ARKTUR LTD Program Tours.

ARKTUR LTD Program Tours

CONTENTS SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS KYIV OUR CONTACTS
CHORNOBYL TRIP UKRAINIAN HERITAGE CASTLES AND MONASTERIES OF WESTERN UKRAINE JEWISH HERITAGE OPERA TRIP UKRAINE – POLAND TOUR OUR CONTACTS KYIV 1-day tours City break (3-days tour) “Sofievka” Park Tour “Alexandria” Park Tour Chernihiv Tour Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky Secret Kiev Evening Kiev Maidan Tour Maslenitsa in Kiev LVIV Golden Horseshoe Tour ODESA

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS WITHIN UKRAINE
PROGRAM TOURS ROUND KYIV 1-DAY TOURS City tour to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is much more than just an ancient monastery. For many centuries it has been a spiritual centre of Ukraine. The Cave Monastery was built almost 8 centuries ago by the monks Antoniy and Feodosiy. Being spread across the slopes of the Dnipro river, it is a unique array of golden-domed churches, underground labyrinths lined with mummified monks & elegant monastic buildings turned into museums. At the moment Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is also a residence of Metropolitan Volodymyr (Viktor Sabodan), the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and is opened for the visitors. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery …back to Contents

The St. Sophia Cathedral
City tour to St. Sophia Cathedral During the tour you will visit Kiev’s most prominent places of interest and spend time observing the great St. Sophia Cathedral. St. Sophia Cathedral was founded in 1011 by Grand Prince of Kiev Volodymyr and completed by his son Yaroslav the Wise in Sophia stands for wisdom in Greek. All ambassadorial receptions, crowning of princes, signing of treaties were held in the church. The first school & library were also set up in the church. Of great historical and artistic value are the frescoes & mosaics of St. Sophia. St. Sophia is now in UNESCO heritage list, having the biggest collection of 11th century mosaics and frescoes in the world. The St. Sophia Cathedral …back to Contents

City Tour to Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life of Ukraine
The open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture, Rural Life and Folk Art stretches on the territory of 150 hectares of the picturesque Pirogovo village near Kyiv. Here one can admire the unique collection of folk architecture from all regions of Ukraine, feel the spirit of traditional Ukrainian life, visit folk crafts shops and a traditional restaurant serving Ukrainian cuisine. The museum's exhibition is divided in two departments: Architecture and Life in the Ukrainian Village before the Revolution and Folk Architecture and Life in the Socialist Village. The architectural and landscape panorama is supplemented by wooden churches and a collection of windmills. In summer and fall the museum hosts special craft festivals. On Sundays concerts of Ukrainian folk music are held there. Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography of Ukraine …back to Contents

“Sofievka” Park Tour 1-DAY TOUR …back to Contents
A lot of people call this unique picturesque area the fairy-land. Everything here is so unusual and simply perfect. There is an English Park with the richest collection of plants from all over the world and lakes with waterfalls. You will be absolutely fascinated by the amazing landscapes, numerous park’s fountains and streams, artificial grottoes and exquisite stone sculptures of ancient gods and goddesses. One can find something interesting for him/her here. "Sofievka" is located in the cozy city Uman and is one of the most beautiful parks in Europe. During the excursion in Sophia Park, lasting 2-2,5 hours, you will walk along the route, which displays the myths and legends of ancient Greece and Rome and see: - Lower pond with a pavilion of Flora - Venice Gateway - Tempe valley, the valley of Tartar - Fountain of Snake Gorgon - Lefkadiak rock - The island of Lesbos, the Caucasus, the island of Anti-Circe - Euripides monument, a statue of Orpheus, a statue of Apollo - A wellspring of Hippocrene - Great Falls, waterfall Three Tears - Grotto of doubt and fear or grotto of Tantalus, the grotto of Venus - Elysian fields - Cretan Labyrinth - Amphitheater of flowers and a lot of other beautiful objects! …back to Contents

Chernigiv Tour 1-DAY TOUR …back to Contents
Among the emerald plains of the Desna river, in meadows and fields there is beautiful Chernigiv situated – a museum-city, being literally a city in the garden and having a unique architectural monuments and monastic complexes. We invite you to explore the city, which is more than 1300 years, its monuments and sights during a full day tour. A sightseeing tour through the Shaft - the ancient center of Chernigov includes a visit to: Spaso-Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral (XI century) – is a contemporary of St. Sophia Cathedral in Kiev. The main temple, which was used as a burial place for the Chernigov princes and clergy can be found here. The first chronicles date back to 1036. The Cathedral of St. Boris and Gleb (XII century) – is a burial place of the Chernigov princes of the dynasty of Svyatoslavovych. It was built by Prince David Svyatoslavovych and named after the Saints Boris and Gleb. It functions as a museum now. Chernigov Collegium (XVII century) - is the first secular secondary school at the Left-Bank of Ukraine built in the Ukrainian Baroque style. You can deepen into the history, while sitting in a classroom and looking at the best examples of folk and professional icons displayed at the exhibition. Dinner in a cozy cafe with the best dishes of Ukrainian cuisine. This excursion continues through the territory of the Troizko-Illinsky Complex situated on the slopes of Boldin Hills. Antonie Caves (XII-XVII centuries) – one of the oldest cave monasteries in Eastern Europe since the 12th century with the earthen church and stone underground churches of centuries. Illinska Church (XII century) – is the main cave monastery (exterior). Troizkiy Cathedral – Cathedral of Chernihiv princes, which currently helds the relics of St. Theodosius and St. Lawrence. …back to Contents

