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Discover Kiev, the capital of Ukraine considered to be the mother city of all Eastern Slavic people. It is the state where the Russian Ortodox Church and Eastern Slavic art and architecture were all founded between the 9th and 11th centuries. Start your trip with a city tour around the old city centre. Visit St. Sophia Church and the Caves Monastery which are among the country's most fascinating sites, dating to the days of Kyivan Rus. The old city center stands on the wooded hills above the west Bank of the Dbipro River. During your tour you will see both the old and the modern city, with wide boulevards and beautiful architecture. The city has managed to survive Mongol invasions, devastating fires, communist urban planning and as well as the massive destructions of WWII. Today, Kiev has a big city atmosphere, and is the most cosmopolitan in the country.
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Day 1
Kiev
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- Kiev: Transfer - Airport - Standard Vehicle/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Domus (3*)
(Alt: Lybid) (B)
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Day 2
Kiev
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- Private - City Tour, St. Sophia Cathedral & Pechersk Monastery (8hrs) - Standard Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Domus (3*)
(Alt: Lybid) (B)
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Day 3
Kiev
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- Private - 1/2 d Pirogovo Ethnographic Museum (4hrs) - Standard Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Domus (3*)
(Alt: Lybid) (B)
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Day 4
Kiev
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- Transfer - Airport - Standard Vehicle/Driver
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Depart (Int`l Airport)
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| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Kiev Kiev is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the northern part of the country on the Dnieper River. Modern Kiev is a mix of old and new, seen in everything from the architecture to the stores and to the people themselves. It has remained the centre of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and its holy sites are UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Kiev Pechersk Lavra (the Monastery of the Caves) and the Saint Sophia Cathedral. There are many theatres in the city, which include: Kiev Opera House, Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater, Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Theater of Russian Drama, the Kiev Puppet Theater, October Palace, National Philharmonic of Ukraine and many others. Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver in Kiev. Domus Hotel is situated in the historical center of Kyiv. It combines the charm of the historical part of Kyiv and the European design. The hotel is a comfortable and convenient choice, with easy access to sightseeing areas of the city. Domus Hotel offers 30 rooms, which as to the equipment, furniture, interior and servicing comply with the 3+-star standard. The restaurant offer Ukrainian and Italian cuisine and at the bar there is an extensive choice of liquors, aperitifs, refreshing cocktails and the renowned Ukrainian gorylka. Overnight at Domus (3*). |
Kiev |
Domus Hotel |
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Day 2
Kiev Enjoy a panoramic city tour of 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 a visit to Vladimir’s Cathedral the most prominent sacral painting complex of the late 19th century decorated by world renowned 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 the 11th century to glorify the victory of Prince Yaroslav the Wise over Pechenegs’ tribes. You will enjoy amazing views of two golden-domed monastery complexes while walking along Sophiiska and Mykhailivska Squares. The tour continues to St. Andrew’s Church a striking piece of baroque architecture of the 18th century 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 the 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. The entrance fee to St. Sophia Cathedral is included in the tour cost. Overnight at Domus (3*). |
Pechersk Monastery |
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Day 3
Kiev Enjoy a half a day tour to the Ethnographic Museum in Kiev, located in the suburbs of the town of Pirogivo. Three hundred ancient rural huts, collected from all over Ukraine can be seen in Pirogovo. The majority of them were moved to the museum and then reconstructed. Huts, wooden churches, water and wind mills, clothes and kitchen utensils, dating back to the period of the 17th century to beginning of the 20th century, give a realistic impression of this era. During the tour you will gain a better knowledge of how local inhabitants lived in the past. The entrance fee to the Museum is included in the tour cost. Overnight at Domus (3*). |
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Day 4
Kiev Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver in Kiev. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport). |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
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- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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