Tour Program: KYIV

Tour Program: KYIV – LVIV

—	Tour Program: KYIV – LVIV : Ukraine 7 days

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Day 1: Kyiv - Arrival to Kyiv. Pick-up at the airport. From the airport, go on a guided bus tour of the Golden-Domed capital of Ukraine visiting St.Sophiya Cathedral - the main church of Kyiv Rus (XI c), the Golden Gates, St.Volodymyr's Church, completely restored St.Mykhailo's monastery and Rastrelli's masterpiece - St. Andrew's Church. Hotel check-in. Lunch (optional). Free time for souvenir shopping and rest. Welcome dinner at a national Ukrainian restaurant with live music.

Day 2: Kyiv - After breakfast, go for an excursion to "Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra" Monastery, an Orthodox center of Ukraine since XI c. Tour of the monastery grounds, caves, Trinity Church, bell tower and a visit to the Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art and Ukrainian Museum of Historical Treasures. unch at the typical Kyiv restaurant "Pervak." After lunch you will walk down the most ancient cobblestone street of Andriyivskyy Uzviz - the "Montmatre of Kyiv - and Podil district. Continue your souvenir shopping, visit private galleries and craft shops.
Dinner on your own and visit to the theatre or concert, if available. (Optional)

Day 3: Kyiv - After early breakfast and hotel check-out, start on a bus tour to Chernihiv (150 km), one of the ancient cities of Europe. Take a city tour around Chernihiv, visiting Antoniy's Caves with earth (XII cent.) and stone (XVII cent.) churches; Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral (1st half XI cent.) - the main cathedral of Chernihiv; Borisoglebsky Cathedral (XII cent.) - the prince's church, Svyatoslavichy's burial-vault; Troitsky Cathedral (XVII cent.) - member's of higher orders of Chernihiv's clergy cathedral; Optional: Chernihiv's Collegium (XVIII cent.) - the first high school on the left-bank Ukraine. Cathedral belfry gives an opportunity to observe a wonderful panorama of the city. After lunch break and some free time in the city center, you return to Kyiv. Dinner in Kyiv and departure for the railway station to take an overnight train to Lviv.

Day 4: Lviv - Early arrival to Lviv. Pick - up at the railway - station. Hotel check-in and breakfast at the hotel.

Bus-tour around the city - become familiar with the history, culture and scientific life of Lviv. Take a look at the architectural monuments of the XIV-XX centuries - the National University "Lviv Polytechnic", the National I.Franko University, St.George's Cathedral, see the spectacular panoramic view of the city from High Castle. Lunch at Hotel "Grand". A trip to the open-air Museum of Folk Architecture - take a look at the ancient wooden architecture: old mills, farms and churches. Dinner at a typical Lviv restaurant (on your own). After dinner you can stroll along Night Lviv.

Day 5: Lviv - After breakfast go on a walking tour around medieval city. A visit to the Boim chapel, the Pharmacy Museum, Latin Cathedral, Armenian church, Orthodox church, Italian Courtyard and Royal Parlors of the History Museum. Lunch at the hotel or in the city center. After lunch you are invited to visit the Ukrainian National Museum (exhibitions of icons and applied art). Free time in the city center. You will have time to visit local antique shops or buy souvenir at open-air market with local crafts (wood-carving, embroidery, paintings, ceramics, etc). Dinner on your own plus visiting a performance at the Opera House, when available (optional).

Day 6: Lviv - After early breakfast start on a trip to the town of Zhovkva (a beautiful town from XVIth c., the former residence of the Polish King Jan III Sobeski) and Krekhiv Monastery of St. Basil's order from XVIIth c. Walk to the Holy Spring and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Ukrainian countryside. Lunch (optional) Return to Lviv. Free time in the city centre. Farewell dinner. Entertainment programme (optional).

Day 7: Breakfast. Hotel check out. Departure for homeland.

Tour price in USD per pax

Group number/hotel

10 pax + 1

15 pax + 1

30 pax + 2

6 pax

4 pax

2 pax

Kyiv: Hotel "Rus" 3*

Lviv: Hotel "Eurohotel" 3+*

769 $

713 $

640 $

747 $

872 $

1120 $

Kyiv: Hotel "Riviera" 4*

Lviv: Hotel "Leopolis" 4*

985 $

928 $

847 $

1087 $

1213 $

1460 $

Tour price includes:

Transportation services in Kyiv, Lviv:

30 pax - 49-seats bus;

15 pax - 28-seats bus;

10 pax - 18-seats bus (Kyiv), 28-seats bus (Lviv);

6 pax - 6-seats minivan;

4 pax - 6-seats minivan;

2 pax - car.

- transfers to/from airport/railway station.

- train tickets Kyiv-Lviv + VAT.

Accommodation at 3* or 4* hotels (5 nights in DBL, group leaders in SNGL).

Meals (up to the program, including welcome and farewell dinners with live music).

Excursions up to the program.

Entrance fees to the museums and guide services.

Services of English speaking guides in Kyiv and Lviv.

English speaking escort services all over the route.

Free place for group leader: 10 pax - 1 person, 15 pax - 1 person, 30 pax - 2 persons.

VAT.

Tour price does not include:

Day 3 excursion to the city of Chernihiv;

Day 4 excursion to the city of Zhovkva - only to individuals. For groups it is in the price;

All meals suggested on your own in the program;

Additional services.

Optional program:

Day 3 excursion to the city of Chernihiv:

10 pax + 1: 110 $ per pax;

15 pax + 1: 90 $ per pax;

30 pax + 2: 65 $ per pax;

6 pax: 150 $ per pax;

4 pax: 210 $ per pax;

2 pax: 370 $ per pax;

Day 4 excursion to the city of Zhovkva for individuals:

6 pax: 40 $ per pax

4 pax: 55 $ per pax

2 pax: 90 $ per pax.

Options:

Champaign parties in King's Halls with the classical music;

Folk music and dances concerts;

Opera or ballet performances;

Jazz festivals visits;

Boat trips;

Visit to the Ukrainian village;

Meetings with the prominent people and Ukrainian politicians, any special bookings of the clients. Prices will be discussed.

Prices depend on specific tour request, dates of the tour, exact number of group, hotel category, arrival and departure times, and other program adjustments.

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