Program: HIGHLIGHTS OF UKRAINE VISIT- KYIV & LVIV
DURATION: 06 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
Today you will arrive in Kiev, where you will be greeted by our representative at the airport and after a warm welcome, proceed to the hotel in your comfortable vehicle.
Check in at your hotel for 03 nights stay. [Room check in timings: 14:00 Hrs]
Enjoy evening at leisure – you have an option for dinner in the Indian restaurant [supplement cost applicable]
Overnight is at Hotel
10:00-14:00 – Wonders of Kyiv city tour
Duration 4 hours
Description: This tour of Kiev provides a good opportunity to see all the most important sights of Kiev with a private guide. You will cover all the city sights in a time frame that would be impossible by walking.
Whether it is your first time in the city, or you are simply short of time, you will get a comprehensive overview of the city with a professional guide who knows and loves Kiev. Travel back more than 1,500 years to the city’s birth and discover landmarks that represent Kiev through the ages. In the tour you will visit
After the sightseeing enjoy your lunch at Indian Restaurant [supplement cost applicable]
Transfer back to Hotel & Enjoy rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kyiv.
(10.00 – 14.00) Tour to Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (UNESCO Heritage site), World War II Museum & Statue of Motherland
Duration 4 hours
Description: Visit the military World War II museum. Complex built in 1981 on the Pechersk hills above the Dnipro river. The Ukrainian State Museum of the Great Patriotic War of 1941 – 1945» was inaugurated on Pechersk in the former Klovskyi Palace on 17th October 1974. It immediately drew attention of the public and numerous visitors. It became obvious that the various thematic and rich museum collections demanded other scientific concept and the special building. All activities of the Memorial are aimed at helping people to understand origins of tragedies of wars, showing ways to prevent them and uncover the historical truth about the sacrifice and heroism of the Ukrainian people in the struggle against Nazism and promote patriotic upbringing of citizens, particularly young people.
Statue of Motherland is a monumental statue in Kiev. The stainless-steel statue stands 62 m (203 ft) tall upon the museum main building with the overall structure measuring 102 m (335 ft) including its base and weighing 560 tons. The sword in the statue’s right hand is 16 m (52 ft) long weighing 9 tons, with the left hand holding up a 13 by 8 m (43 by 26 ft) shield with the State Emblem of the Soviet Union.
Visit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Monastery, a complex of monasteries established in 11th century and now on the UNESCO world heritage list. This incredible site is famed for the golden domes of the main church and its fascinating network of caves.
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Monastery is the center of Christianity in the Ukraine and home to one of the biggest and most incredible cathedrals in Kiev. It is also home to a network of mystic underground caves that hide mummies of monks and saints. This fascinating site was voted one of the 7 wonders of Kiev and is absolutely a must-see for any visitor of Kiev. Founded by monks in the 11th century and laying on the picturesque Dnipro hills, the Monastery complex is a truly holy place for all Orthodox Christians in the Ukraine. It is home to many majestic churches built in the Byzantine and Baroque style. Within the monastery complex you will also discover many museums, including the museum of Historical Treasures and Jewellery, the Museum of Ukrainian Decorative and Applied Art and famous Museum of Miniatures (art works as small, so you should look at them at microscope, like engraving on the pear seed or very famous iron-shod flea). Lavra is also famous for its caves with ancient crypts, which you will explore during your visit.
After the sightseeing enjoy your lunch at Indian Restaurant [supplement cost applicable]
Enjoy rest of the day at leisure exploring the Kyiv city.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kyiv.
Today in time, you will be transferred to Kyiv airport / Station for your flight / Train to Lviv.
On arrival at Lviv, transfer to your Hotel for C/in.
Lviv is one of the most ancient and beautiful Ukrainian cities, with rich historical and cultural heritage. Lviv is the hidden pearl of Europe and is a unique combination of Western and Eastern cultures. You can see such wonderful samples of Ukrainian, Polish, Armenian, Jewish, German, Austrian and other cultures within a span of a 10-minute walk.
Enjoy free day on your own admiring the architecture of the city, its coffee Houses, and local Beer pubs.
Overnight is at Lviv
Breakfast is at Hotel
Post Breakfast, we will proceed on the city tour. The tour will start from a visit of one of the most beautiful observation decks – High Castle Hill. It’s a great place to enjoy the picturesque views of the ancient and modern parts of Lviv and begin your acquaintance with the city. You will also have a look at the fascinating Potocki Palace that is considered to be one of the most interesting buildings of the 19th century. Later, you will explore the Lychakiv Cemetery, which keeps a lot of secrets from the past. Lviv is famous for its remarkable cathedrals and sacral architecture, which attracts tourists from all over the world. During the tour you will visit such Baroque masterpieces as St. Yura Cathedral, famous for its ancient Bell Tower; the most recognizable architectural monument of the city – Dominican Cathedral; gorgeous Latin Cathedral; a unique landmark of the 17th century – Chapel of the Boim Family. The driven part tour ends in the heart of the city – on Market Square. This historical center of Lviv, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded in the 13th century. You will enjoy its stunning architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and cozy atmosphere of the medieval city. Market Square is also a favorite tourist attraction and a popular ground for concerts, festivals, holiday markets. You will meet hear a lot of street performers and musicians, discover a lot of souvenir shops, cozy cafes and restaurants. Strolling through the UNESCO-listed Lviv Old Town, you will spot the impressive Lviv Town Hall and majestic Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet, magnificently decorated with moldings, statues, and pillars.
Overnight is at Lviv.
Breakfast is at Hotel
On this free day in Lviv explore some of the best museums and galleries in the country and make time to visit the handmade chocolate shop. Keep a look out for its large glass windows which offer a fantastic view of the in-store chocolate factory.
Overnight is at Lviv
Today you will be transferred to the railway station / airport to catch your train / flight to Kyiv.
(We recommend trains №744К, 744Ш)
At 06:05 Departure to Kiev
At 11:47 am – arrival to Kiev
Upon arrival, depending your flight you will be transferred to Kyiv International airport to board your flight back home.