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Day 1 - KIEV
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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Arrival transfer to the hotel, check in
and dinner at the hotel.
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Day 2 - KIEV
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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| 08:00-09:00 |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
| 09:30-13:30 |
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. |
| 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. |
| 17:30-19:30 |
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 3 - KIEV
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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| 08:00-09:30 |
Breakfast. Check-out of the hotel. |
| 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. |
| 13:30-15:00 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 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. |
| 18:00-20:00 |
Farewell dinner at the Ukrainian restaurant in
Pirogovo. |
| 20:00-21:30 |
Transfer to the railway station. |
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21:46
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Departure from Kiev to Lvov.
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DAY 4 - LVOV
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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| 08:05-10:00 |
Meeting at the railway station followed by transfer
to the hotel. Check in & breakfast at the hotel. |
| 10:00-13:30 |
Panoramic city tour of Lvov the cultural center
of western region of Ukraine. Guests of the city are always
attracted by the magic atmosphere of Lvov and the peculiar nature
of the city as well as all region. The city was settled down
by one of the Galicia princes for his son Leo. That gave the
name of the city. Ancient Lvov has diverse architectural surroundings.
It was formed with various advanced stylistic directions of
European art of the XIII - XX centuries and different national
cultural traditions. The heart of the ancient city is Rynok
Square the four corners of which are decorated with fountains
depicting Greek Gods. Here one can upstairs the 65-metres high
Town Hall and enjoys nice view over Lvov. You can see the clockwork
of the Town Hall that has been serving precisely for over 150
years. The Pharmacy Museum holds rich collections of ancient
medical and pharmacy equipment, prescription books and rare
herbs. One can taste here unique "ferrous wine". |
| 13:30-14:30 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 14:30-17:30 |
Visit to the Museum of Ethnography and Crafts
that is one of the richest depositories of decorative and applied
art of Ukraine. The most prominent of the expositions is one
of folk closes XIX - XX cc. from all regions of Ukraine that
also includes over 18 thousand sets of Ukrainian embroideries.
You will see here also great of hand-made Ukrainian and Armenian
carpets, European tapestries, Jewish cult textiles, collections
of colored Easter eggs, folk toys, jewelry, ceramics, woodworks
XVII - XIX c. |
| 18:00-19:30 |
Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 5 - LVOV
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Time
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The route and the objects description
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| 08:00-09:00 |
Breakfast. Check-out of the hotel. |
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Transfer to the airport. |
The tour price in USD for a person with a group
of
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Hotel
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Accommodation in TWIN rooms
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SNGL
suppl.
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TWIN
suppl. for
SNGL use
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DBL
suppl. for
SNGL use
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10+1
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15+1
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20+1
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25+1
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30+1
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Premier Palace 5* (Kiev) /
Grand Hotel 4* (Lvov)
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771
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707
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696
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673
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657
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235
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291
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321
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Natsionalnyj 4* (Kiev) /
Grand Hotel 4* (Lvov)
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648
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591
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584
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563
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549
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101
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*
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133
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Dnipro 4* (renovated rooms) (Kiev)/
Grand Hotel 4* (Lvov)
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627
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571
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565
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544
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530
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89
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177
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177
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Rus 3*/
Lybid 3* (Kiev)/
Suputnyk 3* (Lvov)
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442
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416
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391
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389
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377
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75
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123
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92
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Bratyslava 3* (renovated rooms) (Kiev)/
Suputnyk 3* (renovated room) (Lvov)
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423
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399
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375
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373
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361
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50
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103
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97
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 Note # 2: The hotel "Premier Palace" has extra charge
for event/fair periods (28.03 - 03.04, 14.04 - 29.04, 10.05 - 15.05,
23.05 - 29.05. 17.10 - 28.10, 11.11 - 02.12.).
Note # 3: The hotel "Lybid" and "Rus" 4* have
the season (July, August) and the weekend discount (Friday-Monday).
The tour price includes:
- Visa support letter
- Accommodation at a hotel of chosen category (3 night)
- Meals according to the program: breakfast - 4; lunch - 3; dinner
- 4
- 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 - Lvov
- English speaking guide assistance
- Excursions with entrances to museums
All prices are subject to confirmation at the
time of booking!
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