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KIEV - ODESSA
6 Days / 5 Night
DAY 1 - KIEV
| Time |
The route and the objects description |
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Arrival transfer to the hotel, check in and dinner at the hotel. |
DAY 2 - KIEV
| Time |
The route and the objects description |
| 08:00-09:00 |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
| 09:00-13:30 |
During panoramic city tour we will show you Kiev the capital of Ukraine and the cradle of Eastern Slavonic states of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus. It is a beautiful city with its centuries-old history and rich culture. The tour includes visit to Vladimir’s Cathedral the most prominent sacral painting complex of the late XIX c. decorated by world well-known artists. You will examine magnificent mosaics and frescoes of St. Sophia Cathedral the oldest temple in the Eastern Slavonic states built in the beginning of XI c. to glorify the victory of Prince Yaroslav the Wise over Pechenegs’ tribes. The tour continues to St. Andrew’s Church a striking piece of baroque architecture of XVIII c. built according to the designs of well-known architect B.Rastrelli on the top of Vladimir’s Hill. Andriivskyi Uzviz (Descent) that starts from St.Andrew’s Church will impress you with its unique atmosphere. It is a short street meandering down through luxuriant vegetation of Vladimir’s Hill to the picturesque Podil. Numerous art galleries and shops of folk and applied art make this romantic street the cultural center of Kiev. |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
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15:00-17:00 |
Visit to the National Museum of World War II. The major exposition is located in 14 rooms covering the area of 5,000 square meters and includes more than 12,000 exhibits. The documents of military commanders and rank-and-file participants of the war; valuable collections of orders, medals and arms; unique things and documents of Nazi-occupation and liberation period attract the attention of numerous visitors of the Memorial. On the territory of the museum there is a large exposition of military equipment of Soviet epoch. |
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17:30-19:30 |
Dinner at a local restaurant. |
DAY 3 - KIEV
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The route and the objects description |
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08:00-09:30 |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
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09:30-13:30 |
Tour to the National Kiev-Pechersk Caves’ Monastery Historical and Cultural Reserve. The monastery was set up in the mid XI century A.D. It is one of the most ancient monasteries on the territory of Eastern Slavonic states. During this tour you will visit underground labyrinths of caves with mummies of monks, Museum of Treasures displaying the rich Scythian Gold collection and collection of the Judaic ritual silver objects XVIII - XX centuries, Museum of Microminiature. The reserve is situated on the picturesque hills and from the sightseeing place of Bell Tower you will have opportunity to delight the view over the gold-domed monastery complex and marvelous banks of Dnipro river.
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13:30-15:00 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
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15:00-18:00 |
After lunch visit to the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life situated in the picturesque suburb of Kiev Pirogovo. It is one of the largest museums under open air in the world that covers about 159 hectares and contains more than 300 unique buildings of folk architecture XVI – XX c. churches, houses, household constructions and workshops filled with household utensils, working instruments, clothes, works of folk art. The collection of the reserve amounts to 80,000 objects. The real atmosphere of Ukrainian village with the customs and traditions of different regions of the country and the beauty and verity of Ukrainian nature will give you a short escape from urban tension. |
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18:00-20:00 |
Farewell dinner at the Ukrainian restaurant in Pirogovo. |
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20:00-21:30 |
Transfer to the railway station. |
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21:34 |
Departure from Kiev. |
DAY 4 - ODESSA
| Time |
The route and the objects description |
| 08:00-10:30 |
Meeting at the railway station followed by transfer to the hotel. Check in & breakfast at the hotel.
