Tour Itinerary – 4 Day Kiev City Break, a Private Journey

Day 1 (Friday)

On arrival in Kiev, you will be met at the airport or rail station and transferred to your 4 star centrally located hotel to check in for 3 nights.

Day 2 (Saturday)

Enjoy our walking tour, to take in the main highlights of Kiev, which is not only the capital of Ukraine, but also the mother city for all Eastern Slavic peoples. A beautiful city with its centuries-old history and rich culture, you will see both the modern city centre and the remains of the old city, both on the hilly west bank of the Dnipro river, the third largest in Europe. During the tour we will see University, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Golden Gate the historic main gateway into the ancient city, the newly renovated Michael’s Cathedral and we visit St. Sophia Cathedral, the UNESCO heritage site and the city’s oldest standing church, built in 1017-31.   We continue to the charming Andriyivsky slope the oldest and steepest street in Kiev with picturesque Andrew’s church, an inspired Baroque interpretation by Rastrelli. Art galleries, shops and studios are in abundance, making the slope a popular spot for Ukrainian crafts and art works.(3 hours tour).

You may pre-book our afternoon OPTIONAL TOUR (not included in the price):

Kiev Pechersk Lavra Caves Monastery
We visit the UNESCO heritage site; Kiev-Caves Lavra Monastery. Founded 3 km south of where Kiev stood in 1051, the Caves Monastery was Kievan Rus first and for a long time most famous monastery. Situated across wooded slopes above the Dnipro River, it is a unique array of gold-domed churches, with narrow underground labyrinths containing mummified monks. The Lavra caves are a system of underground passages, divided into two parts — Far and Near Caves – first mentioned in 1051. At first the caves were occupied by the monks who lived there, later they were used for the remains of settlers of the monastery. In particular there are remains of Chronicle Nestor the author of the Story of Bygone Years and the preserved remains of imperishable Lavra saints. In the grounds, some of the elegant monastic buildings are now museums.

Day 3 (Sunday)

Breakfast at the hotel.  The rest of today is at leisure.

You may pre-book our OPTIONAL TOURS (not included in the price):

OPTIONAL Chernobyl (11 hours includes 2 hours each way journey time)
Our small group tour to inside the 30 km exclusion zone is a fascinating and worthwhile experience. It offers a window into a world that no longer exists – like a modern-day Pompeii. It is a unique opportunity not only to see the site of the tragic nuclear disaster of 26 April 1986, but also an invitation to travel back in time. You will see the Nuclear Power Station and visit the nearby “ghost town” of Pripyat with abandoned schools and houses, stop near the “Red Forest” where your personal Geiger counter will register the increase levels of radio activity.  Meet local re-settlers who moved back to their native village of Chernobyl, after evacuation.

Don’t be alarmed, the amount of radiation exposure during the trip is similar to the level on a trans-Atlantic flight and less than an x-ray!

OPTIONAL Visit to the museum of folk architecture in Pirogovo (3 hours) .
On a private tour, you will visit Pirogovo. It is situated over scenic rolling hills dotted with groves of trees, where there are numerous quaint 17th to 20th century wooden cottages, churches, farmsteads and windmills, many of them with manicured flower and vegetable gardens, and interiors furnished with fascinating old textiles and traditional furniture. The museum is divided into seven small villages representing the regional areas of Podolia, Carpathians, Polesia, Poltava, Southern Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine and the Central Dnipro River Valley

Day 4 (Monday)

After breakfast at the hotel check out followed by departure transfer – either to airport for departure or to railway station for onward travel.
Join our connecting tour to Lviv or Odessa – or both!
Please ask us about our connecting tours to Lviv.

Accommodation

4 star Radisson Blu Hotel (Kiev) ★★★★

Stay in a prime central location in the secure embassy area at Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv and get an easy access to the city’s historic and cultural sights. Take advantage from the proximity of the Golden Gate, the St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery and the St. Sophia Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Attend a melodic performance at the National Opera House, take a walk on Kyiv central street Khreschatyk or follow a quest-route discovering philosophic and colorful murals – street art paintings on house walls created by world famous and local artists. Guests that find themselves in Kyiv on business will appreciate the hotel’s vicinity to the business and administrative center. The hotel is 450 meters from the Golden Gate Metro Station and close to bus, trolleybus stations and the railway station.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Kyiv offers accommodation in newly refurbished upscale rooms and suites in modern design. Minimalism, functionality of the rooms and modern conveniences, including free Wi-Fi aim at your supreme comfort. Savor the traditional flavors of Italy at Mille Miglia Ristorante & Enoteca or unwind at the end of a long day with a refreshing cocktail at K-Largo Lounge Bar. Guests can maintain their workout routines at Pace, our fully equipped gym and fitness club. Relax after a full day with a Finnish sauna, a steam bath or massage and beauty services.

Departure Dates 2019 & 2020

* Any Friday throughout 2019 & 2020 up to 24 April 2020 – subject to availability

Prices in EUROS 2019 & 2020

All prices are per person and based on minimum two persons travelling.

€ 320 per person in twin room

€ 155 single supplement (minimum 2 persons)

Optional Excursions must be booked at time of making reservation:

• Chernobyl (11 hours)    €115 per person (minimum 2 persons) Small group tour
• Pirogovo (3 hours)        €75 per person (minimum 2 persons) Private tour

Price valid until 24 April 2020 (subject to availability).

Price Includes

• Arrival and Departure transfer from Airport (or rail station)
• 3 nights accommodation with all taxes included
• Breakfast daily
• Walking tour of Kiev
• Visit to St Sophia Cathedral
• 24 hour emergency contact
• Local Office Support

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• Optional Tours:
  Chernobyl (11 hours) €115 per person (minimum 2 persons) Small group tour
  Pirogovo (3 hours) €75 per person (minimum 2 persons) Private tour
• Any meals, beverages, sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Photo and video charges at museums and places of interest
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel

Notes

Hotel – check in after 14.00 hours only. Check out by 11.00 hours

Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotel

Remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry

Please ask for details of us if you wish to extend your stay in Ukraine, we offer short packages in Lviv and Odessa, perfect add-ons.  Please ask for details.