Weekend Kiev 4 days/3 nights

Weekend Kiev 4 Days/ 3 nights

Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, has much to offer its guests. We welcome you to spend 4 days full of interesting excursions and fascinating impressions. Initially the package includes a panoramic tour of Kiev with the visit to the city`s main highlights, including the golden-domed Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery. Panoramic city tour of Kiev, which is not only the capital of Ukraine but also the mother city for all Eastern Slavic peoples. The modern centre and the remains of the old city are both on the hilly west bank of the Dnipro, third largest river in Europe. During the tour you will be acquainted with Kyiv, its architectural monuments, the memorials of the past as well as with a new city.

Itinerary:

DAY 1

Arrival

Transportation to the hotel and check-in

DAY 2

Breakfast

Panoramic city tour of Kiev

DAY 3

Breakfast

Excursion to Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery

DAY 4

Breakfast

Free time

Departure

Highlights:

Independence Square

The Central Square - The Independence Square with the monument to independent Ukraine 62m high called "Glory to Ukraine". Parades, concerts, festivals and other city arrangements and holidays take place on this square. It contains six fountains, Independence Column and artificial waterfall.

St. Michael Cathedral

St. Michael Golden Domed Cathedral was founded in 1108 by prince Svyatopolk - Yaroslav's grandson. It is the model of the Old Rus architecture.

St. Andrew's church

St. Andrew's church, the monument of the 18th century (1746-61). It is an inspired Baroque interpretation of the traditional Ukrainian five-domed, cross-shaped church by Rastrelli. Its richly decorated nterior features a three-tiered iconostasis and several paintings from the 18th century. The slender curves of its blue, white, gold and green exterior stand out against the skyline.

St. Sophia Cathedral

St. Sophia Cathedral with its magnificent frescoes and murals that present great historic and artistic value. It is the city's oldest standing church built in 1037 in honor of Prince Yaroslav's victory over a rival tribe Pechenegs. Grand prince of Kyiv Yaroslav the Wise intended to enlarge and beatify the city and he started with the construction of the cathedral which became not only a holy place but also a very important state's political, cultural and administrative centre. All ambassadorial receptions, crowning of princes, signing of treaties were held here. The first school and library were also set up in St. Sophia Cathedral.

Kiev Pechersk Lavra Monastery

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery was founded as the first Ortodox Monastery in Kyiv Rus in 1051. It has become the largest religious establishment in the country. It bears the name of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra binding its foundation in the catacombs and since the 12th century it bears the name of Lavra. Spread across wooded slopes above the Dnipro, it is a unique array of gold-domed churches, underground labyrinths lined with holy relics. In 1926 the Upper Groundswere declared the National Museum, one of which has a hoard of Scythian gold.