs.
- Dinner at the hotel
- Evening boat ride along Dnipro river.
- Overnight in a city center hotel of Kiev 3***
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Day 5:
ROUTING: KIEV
- Breakfast in the hotel
- You will be transferred to the airport and a final farewell from your guide
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Prices, Dates & What's Included:
Prices available upon request...
The Tour Includes:
- 4 nights accommodation at a 3*** central hotel in Kiev
- (B) Breakfast and (D) dinner daily where indicated
- English-Speaking Specialist driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Entrance fees to the Museums listed on the itinerary
- Opera or Organ concert (summer months only)
- Evening boat cruise on the Dnipro River
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Extra charges of hotel, eg. Laundry, telephone or fax charges, room service, etc..
- Insurance
For more details please Inquire...