"Alexandria" Park Tour 1-DAY TOUR …back to Contents
Park "Alexandria" is a significant monument of landscape art of the late XVIII - early XIX centuries. It is a kind of living art gallery created by the masters of landscape architecture of the past, which are retained in the present. Park received this name in honor of the Potemkin’s niece Alexandra Engelhardt who was a chamber maid of honor of the Empress Katherine II. We would like to invite you to visit the park "Alexandria", which will amaze you with a harmonious combination of the nature and human creations. A meadow with an aged-old oak turns into the flowerbeds and thickets of exotic plants into the area of a colonnade “Echo” with unique acoustic features; streams with waterfalls flow into the lake with swans and ducks in coombs. These masterpieces are in every corner of “Alexandria” park. It is a great place to relax and walk around the whole day. You will see not only alleys with the majestic ancient trees, vast meadows and picturesque ponds, but also immerse in the atmosphere of XVIII century which shows a lot of architectural heritage of this period. …back to Contents

Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky Tour
1-DAY TOUR Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky – is a cozy city- museum with a rich historical heritage. Many churches and attractions are full of hospitality. Spend a perfect day, relax and deepen into the history of this region. We invite you to get acquainted with a city with lots of museums, one of the oldest capitals of Russia, the city, which is associated with the first mention of the word "Ukraine"! Pereyaslav-Khmelnitsky is an amazing city: small, neat and looks like a toy. During the day spent here you will visit: Museum of Gregoriy Skovoroda – The museum highlights the life and work of the poet and philosopher, his stay at Pereyaslavschina. That is where you can see a facsimile edition Peresopnytske gospel, on which the oath of the Ukrainian president is taken, unique paintings, furniture, books, and at the end – Gregoriy Skvoroda’s Student Class. Taras Shevchenko Museum - The museum in chronological order reveals the history of the area of the Cossack period. You will see the unique collection of weapons, which includes personal saber of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, the last page of the Ostrog Bible in 1581 and finally the room in which Taras Shevchenko, being on a serious stage of the disease, wrote his "Zapovit" which is known to every Ukrainian. Lunch in a cozy cafe with the best dishes of Ukrainian cuisine. Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life of Naddnipryanska Ukraine. Being located in a forest area, the open air museum reminds “Pirogovo” in Kiev. On the area of 30 hectares peasant households and buildings, churches, wells, all kinds of household items centuries are exposed , in general 385 monuments of folk architecture of various stages of the history of Ukraine! You can relax, enjoy pure nature, visit museums and exhibitions here in peace and calmness. Visit the “Rushnyk” museum. It includes a huge number of Ukrainian towels (rushnyky) from all over Ukraine raving with techniques of embroidery and rich characters. …back to Contents

The Mikhailivska Church
Kyiv city round trip 1 During the tour you will visit the ancient entrance to the city – the Golden Gate (XI c.), enjoy the beauty of St. Sophia Cathedral (XI c.), the complex with its magnificent frescoes & murals. It is the city’s oldest standing church built in in honor of Prince Yaroslav’s victory over a rival tribe Pechenegs. The St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery with its golden cupolas and St. Andrew’s church, located at the top of the charming Andriyivsky Uzvis, will surely impress you. St. Andrew’s Church is a famous architectural landmark of 18th century, which was built by the order of Russian Empress Elizabeth in 1754 built by Rastrelli. Walking the narrow streets of Podil with its numerous houses & Baroque churches you will feel the real atmosphere of the city. You will also have a chance to visit the main street of the city – Khreshchatyk Street as well as the famous Square of Independence (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), where during the Orange Revolution millions of people used to gather. The round trip excursion gives you the main knowledge of Kyiv and inspires you to get to know the city better. Andrew's church The Mikhailivska Church …back to Contents

The National Art Museum Museum of the History of Ukraine
Kyiv city round trip 2 During this excursion you will visit the main places of interest in Kyiv and have a chance to choose one of the following museums for observation: National Art Museum, Archeological Museum or the Fortress of Kyiv Art Museum Officially opened in 1904, one of the oldest and largest museums of Ukraine, the National Art Museum of Ukraine assembled a unique collection of over forty thousand works of Ukrainian and foreign artists covering a period that ranges from the Kievan Rus' to the 21st century. The museum acts as a central institution that deals with the preservation, study and popularization of art. Museum of the History of Ukraine During the visit you will get acquainted with unique archaeological, numismatic and ethnographic collections. There are more than 15 different exhibitions opened in The Ukrainian History Museum and each of them represents different periods of Ukrainian life. One can find here rare weapons, manuscripts, extensive collections of old books, coins, works of art etc. Museum “The Fortress of Kyiv” Kiev fortress is a generic name for the 19th century fortification buildings situated in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, that once belonged to western Russian fortresses. These structures (once a united complex) were built in the Pechersk and neighbourhoods by the Russian army. Now some of the buildings are restored and turned into a museum called the Kiev Fortress, while others are in use of various military and commercial installations. The National Art Museum Museum of the History of Ukraine …back to Contents

Secret Kiev …back to Contents
Our city is full of secrets and mysteries, you need just to look closely and you'll see lots of interesting and sometimes even the secret places of interest. You may suddenly discover hidden courtyards and alleys, unusual churches, charming architecture, the hidden history of people's lives on the buildings and unusual for the center fauna: hedgehog, cats, rabbits, crows and many others... We can see a Cossack, ballet dancer and even African warrior. And also we will visit the wonderful landscape alley and sit on different extraordinary benches: on watermelon, on house bench, on the bench with a pillow and a blanket... So, let’s unravel the secrets of our city together! …back to Contents

KYIV. CITY BREAK (3-DAYS TOUR)
DAY 1 – KYIV Arrival transfer followed by orientation city tour of Kyiv, which is not only the capital of Ukraine but also the mother city for all Eastern Slavic peoples. Kyivan Rus, the state from which Ukraine, Russia & Belarus are all descended, was established here between the 9th & 11th centuries. The modern centre & the remains of the old city are both on the hilly west bank of the Dnipro, third largest river in Europe. Check in & dinner at a hotel. DAY 2 – KYIV Breakfast at the hotel. Your first visit this morning is to the golden-domed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Monastery. Founded three km south of where Kyiv stood in 1051, the Caves Monastery was Kyivan Rus first & for a long time most famous monastery. Spread across wooded slopes above the Dnipro, it is a unique array of gold-domed churches, underground labyrinths lined with mummified monks & elegant monastic buildings turned museums, one of which has a hoard of Scythian gold to rival that of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. The Andrew's Slope …back to Contents

