URBAN AND RUSTIC
Day 1
You are flying to Kyiv, the biggest city of Ukraine and the capital of the country. After usual formalities you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will stand by your side during the whole trip. Our bus takes you to the hotel where you can relax after the flight or go on the initial walk in Kyiv city center. In the evening we meet for dinner.
Day 2
Today the capital of Ukraine — Kyiv unveils for you its true identity. Situated on the banks of the Dnipro River, the city of Golden Domes is famous as one of the greenest cities in the world. During your stay here, you will get acquainted with its history and contemporary life, get to know new people and feel the special atmosphere of the city which throughout its whole history has fought for its freedom. The history of the capital of once the most powerful East European state, covers the period of 1500 years. During our sightseeing tour you will visit Podil, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Kyiv, the place from which originated city’s trade, commerce and the actual place where centuries ago three brothers Kyi, Shchek and Khoryv laid a foundation stone of city of Golden Domes, see the government quarter, explore numerous Kyiv churches and of course walk through Independence Square and Khreshchatyk – the main street of Kyiv.
Day 3
We will visit the European largest museum under the sky, ‘Pyrohovo’, constructed to resemble the Cossack village from 17th-18th c. Around 300 buildings among which are churches, factories, farmhouses, windmills, etc. will immerse you in the life of the Ukrainian countryside interspersed with the Cossacks’ traditions. we visit the absolute highlight of Kyiv sacral life – Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the part of UNESCO World Heritage List, which is also known as Kyiv Monastery of the Caves. The monastery complex dates back to 1051 and is the preeminent centre of the Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Day 4
Uman is located 220 km south of Kiev. It is a small beautiful town in the heart of the Ukraine. This town is famous by marvelous Sofiivka Park, which is furnished in the English style. Sofiivka Park has a lot of waterfalls and lakes, arched stone bridges across streams and scenic ravines.
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