5-Day Small-Group Tour of Kyiv Highlights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Transfer from Boryspil Airport to hotel in Kyiv
1 stop
1
Boryspil International Airport
Airport
Day 2
Kyiv City Tour
15 stops
2
Saint Sophia Cathedral
Admire the beauty of UNESCO-listed St. Shopia Cathedral, built in the 11th century during the rule of Yaroslav the Wise. It is one of the main attractions of the city.
3
Sofiyskaya Square
Walk through the square in front of St.Sophia Cathedral and learn the most interesting facts
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Andriivskyi Descent
Stroll down the favorite street of the citizens of Kyiv and explore its open-air market. You can buy traditional souvenirs here, as well as vintage and hand made things.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Za Dvumya Zaitsami Monument
Learn the history of the movie characters from your guide and take a lovely picture of them.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
St. Andrew's Church
Admire a masterpiece of Baroque architecture of 18th century, located on the top of Andriivsky descent.
7
Taras Shevchenko National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
Discover an elegant building of Kiev State Opera and Ballet theater, built in 1901. Find out interesting facts about its history from you guide.
8
St Michael's Golden Domed Monastery
Marvel at the beauty of the restored St. Michael’s Golden Domed Monastery
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Maidan Nezalezhnosti
The central square of Kyiv is a must-visit visit place for all the guests of the city. It plays an important role in the life of the city and your guide will explain you the recent historical events.
10
Khreshchatyk
Stroll down the central street of Kyiv, which is one of the shortest central streets in Europe. Discover various boutiques and restaurants, located on the both sides of the street.
11
St. Volodymyr's Cathedral
Visit a splendid cathedral and admire the paintings of V. Vasnetsov. There are also relics of St. Barbara kept there.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Shevchenko Park
A beautiful park in the very center of the city overlooks the main building of the University. It’s a great place for a relaxing walk.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv
A famous red building of the University is one of the highlights of the city center. It is an architectural monument of 19h century. Discover the main versions of the origin of the intense red color of the building.
14
Golden Gate
Located in a cozy park, this monument is one of the symbols of the city. It used to be the main entrance to the city in the time of Kyivan Rus. Nowadays, the ruins of the ancient gates are kept beneath the exact replica of this landmark.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Prince Yaroslav the Wise Statue
Discover a statue of Yaroslav the Wise holding the layout of the Golden Gates just in front of this monument.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Dnieper River
You can’t imagine Kyiv without Dnipro River, which divides the city in two parts. A beautiful panorama of the Dnipro river and its bridges is one of the highlights of Kyiv.
Day 3
Visit of Kyiv Pecherska Lavra
4 stops
17
The Holy Dormition Kyiv Caves Lavra
A must-see attractions of Kyiv – UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an Orthodox Monastery, founded in 11th century.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
18
Mykola Siadrystyi Micro Miniatures Museum
Unique collection of museum displays tiny pieces of art that can be seen under the magnifying glass. It’s is a work of a prominent artisan Mykola Syadristy. *Optional, museum is closed on Tuesdays.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
19
The Great Lavra Bell Tower
One of the highlights of the Upper Lavra is a 96-meter Bell Tower, which dominates over the territory of the monastery. *Optional visit.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Church of the Saviour at Berestove
An ancient church, located in the northern part of Lavra, is an important monument of architecture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Visit ot Pirogovo Open-Air Museum of Folk Architecture and Household
1 stop
21
Pyrohovo Open-Air Museum
Meet your guide at the reception of your hotel and after 20 minutes of comfortable drive you will forget about the hassle of the city arrive to the unique Open-Air Museum Pirogovo. The territory of the museum is quite big and contains more than 3000 authentic items of folk architecture and household. Your guide will show you the most interesting and picturesque parts of it. You will explore charming white houses under the thatched roof with beautiful patterns on the walls. It is possible to examine the interior of the houses and discover a lot of traditional domestic items. You will try to guess what did they serve for and your guide will explain you all the details. There is a marvelous three domed wooden church on the territory of the museum with the iconostasis of the XVIII century. Just a few steps from the church there is a priest house and an old school. You will find a souvenir shop in one of the houses, where you can buy handmade products of the local artisans, including pottery, embroidered shirts etc. One of the main attractions in Pirogovo is the collection of windmills, situated on the top of a picturesque hill. Once you reach this place, you will admire the astonishing panorama of the whole territory of the museum. It’s a great place to take pictures. Moreover, there are several restaurants here where you can try some national dishes in your free time (optional). The tour will end with a drop-off to your hotel.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Departure Transfer to Boryspil Airport
1 stop
22
Boryspil International Airport
Airport

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will be informed of the exact name of the hotel after confirmation of availability

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