…back to Contents DAY 3 – KYIV
Podol district After lunch at a local restaurant we continue with the tour to St. Sophia Cathedral & Monastery complex with its magnificent frescoes & murals. It is the city’s oldest standing church built in in honor of Prince Yaroslav’s victory over a rival tribe Pechenegs. Proceed to St. Andrew’s church located at the top of the charming Andrew’s Slope. St. Andrew’s Church is a famous architectural landmark of 18th century, which was built by the order of Russian Empress Elizabeth in 1754 built by Rastrelli. Standing on a hilltop overlooking the historic Podil neighborhood, the St Andrew's Church is a baroque architectural perl of Kiev. Undoubtedly one of the most popular buildings of the capital, it is the only church where the Slavic Orthodox and the Italian Baroque architectural styles were so harmoniously merged. Return to the hotel or local restaurant for dinner with folklore performance. DAY 3 – KYIV After breakfast at the hotel. Check out followed by departure transfer. …back to Contents

…back to Contents м Thirst for romance and adventures? Look at
EVENING KIEV Thirst for romance and adventures? Look at the capital with the beginning of the night! You will plunge into magnificent atmosphere of the city with its more than 1500-years history. Street lights turn the city into a fairy-tale, the dusk wraps it into mystery. During the tour you will see all sightseeing attractions, located in the main parts of Kyiv. The Upper city will fascinate you with its St. Sophia and St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedrals, the Golden Gate that still keeps its medieval mysteries, National Opera House and other historical monuments. A fantastic view of the lower city Podil opens from one of the best viewpoints under the Arch of Friendship. Picturesque views of the golden domes of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Monastery, numerous bridges across the river and zillions of lights of the left bank will become a perfect ending of your unforgettable experience! At the end of the tour you will get a symbolic present! Duration: 3 hrs 20:00-23:00 …back to Contents

Maidan Tour Feel the Difference Touch the History
The city in the park, the greenest capital, the Motherland of Slavonic nation, the capital of mighty Ukraine, country of freedom and national strength. Kiev. It has recently carried another great revolution, the Main Square of the City has felt the gunpowder and fires once again as during 2004 Orange Revolution. We are ready to show you the past and the present, Kiev is ready to show you the future. Come and touch the history with your own hands, feel the atmosphere by your own and understand how it was in reality from the local people, our guides. Have a walk on Kreshchatyk Street, visit Maidan of Independence and feel the whole atmosphere of the city during our new city tour! Feel the Difference Touch the History …back to Contents

Maslenitsa in Kiev Weekend Offer
The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. And today we would love to offer you a tour full of joy! DAY 1 (6 hrs) In the morning you will see the main sights of our beautiful city such as St. Sophia cathedral, St. Michael cathedral, Golden Gates, Andrew’s Slope with a souvenir market and St. Andrew church, National University, National Opera House and many other sights. You will visit Kiev’s St. Sophia Cathedral which is now in UNESCO heritage list, having the biggest collection of 11th century mosaics and frescoes in the world. Lunch in Ukrainian national cuisine restaurant “Shynok” Continue the tour following to Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery which is one of the oldest monasteries of Kievan Rus. The monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe continues to attract droves of visitors today. It is also included into UNESCO Heritage List. DAY 2 (4 hrs) On the second day you will deepen into the atmosphere of a great festival with pancakes, strong national drinks, songs and dances! Choose the destination for the best day yourself! Option 1: Mamaeva Sloboda (An open-air museum in Kiev which tells the story of the Cossack life and functions as a Cossack village) Option 2: Park Kievan Rus (A unique reconstruction of the famous medieval city in Eastern Europe, the capital of the greatest empire Kievan Rus – Kyiv of V-XIII centuries) Option 3: Pirogovo (The open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture, Rural Life and Folk Art stretches on the territory of 150 hectares of the picturesque Pirogovo village near Kyiv. Tour is available on annual Maslenitsa Holidays*

PROGRAM TOURS ROUND LVIV Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural
1-DAY TOURS Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Ethnographic excursion to the open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture, Rural Life and Folk Art You are invited to feel the folk atmosphere among the wooden constructions of XV-XX centuries, admire the unique collection of folk architecture from all regions of Ukraine & feel the spirit of traditional Ukrainian life. …back to Contents

City tour “Lviv Princes“
Walking tour through the park of XIX century up to the High Castle Hill, the place where the history of ancient Lviv started. Today it is the highest point of Lviv City, which gives an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy "bird's eye view" of Lviv. The High Castle Hill Excursion around one of the most ancient cemeteries of Europe called "Lychakiv Cemetery". Time at leisure. Dinner at the local restaurant or cafe (at own expense). Lychakiv Cemetery …back to Contents

The Jesuits St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral
City tour "Ancient Lviv" This tour includes acquaintance with city's architecture and lifestyle of XIV-XX centuries; visiting the Jesuits St.Peter and St.Paul's Cathedral of XVI century, Market Square (the original outdoors museum; 45 buildings located there are architectural landmarks of XVI-XX centuries); visiting the Cathedral of XIV-XVIII centuries, Boyim and Kampian Chapels (XVII), Dominican Church, the history of which starts from XIV century, Armenian Cathedral (XIV-XVI), Complex of St. Bernard’s Monastery (XVII), Pharmacy Museum, Throne Hall of Polish king Yan Sobesky (historical museum). Time at leisure, visiting of the local market of souvenirs "Vernisazh". In the end of the tour - dinner at the restaurant of national cuisine (wide range of delicious Ukrainian food and beverages). The Jesuits St. Peter and St. Paul's Cathedral The Dominican Church Market Square …back to Contents

