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from 195 USD
Departure: On demand
Days: 5
Tour type: Group (6-10)
Route: Kyiv-Kreshchatyk street-Uman "Sofiivka" park - Museum of Folk Architecture and Life "Pirogovo"

Tour “Golden Domed Kyiv”
“On the main street of the capital – Khreshchatyk”
Country tour to the park “Sofiyivka”
Country tour to the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life
Evening tour

Order
day
01
Kyiv

Arriving at the airport.

Transfer to the hotel.

Check-in.

day
02
Golden Domed Kyiv

Breakfast at the hotel.
We invite you on a tour of "Golden-Domed Kyiv" with a visit to the most striking architectural monument of sacred art in Kiev.
St. Vladimir's Cathedral, it was built nearly two decades and now pleases visitors frescoes and icons of the great painters Vasnetsov, Nesterov and Vrubel. Where the relics of St. Barbara revered worldwide. Pearl of the Baroque - St. Andrew's Church planted in 1744 in connection with the arrival of the Empress Elizabeth I in Kiev. Summary 1749 -1754 years the project Rastrelli at St. Andrew's hill, at the beginning of Andrew's descent (the name of Andrew). It is the only surviving work in Ukraine architect. St. Michael's Cathedral (vh.bilety fee), built at the beginning of the XII century, was one of the largest in the ancient Kiev. It was built at the behest of Prince Svyatoslav II and the monastery church dedicated to his patron the Archangel Michael - the patron saint of soldiers. During the Mongol invasion of the monastery suffered tangible damage, but due to the recovery in the XVI century St. Michael's was one of the most beautiful and rich cathedrals Ukraine. Mihaylivsky Cathedral was in the top ten most beautiful monasteries in the world. St. Sophia Cathedral (vh.bilety fee) was built Grand Duke of Kiev, Yaroslav the Wise in 1037. The temple was built symbolically - at the site of the victorious battle against the Pechenegs Yaroslav. As well as the main church of Constantinople, the cathedral dedicated to Sophia - Wisdom of God.

Free time.

Welcome to the fascinating walking tour "Along the main street of the capital - Khreshchatyk", which is one of the shortest streets in the world - 1200 m. You walk along the oldest street of the city, which is full of legends and history dating back to ancient times, to our days. During the tour you will see: Kiev Municipality, Bessarabian market - the old market building (1912), Passage, telecentre, Conservatory, bank buildings of imperial times, the legendary Independence Square with tall white columns, which is crowned by the figure of a girl with Kalinovoe branches in their hands, symbolizing the independence of Ukraine, a modern shopping center "Globus".

In the evening we recommend a visit to the Opera House (ticket fee).

day
03
Uman "sofiivka" Park

Breakfast at the hotel.
Country excursion to the most famous park in the Ukraine - "Sofiyivka" (vh.bilety additional fee), a history of over 200 years. The Love of the year "Sofiyivka" charming and prkrasna. Uman created a miracle in the four years the Polish magnate Stanislav Potocki, inspired by love for his wife Sofia de Vitt-Potocki. The park is constructed almost entirely in landscape style with the best use of the components of the natural complex, joined by thousands of exotic trees that were brought to Uman everywhere. The refined world of harmony and perfection, more than 1,500 unique exotic plants, rocks and water, architectural structures and sculptures - all created by hard work of people as a unique monument of love for a woman. Throughout the tour through the park you will learn about how the idea to create it and how it is linked with the talented and famous people of the time.
Optionally we recommend a visit (paid somostoyatelno): the exhibition "Akvanarium" ride on the ferry and the gondola, rowing boats and catamarans, will leave an unforgettable impression journey on the underground river Acheron. And along the alleys of the park, you can ride in a horse-drawn carriage and on horseback.
Returning to Kiev.

day
04
Museum of Folk Architecture "Pirogovo"

Breakfast.

Welcome to the countryside tour in the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life Pirogovo. Museum in Pirogovo is located in the picturesque peredmeste Kiev and covers an area of ​​150 hectares. This architectural and landscape complex in the open air all the historical and ethnographic regions of Ukraine XVI - XX century. Exposure preserves the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian people XVI-XX centuries. The museum contains wooden churches, mills, hut, hut, there are more than 300 exhibits. The museum is divided into sectors, each of which represents the folk architecture and life of certain Ukrainian region. In the houses there is a mini-museum of furniture, wooden and pottery, both men and women, one of the best collections of folk musical instruments. During the tour, you do not just get to know the architecture of 17-20 centuries the Ukrainian village, but will also be able to visit these existing churches and temples, which still held worship and memorial services. Beautifully presented composition Betranes mills located on the temple hill.
An integral part of the unique museum are theater performances and folk crafts.
Every year the museum celebrated folk festivals, ceremonies and memorials.
Returning to Kiev.

Free time.

We offer a choice of excursions:
- Mysterious Kiev. " Enigmatic and mysterious Kiev, shrouded in legends and mysteries. By visiting these unusual and intriguing place, you will feel the adrenaline in the blood and get a lot of interesting information and unforgettable impressions. But the mysterious and inexplicable always attract ...
- "Caught in thousands of lights." You will see the beauty of ancient and modern Kiev to embrace electric and neon lights.

day
05
Kyiv

Breakfast at the hotel.

Check-out.

Transfer to the airport.

Rates per person in the group of 6-10 people (in USD)

 

Hotel  (Dbl or Trpl rooms)                The group of 10 people                                  Group of 6 people
"Cossack" 2 *                                                    $ 195                                                                    $ 259
"Dnipro" 3 *                                                       $ 254                                                                    $ 317
"Khreshchatyk" 4 *                                          $ 381                                                                    $ 453

Price includes:
- Meeting at the airport,
- Trasfer airport-hotel-airport
- Accommodation - 4 nights
- Meals: breakfast "buffet"
- Excursions included in the program

 

All tours are conducted by certified guides in comfortable air-conditioned minibus.

Extra Charge:
- Entrance fees to places of visits:
* Sophia Cathedral - $ 8 / person,
* St. Michael's Cathedral - $ 3 / person,
* Pirogovo - $ 7 / person,
* Park "Sofiyivka" - $ 5 / person,
- Photo and video,
- Additional transfers,
- Personal expenses
- Public transport

All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice

Single supplements may apply