Kyiv
Weekend in Kiev
When you first come to our wonderful city, then perhaps the first thing to do - is to get acquainted with its culture, attractions, city life, a harmonious combination of ancient and modern.
We invite you to spend unforgettable weekend in the very heart of Ukraine.
Tour program:
Day 1
Extensive city tour, including visit to St Sophia Cathedral.
Sights you will be able to see:
• St Sophia Cathedral (1037). Excursion is dedicated to the Kievan Rus history during the government of Yaroslav the Wise, when St Sophia Cathedral and the Golden Gates (1037) were built. The museum preserves 260 sq of mosaics and over 3000 sq ft of frescoes of the 11th century.
• “The Vladimir Town” - place, where Prince Vladimir founded and built the first Christian church in Kievan Rus, that was ruined in 1240 during the Tatar - Mongol yoke. You will see the copy of Desyatynna Church foundation, panoramic platform (with the marvelous view on the Lower City – Podol).
• The Golden Gates
•University, Opera Theatre, Khreshchatyk (the main street of Kiev)
•People's Friendship Arch
•Monument to the founders of Kiev
•Vladimir Cathedral.
After the city tour you will have free time. You can spend it in one of the numerous restaurants or wondering along the city streets.
Day 2
In the morning we offer you to visit the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life Pirohovo. While visiting museum, you can deepen in the world where Ukrainian people used to live. You will examine Ukrainian huts, windmills and other buildings of 16-20 century. The museum has a rich collection of housewares, tools, Ukrainian national dress, folk and decorative art.
After the lunch you will go to the one of the oldest city streets – Andrew’s descent. The street connected administrative part of the Upper Town with Podol (Lower Town of merchants and artisans).
This steep, winding stone street is a traditional place for all kinds of events in the open air; here you will find lots of interesting art galleries and shops, Richard Castle.
St. Andrew's Descent is like a cultural center of Kiev citizens: Bulgakov lived here, Nikolai Gogol enjoyed strolling. Being in the heart of the community of Kiev artists, St. Andrew's Descent is a favorite stop for tourists, because here you can find the best products of Ukrainian folk art and real works of art. Travelers come here to visit the art galleries, shops and studios. Be assured that you will leave this place with pleasant emotions and good gifts.
Price depends on quantity of people in the group and the language of it.
Russian, Ukrainian, English languages:
2 pax:3 * Hotel -1626 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel -1793 UAH per pax.
4 pax:3 * Hotel -1056 UAH per pax. 4*Hotel - 1223 UAH per pax.
6 pax:3 * Hotel -906 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel - 1073 UAH per pax.
8 pax:3 * Hotel - 756 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel - 923 UAH per pax.
10 pax:3 * Hotel - 665 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel -833 UAH per pax.
12 pax:3 * Hotel - 607 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel - 773UAH per pax.
14 pax:3 * Hotel - 563 UAH per pax. 4* Hotel - 730UAH per pax.
Excursions on other languages are upon request.
Price is indicated per tour per 1 person for accommodation in double room.
Accommodation in single room is upon request.
Tour price includes: transport and guide services on the route, hotel accommodation (one night).
Entrance tickets are additionally charged.
Entrance fee to Sophia of Kiev – 53 UAH per person.
Entrance fee to the Pirohovo museum – 40 UAH per person.
*Excursion are possible every day, except Wednesday and Tuesday.