LVIV. CITY BREAK (3-DAYS TOUR) The Opera & Ballet Theater
DAY 1 – LVIV After customs & passport formalities, you will be met & then transferred to the city center. Lviv was founded as a hilltop fort in the mid-13th century by Danylo Halytsky, prince of Galicia & Volyn, a former western principality of Kyivan Rus. Lviv’s skyline of towers, spires & roofs against a hilly backdrop exudes history. There are buildings in most of the main Western styles from down the centuries: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo & neoclassical. Check in & dinner at a hotel. The Opera & Ballet Theater DAY 2 – LVIV Breakfast at the hotel. Your full day tour of Lviv includes an orientation tour of this charming city with its elegant Opera & Ballet Theater, numerous Catholic & Orthodox churches, the oldest functioning Pharmacy-museum in the city which occupies a 16th century building on the Market Sq. the hub of Lviv life from the 14th to 19th centuries. Today it is the best preserved urban area in Ukraine. …back to Contents

The Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts
Lunch at local restaurant. For a sweeping 3600 panorama of the city, head to the High Castle, the 14th century remains of a stone castle that replaced the earlier 13th century wooden fort atop Castle Hill. Continue to the Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts with a seated Statue of Liberty atop its parapet. The museum features an excellent collection of farm culture & folk art from Western Ukraine, including embroidery, ethnic dress, woodcarvings, ceramics & pysanky (painted eggs). The day ends with dinner at the hotel or local restaurant. The Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts DAY 3 – LVIV Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure - an opportunity for personal exploration in a beautiful & historic city with fine shopping & beautiful hand made gifts. Check out followed by departure transfer. Pharmacy Museum …back to Contents

Golden Horseshoe Tour (visit to 3 Medieval and Rennaisance castles: Olesko, Pidhirtsi, Zolochiv) LVIV – OLESKO – PIDHIRTSI – ZOLOCHIV – “GOLD HORSESHOE” ROUTE Breakfast at the hotel. This full day so called “Zolota Pidkova” tour includes the visits to the French-chateau-style hilltop castle at Olesko. An 18th century former Capuchin church & monastery stands opposite the castle hill within a few hundred meters from town. After lunch continue to Pidhirtsi castle complex with defence buildings of the 17-18th centuries with Baroque church of the 18th century & Zolochiv castle complex of the 17-18th centuries. The Olesko Castle …back to Contents

PROGRAM TOURS ROUND ODESA The Garden of Pototsky Palace
1-DAY TOURS Odesa tour “The Palaces of Odesa” – Tolstoy, Pototskiy and Gagarin Palaces During the excursion you will have the chance to wonder the Palaces of Tolstoy, Pototsky and Gagarin. During the excursion through the Tolstoy’s palace, where one of the most famous family of Odesa history used to live, you will visit the main White hall where the Tolstoys organized concerts with participation of well-known violinists, pianists, singers; see the most interesting exhibit – legendary grand piano of Franz List who had concerts in Odesa and left his grand piano in our city; hear the stories about the family members and their contribution on evolution of Odesa. The Garden of Pototsky Palace In the house of the family Pototskiy today is located the Odesa Art Museum with a rich collection of painting ranging from medieval icons to the works of contemporary Odesa masters. The Gagarin’s house is also now is the state property and nowadays houses the Odesa State Literature Museum. Tolstoy Palace …back to Contents

Odesa tour “Pushkin in Odesa” The Opera & Ballet Theatre
During the excursion you will visit the impressive building of the world-known Opera & Ballet Theatre designed by Viennese architects Felner & Gelmer in the 1880s in the Habsburg Baroque style, with a number of Italian Renaissance features; walk along the famous Prymorsky boulevard with its beautiful buildings of the early 19th century, the shady promenade and famous Potemkin Steps (the 193 steps, built in 1837 & 1841, are descending from the statue of the Duke de Richelieu, at it’s eastern end is situated Pushkin statue & a British Tiger Gun). The Opera & Ballet Theatre Thereafter you will leave for Pushkin Museum for enjoying a 40 min. extensive excursion. Arrival to Soborna Square – the observing of the Vorontsov Palace & Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral. During this excursion you will also have the possibility to enjoy the marvelous City Park and buy some memorial souvenirs for yourself. Tour duration : 3 h The Duke de Richelieu …back to Contents

Odesa tour “The Catacombs“
During this excursion you will visit the main places of sightseeing in Odesa and spend more time for observation of Odesa Catacombs. They are situated in the village of Nerubaiskoye, originally created nearly 200 years ago during mining of building materials that were used to build the city. Currently it is the labyrinth of 2,500 kilometers with hundreds of entrances, exits, caves, and tunnels. During the World War II, in 1941, when German and Romanian army occupied Odesa during the war, the Soviet Military headquarters ordered to organize the partisan resistance. The Catacombs And Odesa catacombs were chosen as the camp for the unit of partisans. The provisions and weapons were enough there so the unit could stay underground for half a year. The partisan unit was fighting with Nazi and Romanian army during all the period of occupation. Tour duration : 3h …back to Contents

Odesa city walk + Uspensky Cathedral
During this excursion you will visit the main places of sightseeing in Odesa and spend more time for observation of the Uspensky Cathedral. Inside the Uspensky Cathedral you will enjoy fully an exciting excursion and observation of ancient icons. The building of the Cathedral in honor of the Assumption of the Virgin started in In those times it was one of the biggest temples in the whole former Russian Emporium. The height of it’s bell-tower is about 56 m. and it’s size allows to encompass about 5,000 persons. It has the Upper and Lower temples. The Cathedral holds the main heritage of the orthodox south-part of Ukraine – the Kasper Icon of the Virgin. In times of severe war years the Cathedral was the asylum for many religious people of Odesa. Tour duration: 3h Uspensky Cathedral …back to Contents

