8 days tour

Kievan Rus

Kievan Rus

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking guide for excursions

Transport

Accommodation

3-star hotel, 1/2 DBL or SNGL, Standard category

Others

- All individual transfers and excursions during the tour - Entrance fees - Local English speaking guide (your language for request) - Ukrainian souvenir from incoming tour operator

Not included:

Flights

Others

-International flights -Visa to Ukraine & Medical insurance -Additional excursions (Chernobyl, Dnieper river cruise) -Extra pay for 4-5* hotels -Gratuities and extras in hotels -All other expenses that are purely of a personal nature

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Kievan Rus

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kyiv

      Arrival to the airport โ€œBoryspilโ€ (KBP) or โ€œZhulianyโ€ (IEV). You will be met by the company representative and transferred to your hotel and check in. Time for leisure. By evening we will take a walk along the central street of Kyiv - Khreschatyk. Letโ€™s look at its architecture, monuments. Khreschatyk - central street of the city, one of the most popular places of public amusement. This relatively short street is one the list of the โ€œmandatoryโ€ tourist sights of Kyiv. The first buildings appeared there in 1790s. Kyiv is one of the biggest cities in Europe. It is a bustling capital of independent Ukraine, its administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center. Now is the perfect time to visit Kyiv, which is experiencing a mini cultural renaissance. Having only recently appeared on Western travelersโ€™ radars, the Ukrainian capital offers an array of attractions from its top-notch historic wonders to the exciting foodie scene. No meal.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kyiv

      Breakfast in the hotel. City tour in Kyiv: - St. Sophia Cathedral (founded in 1037) - St. Michaelโ€™s Cathedral - Museum II World War with the monument "Motherland " (A colossal 62-meter statue of Motherland (102 meters) is made of special stainless steel and assembled with a special crane.). - Andreevsky Descent - (also known as Kyivโ€™s Monmartrโ€) and one of โ€œmust seeโ€ places in Kyiv - Andreevskaya church. - Vozdvizhenka street In addition, we will see the Mariinsky Palace (1744, architect Rastrelli), the buildings of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Golden Gate, the House with the Chimeras, the Opera and Ballet Theater, the Taras Shevchenko University, the State Philharmonic society and the National Bank of Ukraine. Walk along Independence Square and we will see Kyiv from the best viewpoint. After the tour - return to the hotel. Meals: breakfast.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kyiv

      Breakfast in the hotel. Shopping day. Souvenir market, Bessarabka food market & Ocean Plaza shopping mall.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kyiv

      Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to open air Museum of Folk Architecture and Household in Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky (80 km). The small Ukrainian city of Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky boasts of having one of the countryโ€™s biggest open-air and โ€™living historyโ€™ museums. You will see real houses that are more than 200-300 years old, wooden churches of the 17th century, mill complexes, stone idols and household items, many of which are several hundred years old. Lunch (not incl). In the second half of the day we will visit one of the national Ukrainian restaurants where you will become participants of a master class for cooking one of the most famous and delicious dishes of Ukrainian cuisine. You must taste your own food! :) Meals: breakfast, dinner.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kyiv

      Breakfast in the hotel. Today you can take part in the manufacture of some traditional items or dishes of Ukraine. After lunch (not incl.) we will visit the Water Museum and the Museum: "Kiev in Miniature". The museum "Kiev in miniature" is the smallest city in Ukraine. Its rich exposition of architectural sights models, in the scale of 1:33, reproduces modern Kiev.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kyiv

      Breakfast in the hotel. Today we will visit one of the most famous and scandalous residences of Ukraine - the complex of ex- President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovich - "Mezhyhirya". There are few places on Earth like the $75 million residence of Ukraineโ€™s notorious 4th president, Viktor Yanukovych. Since fleeing the country, this luxurious site, known as Mezhyhirya, has been opened to the public and has become a must-see destination for locals and tourists alike. From the ostriches in his private zoo, to the replica Spanish galleon, to the exquisite landscaping across the expansive 140 hectares of territory, youโ€™ll see firsthand why Yanukovych was named by Transparency International as the worldโ€™s most corrupt politician in 2016. You wonโ€™t want to miss this tour. Come and be amazed at how far corruption can go! Lunch (not incl). In the evening we invite you to a concert of classical or jazz music in one of the theaters or clubs in Kiev (included in the price). Attention: the date of this visit can be changed! Meals: breakfast

  • Day 7 Day 7: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Kyiv

      Breakfast. Excursion to the Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra, a visit to the underground caves and a museum of jewelry. The Kyiv- Pecherska Lavra church complex is a historic Orthodox Christian monastery situated atop the right bank of the mighty Dnipro River. The monastery was founded in 1051, today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was voted one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine recently. There are truly few places in the world that are as strikingly beautiful and supremely tranquil. The complex includes 20 hectares of territory with 16 churches, two underground cave systems that contain the mummified remains of Orthodox saints and their relics, a central cathedral, seminary, and a (recently reopened after reconstruction) 96.5 meter tall bell tower. This is a deep cultural experience. After, free time in the city or visit to the shopping mall. Meals: breakfast

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kyiv
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kyiv

      Breakfast. Check out from the hotel, transfer to International Airport, according to your flight time. Meals: breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 20 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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