Weekend in Kyiv

Day 1
Meeting at the Internationl Borispol airport.
Transfer from the airport to Kyiv.
Check-in ad the hotel.
Free time.

Day 2
08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00-14:00 Grand Kyiv sightseeing tour, including visit to St Sophia Cathedral
Sights you will be able to see:
• St Sophia Cathedral (1037). The cathedral preserved frescos, occupying more than 3,000 square meters, and unique mosaic of the 11th century.
• The Golden Gate
• University, opera Theatre, Khreshchatyk (the main street of Kyiv) – view from thecar (bus).
• People friendship Arch
• Monument to the founders of Kyiv
• Vladimyr’s Cathedral
14:00-15:00 Lunch at a local restaurant.
15:00-18:00 Visit to Andriivskyi Uzviz (Descent). The place that starts from St. Andrew’s Church will impress You with its unique atmosphere. Numerous art galleries and shops of folk and applied art make this romantic street the cultural center of Kyiv. St. Andrew’s Church a striking piece of baroque architecture of XVIII c. built according to the designs of well-known architect B.Rastrelli on the top of Vladimir’s Hill.
18:00 Transfer to hotel.

Day 3
08:00-09:00 Breakfast. Check-out.
09:00-14:00 Excursion to Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, including the visit the Historical Treasures Museum
Sights you will be able to see:
• Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Medieval church ensemble of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra includes visit to the Trinity Gate Church, Cathedral of the Assumption, the Refectory, inspection of exterior architecture bell tower and the monastery cave labyrinth with underground churches and holy relics. Additionally, in the Kyiv-Pechersk Preserve you can visit the Museum of Ukrainian arts and crafts.
• Historical Treasures Museum of Ukraine (Golden storehouse).The museum houses a collection of Scythian gold, the world’s richest collection of Jewish literature.
14:00-15:00 Lunch at local restaurant.
15:00-17:00 Visit of the National Museum of World War II.
In the courtyard of the museum under the open sky you will see exhibits of Soviet tanks that were used during World War II and the postwar years, as well as other vehicles, artillery. Very exciting is to see with your own eyes a tank of “Stalin” T-34 – one of the most famous Soviet tanks during the Great Patriotic War.
18:00 Transfer to airport.