Odesa city walk + on of the Museums The Museum of Literature
During this excursion you will visit the main places of sightseeing in Odesa and spend more time for observation the exhibits of one of the Museums – the Museum of Archeology, the Fine Arts Museum or the Museum of Literature. The Archeology Museum It is established in it was the first museum of its kind in the former Russian Empire. There are more than exhibits. They are the basis of one of the largest collection of information sources about ancient history of Northern Black Sea region. The museum possesses rich collection of archaeological relics of primitive and classical culture, relics of ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, besides there is a large and valuable collection of coins and medals. The best antique sculptures are exhibited in the vestibule of the building, specially built for the museum in The exhibits, represented in the first and second halls, belonged to the huge period: from the appearance of the first men to the second millennium B.C. The highlight is the Gold Room, which has jewelry & coins from early Black Sea civilizations, including the 1st Slavic coins of St. Volodymyr (10th century AD). The Archeology Museum The Fine Arts Museum Russian & Ukrainian art are well covered in the Art Museum. Its maze of over 15 rooms on 2 floors has treasures, which run from 15th century Russian icons, classical works onwards to the works by the contemporary Odesa artists, developing both the realistic and avant-garde trends. The exposition represents paintings by I. Aivazovasky, O. Sarasov, I. Kramskoi, I. Repin, M. Vrubel. The Museum of Literature The museum was set up in 1977 in the Palace of Counts Gagarins. The palace, built on the design of the architect L.Otton, in late 19-th, was later donated to the Odessa Literature and Theatrical Association. The collection of Museum amounts to 40,000 exhibits. It represents the works by Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Jewish, Bulgarian writers. Tour duration : 3h The Museum of Literature …back to Contents

ODESA. CITY BREAK (3-DAYS TOUR)
DAY 1 – ODESA Duke Richellieu Monument. Arrival transfer followed by orientation city tour, check in & dinner at a hotel. The site of Odesa, used as both port & fort, was controlled from 1526 to 1789 by the Ottoman Turks. During its expansionist campaign in the 18th century, Russia took this coastal region & constructed a new port at Odesa, rebuilding the town & naming it after the ancient Greek colony Odesos, thought to be nearby. DAY 2 – ODESA Breakfast at the hotel. Taking in the main highlights of Odesa this morning tour involves some walking. The city center was designed to a classical plan with wide tree-lined streets, stretching south from Prymorsky boulevard. Its beauty lies in the early 19th century buildings, the shady promenade, the park tumbling towards the sea & the sweep of the Potemkin Steps. The 193 steps, built between 1837 & 1841, descend from a statue of the Duc de Richelieu in a Roman Toga. At the eastern end a Pushkin statue & a British Tiger Gun, captured in 1854 during the Crimean campaign, stand before the pink-and-white colonnaded Odesa City Hall. At the western end of the boulevard is the Palace of Vorontsov - the residence of a former governor of the city built in 1826 in a classical style with surprising Arabic detailing on the interior. Another highlight of the city is Opera & Ballet Theater designed in the 1880s by Viennese architects Felner & Gelmer in the Habsburg Baroque of the day, with a number of Italian Renaissance features. The Pushkin Statue The Potemkin Steps …back to Contents

Odesa has an excellent collection of museums
Odesa has an excellent collection of museums. After lunch at local restaurant you will visit Archeology museum. Established in 1875 it was the first museum of its kind in the former Russian Empire. The highlight is the Gold Room, which has jewellry & coins from early Black Sea civilizations, including the 1st Slavic coins of St. Volodymyr (10th century AD). Russian & Ukrainian art are well covered in the Art Museum. Its maze of over 15 rooms on 2 floors has treasures, which run from 15th century icons onwards & includes works by Levitsky, Ayvazovsky & Repin. Transfer back to the hotel or local restaurant for dinner. The Fine Art Museum DAY 3 – ODESA Breakfast at the hotel; some free time for shopping & individual exploration of the city. Check out followed by departure transfer. …back to Contents

SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS CHORNOBYL TRIP
DAY 1 Arrival transfer followed by brief orientation tour of Kyiv, which is not only the capital of Ukraine but also the mother city for all Eastern Slavic peoples. Kyivan Rus, the state from which Ukraine, Russia & Belarus are all descended, was established here between the 9th & 11th centuries. The modern centre & the remains of the old city are both on the hilly west bank of the Dnipro, the third largest river in Europe. Check in at the hotel. Dinner at local restaurant DAY 2 Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour around Chornobyl alienation zone. Morning 2.5 hours drive transfer from Kyiv to Chornobyl, passing the control point “Dytiatky” on the border of 30-kilometre zone (the exclusion zone and the zone of compulsory settlement are in another place). Your sightseeing includes a tour to a 10-kilometer zone. The visitors will be given the opportunity to look over the object “Sarcophagus” from the observation platform, the vegetation nearby “Sarcophagus” remained intact after the disaster (so-called reddish-brown forest), and visit “a dead town” Pripyat. A tour takes you round to Opachychi and Kupovate villages. …back to Contents

The Chornobyl Nuclear Power Station
In the schedule there is a meeting with the inhabitants – old people who refused to leave native land and move to other places. Excursions can be taken to the surrounding countryside. Proceed to Rozsokha village where you will have a look at the techniques used during the liquidation of the disaster consequences. You will have the option of interviewing the experts of the local enterprises concerning the removal, transportation, remaking, and burial of radioactive waste products. Interested visitors will be offered a discussion on the subjects of the monitoring of the environment radioactive condition, the providing of radiation security, specialized forest workings and fire-prevention measures, scientific researches. Lunch at canteen OR packed lunch boxes. Transfer back to Kyiv. Dinner at local restaurant & transfer to the hotel. The Chornobyl Nuclear Power Station DAY 3 Breakfast at the hotel. City tour including Old Town, Vladimir Cathedral, Andrew’s street & Andrew’s Church, St. Sophia & Michael’s Cathedrals. Proceed to Chornobyl Museum. This museum is the concentration of pain and regret about the national tragedy for Ukrainian Nation. Museum consists for 3 halls with witnesses and always alive traces of this horrible event. One hall is dedicated to the tragedy itself and first action against it. The second tells us about consequence of this terrible catastrophe. The whole atmosphere of the museum with movie fragments, photos from the place of the tragedy and musical accompaniment are created to convey the core problem to all people in the world – we shall do everything not to repeat this horror once again. It is very touching especially the photos of the children, the innocent victims that suffered of the tragedy. Transfer to the airport for the flight back …back to Contents

