Kyiv (Kiev) the sublime
Description
To discover the city-cradle of Slavic culture, capital of the first Ukrainian state - "The RUS of Kyiv (Kiev).
Kyiv (Kiev) is rich in its great past history and its incredible current modernity, often unsuspected.
You will visit the following major tourist sites in particular: the Pechersk Lavra Monastery, the Cathedrals of Saint Sophia and Saint Michael, the Saint Andrew's Church, the Saint Andrew's Descent, the long Khreshatyk Street and the Independence Square - Maidan. As well as the Opera, the Ethnographic Museum in the open air and the Museum of Miniatures.
For all group trips in Ukraine, Vacanture offers:
- a choice of modern and designer hotels, located in the city centre, with a range from 3-star to 5-star hotels (in line with international standards of comfort, hospitality and aesthetics).
- a choice of modern restaurants, with a designer decoration, and a high quality service. They offer a revisited authentic Ukrainian cuisine, designed to satisfy a demanding international clientele.
- transfers in modern, air-conditioned buses that meet strict international standards for comfort and safety. Highly qualified personnel for bus driving.
- optional activities for evenings.
The detailed program of the stay
5 days / 4 nights
Kyiv (Kiev)
Program (5 days / 4 nights)
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Kyiv (Kiev)
Reception at the international and modern airport Boryspil in Kyiv (Kiev).
Transfer to a hotel. Installation in the rooms.
Dinner at a restaurant. -
2
Kyiv (Kiev)
Breakfast.
Departure for the guided tour of Kyiv (Kiev), during which you will discover its main monuments: the University of Mohyla, the Golden Gate, the golden domed Cathedral of Saint Michael the and the Cathedral of Saint Sophia. As well as the Independence Square and the monumental Khreschatyk Street.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Visit of the Pechersk Lavra Monastery, splendid and millenary, with immense religious importance in the history of Orthodox Christianity.
Visit of the Museum of miniatures.
Visit of the Museum of treasures "The Gold of the Scythians".
Dinner at a restaurant.
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3
Kyiv (Kiev)
Breakfast.
Departure for the village-museum of Pyrogovo. With a visit to the open-air ethnographic museum presenting all the artistic and traditional treasures of the Kyiv (Kiev) region.
Lunch on site in a hostel arranged in the style of the 17th century.
Return to Kyiv (Kiev) and visit to the old central market of Bessarabia where you can traditionally taste caviar before buying it.
Dinner at a restaurant. -
4
Kyiv (Kiev)
Breakfast.
Visit of the lower city: the Podil district.
Visit to the Taras Shevchenko Museum, the greatest Ukrainian romantic poet, who lived in the 19th century
Visit of the Ukrainian village Novi Petrivtsi and the "House of Mr Savka", built in 1786 and furnished in an authentic Ukrainian style. With a visit to the farm and discovering traditional activities.
You will prepare and share a meal with the Savka family around the famous Ukrainian borsch (soup) and varenyky (ravioles).
Back to Kyiv (Kiev).
Walk along the picturesque Saint Andrew's Descent, the oldest district in Kyiv (Kiev), where many painters, artists and craftsmen offer their craft creations.
Visit of the remarkable St. Andrew's Church, in Baroque style, with its terrace overlooking Kyiv (Kiev).
Cruise on the Dnipro River with champagne, horilka and red caviar.
Dinner at a restaurant.
In the evening, you will attend a performance of the National Opera (reservation required). -
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Kyiv (Kiev)
Breakfast.
Transfer to Kyiv (Kiev) airport and assistance with boarding formalities...