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 – Kiev City Break

We offer selected 4 star hotels in convenient locations, typically:

HOLIDAY INN or ALFAVITO hotels

4 star Holiday Inn in Kyiv’s Financial District:
A modern, business-friendly hotel, located in the central area of Kyiv, close to various restaurants.
Stretch out and relax in your modern guest room. Write up your travel journal at the comfortable desk and chair with wireless internet throughout. Unwind with a hot drink as you browse channels on the flat screen TV. Air conditioning helps keep you completely refreshed. Iron and ironing board, in-room safe, pillow menu, hair dryer.

4 star Alfavito Hotel 
The elegant 4-star ALFAVITO Kyiv Hotel is located in one of the business districts of central Kiev next to the Palace “Ukraina” Underground Station. It is within 10 minutes’ walk from the central main street, Khreschatyk and Maidan Nezalezhnosti and only 15 minutes’ walk from Olimpiysky Stadium. Gourmet international dishes and local specialties are served at the PIANO, where a buffet breakfast is also provided. Guest can enjoy a European cuisine in the FORTE Café-bar, test grill menu in the summertime, or relax in the lobby bar with a cup of genuine Viennese coffee. The hotel offers 229 comfortable guest rooms:

• Two beds of 90 x 200 cm size or King-size 180 * 200 cm double bed;
• Air conditioning system;
• Safe deposit box 370*440*200 mm;
• LCD TV;
• Interactive TV;
• Wi-Fi Internet access;
• Telephone;
• Mini-bar;
• Free mineral water (0,5 L);
• Slippers, bathrobes, towels;
• Pillow menu;
• Eco Boutique (Czech Republic) bath accessories, hair dryer, makeup mirror etc.;
• Free gym access around the clock;
• Providing an extra bed for an additional charge;
• Room size – 22 -24 sq. m.

Choice of hotel is subject to availability.

Departure Dates 2022

* Any Friday – subject to availability

Prices in US Dollars 2022

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

From USD 340* per person in twin room

From USD 155 single supplement (minimum 2 persons)

Optional Excursions must be booked at time of making reservation:

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

*Please ask for a quote for your preferred date of departure.

Price Includes

• Arrival and Departure transfer from Airport (or rail station)*
  *Supplement for out of hours / public holidays
• 3 nights accommodation with all taxes included
• Breakfast daily
• Private Walking tour of Kiev with English speaking guide
• Private visit to St Sophia Cathedral with English speaking guide
• 24 hour emergency contact
• Local Office Support

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• Optional Tours:
  Chernobyl (11 hours) USD 115 per person (minimum 2 persons) Small group tour
  Pirogovo (3 hours) USD 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 – Kiev City Break

Hotel – check in after 14.00 hours . Check out by 11.00 hours
Transfers – supplement may apply for out of hours / public holidays
Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotel
Tours and timings may vary according to local conditions and substitutions may be made if necessary
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
Airport information:
Boryspil International Airport (KBP)