Kyiv Lviv Ivano-Frankivsk Chernivtsi Kiev
UKRAINIAN HERITAGE DAY 1 KYIV Arrival transfer followed by orientation city tour of Kyiv. DAY 2 KYIV Breakfast. Your first visit this morning is to the golden-domed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Monastery. The Caves Monastery was Kyiv Rus first & for a long time most famous monastery. After lunch tour to St. Sophia Cathedral & Monastery complex. Continue to St. Andrew’s church located at the northern end of the street & at the top of the charming Andriyivsky uzvis. It is an inspired Baroque interpretation of the traditional Ukrainian five-domed, cross-shaped church by Rastrelli. DAY 3 KYIV – LVIV Early breakfast at the hotel followed by check out and coach transfer to Lviv. On route visit to Potchayiv Lavra Monastery that is the largest Orthodox shrine in Ukraine and the second largest Lavra Monastery. It is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites in Ukraine with relics of the foot imprint of the Mother of God, spring with healing water, the miraculous icon of the Blessed Virgin & the relics of St. Iov, the founder. Check in and dinner. Our route Kyiv Lviv Ivano-Frankivsk Chernivtsi Kiev …back to Contents

…back to Contents DAY 4 LVIV
Panoramic city tour of Lviv that was founded as a hilltop fort in the mid-13th century by Danylo Halytsky, prince of Galicia & Volyn, a former western principality of Kyiv Rus. There are buildings in most of the main Western styles from down the centuries: Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, & Rococo & neoclassical. The tour includes outside view of the Opera & Ballet Theatre, the oldest functioning Pharmacy-museum in the city which occupies a 16th century building on the Market Sq. – the hub of Lviv life from the 14th to 19th centuries & today is the best preserved urban area in Ukraine. For a sweeping 3600 panorama of the city, head for the High Castle, the 14th century remains of a stone castle that replaced the earlier 13th century wooden fort atop Castle Hill. Proceed to the Museum of Ethnography, Arts & Crafts with a seated Statue of Liberty atop its parapet. The Olesko Castle DAY 5 LVIV – OLESKO – PIDHIRTSI – ZOLOCHIV – “GOLD HORSESHOE” ROUTE Breakfast at the hotel. This full day so called “Zolota Pidkova” tour includes the visits to the French-chateau-style hilltop castle at Olesko. An 18th century former Capuchin church & monastery stands opposite the castle hill within a few hundred meters from town. After lunch continue to Pidhirtsi castle complex with defence buildings of the 17-18th centuries with Baroque church of the 18th century & Zolochiv castle complex of the 17-18th centuries. DAY 6 LVIV – IVANO-FRANKIVSK Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out and coach transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk via Rohatyn with its well known statue of Roxolana. After check in and lunch at Ivano-Frankivsk continue to the 17th century Manyavsky Skyt Monastery. Overnight and dinner at the hotel. DAY 7 IVANO-FRANKIVSK – RAKHIV – YAREMCHE Breakfast followed by coach transfer to Yaremche. On route visit to Rakhiv, 430 meters above the sea level, which is situated in the centre of the Ukrainian Carpathian mountains. Visit can be done to the Mountains Ecology museum & Geographical Centre of Europe Visit the lore museum and souvenir market. …back to Contents

Kamyanets-Podilsky Fortress
DAY 8 YAREMCHE – KOLOMYYA – KOSMACH – VASHKIVTSI – CHERNIVTSI Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out & coach transfer to Kolomyya famous for its master-ceramists & woodcarvers, home of the two largest Hutsul Arts, Crafts & Pysanka Museums mentioned in the British Queen's Encyclopaedia as world masterpiece museums. Continue to Olexa Dovbush (Ukrainian Robin Hood) & Folk museums. After lunch proceed to the unique home-museum of Ukrainian embroidery in the village of Vashkivtsi (museum of G. Garas) that represents rich collection of about 2000 patterns of ornamented work. Check in & dinner at Cheremosh hotel. DAY 9 CHERNIVTSI Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour this morning will take you to 1844 Holy Spirit Cathedral built after Roel, O.Kobylianska Drama theatre (1904 architects Felner & Helmer), former residence of archbishops of Bukovyna & Dolmatsia & famous University of Chernivtsi. Kamyanets-Podilsky Fortress DAY 10 CHERNIVTSI – KHOTYN – KAMIANETS-PODILSKY – CHERNIVTSI Breakfast at the hotel followed by morning visit to Kamianets-Podilsky’s with its renowned medieval fortresses & numerous Orthodox, Armenian, Catholic churches & Turkish minarets. Since 1997 the town is under UNESCO patronage. Our next destination is the medieval Khotyn fortress situated on the right bank of the Dnister river. Transfer back to Chernivtsi. DAY 11 CHERNIVTSI – KYIV Breakfast at the hotel followed by full day coach transfer to Kyiv. Check in & dinner at a hotel. DAY 12 KYIV After breakfast at the hotel spend some free time in the morning for shopping or revisiting one of Kyiv’s many museums. Check out followed by departure transfer …back to Contents

CASTLES AND MONASTERIES OF WESTERN UKRAINE
DAY 1 LVIV Meeting at Lviv Airport. Acquaintance with the main sights of Lviv. Check in at a hotel. City tour includes visit to elegant Opera & Ballet Theater, numerous Catholic & Orthodox churches, Pharmacy-museum, Market Square, trade and cultural centre of Lviv in the 14th to 19th centuries and other main sights of Lviv. Break for Lunch at a local restaurant with national cuisine. Continue with the visit to the High Castle – wooden fortress, built in the 14th century. You will visit Museum of Ethnography & Applied Arts with a famous Statue of Liberty. Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant. DAY 2 LVIV – ZHOVKVA – LVIV Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Zhovkva, National historic reserve since Visit to the Dominican and Basylian monasteries of 17th century. This city tour includes visits to St. Lawrence Roman-Catholic cathedral (1610), shrine of Zholkiewsky family; Market square; Renaissance Castle; Town hall, built in 19th century, and numerous dwelling-houses. Visit to Zhovkva Synagogue and Holy Trinity church will get you acquainted with the architectural styles of those times. Lunch at the local restaurant, followed by transfer to Krehiv village. Visit to Basylian Greek-Catholic monastery, surrounded by the walls and towers of the fortress. Back transfer to Lviv. Our route Lviv Chernivtsi Kamyanets-Podilsky Khmelnitsky Lviv …back to Contents

