Our short break in Kiev will ensure you get the most informative and memorable tour of Kiev, the stunning capital of The Ukraine.
Our short break in Kiev is the perfect way to get the most out of a visit to Ukraine's capital. We have a set tour plan which will allow you to combine history, culture, sight seeing and shopping at a relaxing pace. You will be conveniently situated in our luxury apartment in Kiev city centre. Our guide/ translator will ensure you get to see the best of Kiev during your stay and will prove important with communication and giving advise.
Kiev takes it's place as one of Europe's most significant and historic capitals and makes a fantastic tourist location. Please view our Kiev gallery page to see some of the sights that you will be treated to with our Kiev tour package
All prices quoted in US dollars.
TRANSLATORS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE FOR ALL TIMES AND EVENTS SHOWN IN THE TOUR PROGRAM. ADDITIONAL HOURS CAN BE ARRANGED WITH THE TRANSLATOR & ARE CHARGED AT $20 PER HOUR.
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Type of Accommodation |
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| 1 |
Luxury apartment Kiev |
$1000 |
| 2 |
Both staying in luxury Apartment Kiev |
$1200 |
| We can arrange separate apartments on request for additional fee of $250 per apartment |
| Special rates for groups of 4 - 10 people. Prices quoted on application. |
RATES INCLUDE:
- TRANSFERS
- TRANSLATION ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM
- TRANSPORT AND GUIDE SERVICES ACCORDING THE PROGRAM
- ENTRANCE FEES TO MENTIONED ATTRACTIONS
- ACCOMMODATION IN OUR LUXURY APARTMENT
- MEALS ACCORDING THE PROGRAM
Day 1 - Arrive in Kiev, apartment transfer and evening meal
- Taxi transfer to our luxury apartment
- Dinner in a traditional Ukrainian Cossack restaurant.
Traditional Ukrainian Folk with a touch of Cossack will welcome you with Live folk music, the musicians dressed in traditional garb.This place is a nice way to enjoy a bit of Ukraine’s past,
the hearty, meaty Borsch and roasted pork shashlik and traditional Kiev’s hospitality. A vegetarian choice is also available on request.
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Landing in Kiev |
Inside our luxury apartment |
Traditional Borsch and sour cream |
Kiev at night |
Day 2 - Exploring old Kiev's landmarks
- 10:00-13:00
Our exploration starts on Myhaylivs’ka Plosha(square) where we have an external view of St.Michail’s Golden Dome Cathedral, which is of special significance for Kiev residents, because it was devoted to Archangel Michail, the heavenly patron of Kiev. Then passing the impressive building of The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we take cable car ride which swings you downthe Volodymirsky Hill to Poshtova square from which we have a walk along the Dnipro river Wharf to the river port and launch on a cruise down the Dnipro River (approx. 2 hours).
- 13:00-14:00
Lunch at some cosy cafe or a stylish Irish pab on Kontraktova Ploschcha(square).
- 14.00-16.00
Our tour continues along Andriivskyi Uzviz (Descent) Having walked a little uphill ancient stone paving we would find ourselves at Anddriyivsky Uzviz. This street houses numerous art galleries and shops, with work from local artists, and makes this romantic street the cultural center of Kiev.Artists, as well as masters of other genres are able to display and sell their products from stands and stalls in the open air. Visits to this street will acquaint you with art trends of Ukraine. During the walk You will listen to the tales how ordinary people lived and worked in Kiev a few centuries ago.
- 16.00-18.00
During this excursion you will see all the Kiev most beautiful churches at once:
-->St. Andrew's Church a masterpiece of baroque architecture of XVIII c. constructed according to the designs of well-known architect B.Rastrelli on the top of Vladimir's Hill. The 60 meters high Church is surrounded by a terrace, from which you can see a picturesque panorama of Kiev and Dnipro River. It is a good place to make marvelous photos.
-->Next we explore St Sofia Cathedral on Sofiys’ka Ploschcha,
--> and after a coffee break --> we’ll finally head to the Golden Gate – ancient entrance to Kiev of the times of Yaroslav the Wise. You will be able to buy souvenirs and cards with Kiev sights.
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Myhaylivs’ka Plosha |
Cable car ride |
A river tour of Kiev |
Ukrainian ladies enjoying river views |
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'The Descent and St. Andrews Church
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St Michael's Cathedral |
St Sofia's Church |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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Andriivskyi Uzviz |
Poshtova square |
Podil area of Kiev |
the Golden Gate |
Day 3 - Kiev's past and present
- 10:00-13:00
Is marked by tour to the Pirogovo(pancake) village situated in the picturesque suburb of Kiev Pirogovo. We will explore one of the largest open air museums in the world that covers about 159 hectares and contains more than 300 unique buildings of folk architecture XVI - XX cc The buildings include peasants’ houses, churches, mills, farm structures along 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 will give you a short escape from urban tension. Traditional fair, folk plays and dances take place throughout the year. And such a marvelous scenery all around!! Then we have lunch at"Shynok" cafe.
- 13:00-14:00
The interior of rural Shynok of 19 century. Dishes prepared
under classical recipes of the Ukrainian national cuisine. Christian holidays and ceremonies are observed. Real possibility to test the best Ukrainian dishes and drinks not so expensive that at the centre of city. If you want to buy souvenirs (handicraft) you will find them in this museum and even cheaper then in St Andrew passage.
- 15.00-16.00
Go back to apartment/ free time.
- 16.00-17.20
I pick you up and we set out to Kiev city centre to stroll down one the most beautiful, wide and eventful Ukrainian street Kreshchatik, on a par with Maidan(Independent Square) where our famous Orange Revolution and recently a grandiose concert of Elton John took place. Their flair and panorama will capture your heart and inspire you to visit Kiev again.
- 17.20-18.20
We visit the Globus the "deepest" shopping and recreation centre.It is one of the most interesting architectural projects of the present and was constructed in 2002. This place is just enormous, but it doesn't disrupt the historical ensemble of Kiev's ancient center, as the main part of the Globus is hidden under the ground. The inside of the centre is impressive: with several floors of shopping space, glass doors, escalators, cafes, bars and restaurants, it is one of the chic est and trendiest destinations in the whole capital. After wandering through Globe we will be brought by escalator down to the area of fast-food (American, Ukrainian, Chinese, Italian etc). On your way down you can enjoy the view of nice fountain and then throw a coin there as a sign that you will be back.
- 19.00-21.00
In the evening you’ll have opportunity to visit drama theatre with most captivating performances on world renown plays( Boccaccio’s Decameron, Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet , Hugo’s Saint Petri Dom ..) The theatre will surprise you with its most original and attractive building -
a fairytale castle, situated in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
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Beehives and wooden chapel at Pirogovo |
Pirogovo open air museum |
Inside the Globus Shopping Centre |
Independence Square Kiev |
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National Musical Academy |
Monument of Independence |
Monument to the Founders of Kiev |
Kiev's Drama Theatre |
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Day 4 - Leaving Kiev
- Breakfast at Ukrainian fast food cafeteria-style restaurant
- Transfer by taxi to Borispol airport
- See you again soon!
VIEW MORE IMAGES FROM OUR TOURS & KIEV IN OUR KIEV GALLERY!
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