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| 10:30-13:30 |
Panoramic city tour of Odessa. Beautiful buildings, mild climate and soft sea made the city the real pearl of Black Sea coast of Ukraine. The tour will take you to the world-known 142-m long Potemkin's Stairs that was build 1837. You will be impressed by the genius of the designer who could create the great optical illusion. While standing at the top of the stairs you won't see the steps only smooth sloping surface. And stairwells are invisible when looking from below just only steps. The magnificent Opera House in Odessa is one of the most beautiful theatres in Europe. Luxurious and elegant building constructed in the fantastical Venetian Baroque style with the elements of Italian Renaissance and French Rococo never made anyone indifferent. In the main street of the Humour Capital Deribasovskaya you will feel the atmosphere of fun and joy. |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 15:00-17:00 |
After lunch you will visit the Catacombs. Odessa was built on the coquina stones that had been mined out of the ground. That is why the long labyrinths spread under the city. They keep the secrets of the past. Before W.W.II they were the criminal center of Odessa and during the war-sheltered defenders of the country guerrillas warriors. |
| 18:00-20:00 |
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. |
DAY 5 - ODESSA - BELGOROD-DNESTROVSKIY - ODESSA
| Time |
The route and the objects description |
| 08:00-09:00 |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
| 09:30-18:00 |
Today the tour will take you to Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy. The fortress has no equal in Ukraine being most dramatic medieval monument. It is located on the high bank of the Dnister estuary on the foundations of the antique town of Tira V c. B.C. From three sides the fortress was surrounded with moats 10 metres wide which were linked by the locks with the estuary. Within centuries the walls and towers were continuously renovated to ensure the defence from different armaments. After 1812 the fortress continued to be the pillar of the south frontier defence system of the Russian empire at least 20 years onwards. Alongside with other sites Armenian and Greek churches of the XIII – XIV centuries, vestiges of the Greek ancient city of Tira the medieval fortress adds to the fame of Belgorod-Dnestrovskiy the ancient town founded 2,500 years ago. |
| 13:00-14:00 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 16:00-18:30 |
Transfer to the hotel. |
| 18:30-19:30 |
Dinner at the hotel. |
DAY 6 - ODESSA
| Time |
The route and the objects description |
| 08:00-11:30 |
Breakfast at the hotel.Check out of the hotel.
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| 11:30-12:00 |
Transfer to the airport. |
The tour price in USD for a person with a group of
| Hotel |
Accommodation in TWIN rooms |
SNGL suppl. |
| 10+1 |
15+1 |
20+1 |
25+1 |
30+1 |
Premier Palace 5* (Kiev) /
Palace Del Mar 4* (Odessa) |
1157 |
1036 |
984 |
946 |
921 |
366 |
Dnipro 4* superior room (Kiev)/
Londonskaya 4* (Odessa) |
960 |
850 |
804 |
769 |
746 |
184 |
Rus 3*/
Lybid 3* (Kiev)/
Chorne more 3* (Odessa) |
737 |
719 |
668 |
645 |
624 |
108 |
Note # 1: The hotel "Premier Palace" has extra charge for event/fair periods (Fair periods 04.04-30.04,15.05-09.06, 18.09-29.09, 23.10-17.11.2006, Event period 27.02-03.04.2006).
Note # 2: The hotel "Lybid" and "Rus" 4* have the low season (July, August) discount.
Note # 3: The hotel "Palace Del Mar" has Low season 15.09.2005-15.05.2006 (except 25.12.2005-15.01.2006) and High season 25.12.2005-15.01.2006, 15.05-15.09.2006.
The tour price includes:
• Visa support letter
• Accommodation at a hotel of chosen category (4 night)
• Meals according to the program: breakfast – 5; lunch – 4; dinner – 5
• Transport service according to the program: for group 4*- 5* comfortable bus for 27 seats (10+1, 15+1); 45 seating (20+1, 25+1, 30+1); for group 2*-3* comfortable bus for 17 seats (10+1), 27 seats (15+1, 20+1); 45 seats (25+1, 30+1)
• Train tickets Kiev – Odessa
• English speaking guide assistance
• Excursions with entrances to museums
All prices are subject to confirmation at the time of booking!
If you are interested in our tours
you can order them
over the telephone: 206-33-22 or
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