…back to Contents Khotyn Fortress DAY 3 LVIV - PIDHIRTSI - LVIV
Breakfast at the hotel. Coach transfer to Pidhirtsi. City tour will include observation of picturesque Pidhirtsi Castle built in 1635 by the well-known French architect G.L. de Boplan for the Polish baron Konetspolsky. There are St. Joseph Cathedral (1763) and ancient Basylian monastery. Proceed to the next city – Zolochiv. Lunch at the local restaurant, followed by visit to St. Nicolas church. You will visit to Polish Catholic Ascension cathedral (1731) that represents magnificent baroque style of Zolochiv architechture. The main sight of the city is Zolochiv Fortress, built in 1634 by the French architect G.L. de Boplan. Transfer back to Lviv. DAY 4 LVIV - UNIV - LVIV Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to Univ Village. You will visit Greek-Catholic Univ Lavra Monastery, founded in 1400, well known as the biggest typography of religious and social books in Eastern Europe. Proceed to small village of Svirzh, famous for its Renaissance Castle. There is defensive Assumption of Virgin Mary cathedral of 16th century and picturesque ruin of the tower with grotto of 15th century. Transfer back to Lviv. DAY 5 LVIV - BUCHACH - KHOTYN - CHERNIVTSI Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check out and transfer to Buchach, beautiful Podil town with numerous sights and attractions. The main sight is the famous baroque style town hall built in 1750 by architect Meretyn. You will visit Basylian collegium (1753), which now is a school for Greek-Catholic clergymen and a castle hill, with ruins of 14th century fortress. Break for lunch at the local restaurants, followed by transfer to Khotyn. Visit to the legendary 13th century Khotyn Fortress. Coach transfer Chernivtsi. Check in at the hotel in Chernovtsy. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. …back to Contents

O. Kobylianska Drama Theatre
DAY 6 CHERNIVTSI – KAMYANETS-PODILSKY – KHMELNITSKY – LVIV Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Morning city tour including visit to Holy Spirit Cathedral built in 1844, O. Kobylianska Drama theatre ( , constructed by architects Felner & Helmer), former residence of archbishops of Bukovyna & Dolmatsia, which is now Bukovyna university. Observing tour around city centre, where the buildings are built and re-constructed in many different architecture styles, such as German, Romanian, Polish, etc. Lunch at the local restaurant, followed by trip to Kamyanets-Podilsky. The main highlight of the city is the 12th century Castle, founded by Romans. There are Dominican, Franciscan, and Armenian monasteries, synagogue, and a tower built by famous Albrecht Duerer. Transfer to Khmelnitsky. Overnight train to Lviv. DAY 7 LVIV Departure transfer to Lviv airport. …back to Contents

Kyiv Zhytomir Berdichev Uman Odesa
JEWISH HERITAGE DAY 1 KYIV After passport & customs formalities, your guide will meet and transfer you to the centre of Kyiv. Afternoon panoramic city tour includes the visit to Babiy Yar, the sad history of which is well known all over the world. You will be able to see the monuments created to commemorate those thousands of Jewish & Ukrainian people who perished during the Nazi occupation of Kyiv that lasted for 777 days. Overnight at a hotel. DAY 2 KYIV Breakfast at the hotel. This morning tour will take you to the central Synagogue named after Brodskiy, Old Podil with Synagogue, memorial to Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel, & Sholom Aleichem monument. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to Kurenivskoye cemetery & Berkovtsy. In the afternoon you may also have a meeting with the ravine of the central Synagogue. Our route Kyiv Zhytomir Berdichev Uman Odesa …back to Contents

…back to Contents DAY 3 KYIV – ZHYTOMIR – BERDICHEV – UMAN
Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out & coach transfer to Zhytomir. The tour includes the visits to Old Jewish quarter, graves of Rabbi Wolf, Rabbi Aaron the Great Maggid, Bogunsky Forest Memorial which is the site of mass graves & Synagogue. After lunch, proceed to Berdichev, where you will have a chance to visit Old Jewish quarter, Synagogue & Jewish cemetery with Tsadik Levy-Yitshok grave. Among the sites, which attract large numbers of Jewish visitors, is Uman, the burial place of Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav & Gadyach, the tomb of Rabbi Shneur Zalman, the Alter Rabbi – the founder of the Lubavitch Chassidic movement. Check in at Shaarei Zion hotel. Synagogue in Zhytomir DAY 4 UMAN – ODESA Breakfast at the hotel followed by four hours coach transfer to Odesa. After check in & lunch at local restaurant enjoy the city tour that combines general interest places like Prymorsky boulevard, Potemkin Steps, statue of the Duc de Richelieu, Opera & Ballet Theater & Jewish heritage sites among which are Synagogue, Stolyarsky Music School, Jewish school & Jewish Community Center. DAY 5 ODESA Breakfast at the hotel. Optional tours to Kalinindorf, Stalindorf or Zlatopol followed by departure transfer. …back to Contents

