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Kiev

By Legend Kiev the capital of Ukraine was founded by three brothers, Kiy, Shchek, Khoriv and their sister Lybid more that 1500 years ago. It's located on the beautiful shores of the Dnepr River.


In the historical center of Kiev you can feel the spirit of the past everywhere.


We would like to invite you to Kiev - one of the world's ancient cities with more than 1500 years history – city of Golden Domens and thousands of Chestnut Trees.


Kiev – the capital of Ukraine

Day 1
Board your flight Saint John - Kiev.

Day 2
Arrival in Kiev, Ukraine, Transfer to Hotel. Welcome Dinner at Ukrainian National restaurant. Evening Walking Tour – History of the main street of the city Kreschatik. Try to visit the major attractions of Kiev and feel its charming atmosphere. You must to see its architecture, fountains, greenery and the blossoms of the famous Kiev chestnut trees.


Day 3
After breakfast Kiev City Tour included: St. Vladimir Cathedral - was built in commemoration of Prince Vladimir who in 998 introduced Christianity in ancient Russia

*St. Vladimir Cathedral & *St. Sofia Cathedral

*Monument to Bohdan Khmelnitsky
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, St. Andrew's Church - the first stone of the church was laid by Elizaveta Empress in 1744, National Opera House, Philharmonic Music Hall, Maryinskiy Palace - a President’s of Ukraine mansion-house,
Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) - that unique monastery, which is included in UNESCO world heritage list was built in 1051.


Day 4
After breakfast Sightseeing Tour Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery of the Caves – is famous for its hand-made caves. The monastery was built in 1051. Now this 70 acre complex of churches and other religious structures looks as a wooded park high above the Dnepr River. Over the years the monastery received the status of a Lavra, was included in UNESCO world heritage list and became most authentic “City within a City”. The Caves Monastery is the spiritual heart of Ukraine.

*Kiev Pechersk Lavra
Day 5
After breakfast Guided Sightseeing Tour - Pirogovo Open Air Museum of Folk Architecture. Every exhibit in Pirogovo will tell you how Ukrainians lived in Ukraine centuries ago. You will find clay huts roofed with grass or wooden tiles, archaic barns and wells, wooden churches, windmills, and even schools built in the countryside from recent centuries. Also you will see different kinds of rural structures such as water-mills, cattle-sheds and granary, hen houses and cellars. Most of the buildings are original and were carried from different areas all over Ukraine. Museum is divided into thematic zones represent different regions of Ukraine and you will have the opportunity to notice how different they were.

Day 6
After breakfast Guided Sightseeing Tour – Kiev in miniature.

During that really interesting walk you have managed to see all Kiev main architectural buildings in 1 hour.

Day 7
After breakfast Guided Walking Sightseeing Tour - Andrew’s Spusk - one of the most beautiful streets of Kiev with thousand-year old history.

*Andrews Spusk
From the ancient times it was the way that connected Old Kiev (Uptown) with Podol (Downtown).
You’ll see there Andrew's Church - was created in 1744 by famous architect Rastrelli and a lot of craft-shops along the street, where you can buy Ukrainian souvenirs — embroidered clothes, painted eggs and plates.

Painters and musicians are coming here every day. Every year during the Days of the City on Andrew’s Spusk the festival of national crafts is held. In Evening visit Kiev’s National Opera & Ballet House of Ukraine.

*Taras Shevchenko National Opera House
Day 8
After breakfast Transfer to airport. Depart Home.

To see program "The best from Ukraine - Kiev & Crimea" click here.

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