Tour Itinerary – 3 Day Kiev City Break

 Day 1 (Friday or Saturday)

On arrival in Kiev, you will be met at the airport or rail station and transferred to your 3 star hotel to check in for 2 nights.
Enjoy our panoramic city 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 you will pass by famous places of the city and enjoy amazing views of the two golden-domed monastery complexes while walking through Sophiiska and Mykhailivska Squares. The tour passes by St. Andrew’s Church, a striking piece of baroque architecture of the 18th century. built according to the designs of well-known architect Rastrelli. Andriivskyi Uzviz, a quaint cobbled street that starts from St. Andrew’s Church will impress you with its unique atmosphere. It is a short, steep, street down to the picturesque Podil area. Numerous art galleries and shops of folk and applied art make this popular street the cultural centre of Kiev.(3 hours tour)

Day 2 (Saturday or Sunday)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visit to Kiev Pechersk Lavra (Kiev Cave Monastery), a unique monastery complex, which is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Originating in 1051, when a monk, Antoniy, had settled in a hill slope cave, the monastery played a very important role in Ukrainian cultura; development — the first printing-house was established here, many famous chroniclers, writers, scientists, painters, doctors lived and worked. In 1113 Chronicler Nestor wrote his ‘Tale of Bygone Years’ (Povest vremennyh let) — the main source of knowledge about the times of Kievan Rus. After a great fire of 1718, the restoration of damaged buildings and the construction of new ones began. The Holy Dormition Cathedral and Troitskaya Church got their present-day baroque style and the monastery territory was surrounded by stone walls. In the middle of the 18^th century the unique architectural ensemble of the Lavra had been formed. Preserved for the most part, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra became the largest monastery on the territory of former Kievan Rus, its total area was almost 30 hectares. 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.

Day 3 (Sunday or Monday)

After breakfast at the hotel spend some free time in the morning for shopping or revisiting one of Kiev’s many museums.
Check out followed by departure transfer – either to airport for departure or to railway station for onward travel.
Please ask us about our connecting tours to Lviv.

Departure Dates 2017

* Every Friday or Saturday throughout 2017

Prices in EUROS 2017

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

Option 1 – 3 star Rus Hotel:

€245 per person in twin room.

€70 single supplement.

Price valid throughout 2017 (subject to availability).

Option 2 – 4 star Alfavito Hotel:

€320 per person in twin room.

€130 single supplement.

Price valid throughout 2017 (subject to availability).

Price Includes

• Arrival and Departure transfer from Airport (or rail station)
• 2 nights accommodation with all taxes included
• Breakfast daily
• Half day panoramic city tour of Kiev
• Half day excursion to Kiev Pechersk Lavra – the monastery of the caves. A UNESCO world heritage site.
• 24 hour emergency contact
• Local Office Support

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• 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 hotels

Remember to check passport and visa requirements for entry.

The tour operates with minimum two passengers. Please ask 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.  Visit our sister site for discount hotels: www.select-a-room.com