OPERA TRIP …back to Contents Our route Odesa Kyiv Lviv Kiev
DAY 1 ODESA Arrival to Odesa followed by short observation city tour including the main highlights of Odesa. The city centre was designed according to a classical plan with wide tree-lined streets, stretching south from Prymorsky boulevard. Early 19th century buildings, a shady promenade, a wonderful park are spreading towards the sea & Potemkin Steps. 193 steps of Potemkin Steps, built between 1837 & 1841, descend from a statue of the Duc de Richelieu in a Roman Toga. At the eastern end a Pushkin statue & a British Tiger Gun, captured in 1854 during the Crimean campaign, stand before the pink-and-white colonnaded Odesa City Hall. At the western end of the boulevard there is Vorontsov Palace – the residence of a former city governor - built in 1826 in a classic style with intricate Arabic detailing in the interior. Another highlight of the city is Opera & Ballet Theater designed in the 1880s by Viennese architects Felner & Gelmer in the Habsburg Baroque of the day, with a number of Italian Renaissance features. Proceed to the hotel for the check in followed by dinner at the hotel and overnight. Our route Odesa Kyiv Lviv Kiev …back to Contents

…back to Contents DAY 3 KYIV
Arrival transfer followed by orientation city tour of Kyiv. The modern centre and the remains of the old city are both situated on the hilly west bank of the Dnipro. Continue to excursion to the National Opera of Ukraine named after Taras Shevchenko, famous Ukrainian poet and national hero. Visit to Philharmonics Society and Kyiv Conservatoire. Break for lunch at the local restaurant. Proceed with the city tour including visiting a concert of one of the best Academic choirs in Ukraine, “Khreschatik” choir. Transfer to the Opera Studio for opera performance followed by late dinner and overnight at the hotel. Kyiv. The Opera House DAY 4 KYIV Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Kyiv Pechery Lavra Monastery including Caves. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is one of the oldest monasteries of Old Rus. Lunch at the local restaurant. Proceed to Kyiv Academy of Music for observation followed by dinner at the restaurant. In the second part of the day you will also visit Opera House for excursion followed by evening performance at Kyiv Opera House. Dinner at the hotel and check out. Express overnight train/flight / bus transfer to Kiev DAY 2 ODESA Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed with the city tour of Odessa including visit to Uspenskiy Cathedral and Preobrazhenskiy Cathedral. Walking excursion along Deribasovskaya street – the main street of Odessa. Lunch Break at the local restaurant. Proceed to Gagarin Palace for excursion. Concert in the Ball room of the Palace with an Opera singer and piano accompaniment. Proceed to Art Museum. You will see ancient Russian icons, the works of great Russian portraitists, and also Gold Fund of picture gallery – pictures of Ayvazovsky, Costandi, Kuindgy, Vereschagin, Vrubel, Tropinyn, Repyn and many others. Dinner at the hotel followed by check out. Express overnight train /flight /bus transfer. …back to Contents

…back to Contents DAY 5 LVIV
Check-in at the hotel followed by early breakfast, attending the concert of organ music in the Dominican Church or the Church of St. Mary the Magdalene. Lunch in the local restaurant or café. 3-hour guided tour around the city’s famous sites (Market Square, City Hall, Ensemble of Assumption Church, Dominican Church, Gothic Hall, Art Gallery). This is an excellent way to see the exterior of famous buildings and places to which You may return at Your leisure. Performance in Lviv Philarmonia. Dinner in the local restaurant followed by transfer to the hotel and overnight. Lviv. The Opera House DAY 6 LVIV Breakfast at the hotel. This day we are glad to offer you excursion to the most popular theatres in Lviv such as Drama theatre named after Maria Zankovetska, Puppet theatre, Theatre named after Les Kurbas. You will visit the local souvenir market “Vernisazh”, where you can buy or just have a look at the local craftsmen’s works. Lunch at the local restaurant or café. You will be invited to the Opera House to taste the atmosphere of this imposing edifice and get some extra tour of the theatre and enjoy the performance. DAY 7 LVIV – KYIV Breakfast at the hotel followed by check out & departure transfer. …back to Contents

The Opera & Ballet Theater
UKRAINE-POLAND Kiev Arrival transfer to Kiev, accommodation hr panoramic city tour including UNESCO heritage visits : St. Sophia Cathedral & Kiev Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery During the tour you will visit Kiev’s most prominent places of interest and spend time observing the great St. Sophia Cathedral, having the biggest collection of 11th century mosaics and frescoes in the world. Kiev Pechersk Lavra You will continue the tour with Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery visit which has always been one of the oldest monasteries of Kiev Rus. The monastery which made Kyiv the “Rome” of Orthodox Christianity and received pilgrims from all over Europe continues to attract droves of visitors today. Overnight at the hotel. Morning transfer to Lviv. Lviv Arrival transfer followed by 4 hr city tour of Lviv. Tour of Lviv includes an orientation tour of this charming city with its elegant Opera & Ballet Theater, numerous Catholic & Orthodox churches, the oldest functioning Pharmacy-museum in the city which occupies a 16th century building on the Market Sq. the hub of Lviv life from the 14th to 19th centuries. Overnight at the hotel. Morning transfer to Zamosc (Poland). The Opera & Ballet Theater Please choose your tour duration: day tour (min) 7-8 day tour (max) OPTIONAL

UKRAINE-POLAND Zamosc Lublin Departure. Transfer to the airport.
Arrival transfer followed by 4 hr tour in Zamosc. Called the Padua of the North and the Pearl of the Renaissance, Zamosc is a UNESCO World Heritage List site, and there are few cities in the world that have been included on the list as a whole! The City Hall of Zamosc During the tour you will see the Old Town complex from 16th and 17th cc. Zamosc is the best preserved Renaissance town in Poland. It has retained its attic-topped burgher houses, magnificent town hall, churches and fortifications from the 16th and 19th centuries. Overnight at the hotel. Morning transfer to Lublin. Lublin Arrival transfer followed by 4 hr city tour of Lublin. Lublin with its marvelous royal castle is one of the most unforgettable old cities of Poland. Coupled with charming Zamosc – a UNESCO listed gem – will make your trip to Poland really inspiring! During this tour you will be able to see the Old Town of Lublin with its historical tenement-houses, the Holy Trinity Tower from which you can admire a panorama of the city, the Lublin Cathedral - the most beautiful monument of the city with the unique acoustic hall and XVIII century frescoes. Lublin Castle Departure. Transfer to the airport. Please choose your tour duration: day tour (min) 7-8 day tour (max) OPTIONAL

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