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Week in Historical City

7 days
Start and end in Kiev
5.0
1 traveler review

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch
Group Size 1 - 20
Ages 10+

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kyiv

    You'll arrive in Kyiv and meet someone at the railway or bus station. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel, check-in, and then the rest of the day is yours to get settled and rest up after traveling.

    Start point
    Kyiv, Ukraine (At the railway/bus station)
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  2. Day 2

    Kyiv

    After breakfast, you'll join a guided bus tour through Kyiv's main districts including Podil, Pechersk, and Lypky along the Dnipro River. The tour covers St. Sophia Cathedral, which dates back 1000 years, and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Following lunch, there's a walking tour through historic areas where you'll see the Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral again from ground level, and Andriyivska Church sitting on Andriyivski Descent. You'll head back to the hotel with free time in the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Bus sightseeing tour 'Kyiv, the City of Legends'
    • Walking tour 'Kyiv through the Ages'

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museum of Ukrainian Nation Making (pay additionally) - state-of-the-art museum with 25 exhibits of historic 3-D scenes, interactive audio and video content in 8 languages, special effects immersing visitors into different eras; museum located on safe level used as shelter; approximately 1.5-2 hours
    Landmarks
    St. Sophia Cathedral
    Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
    Golden Gates
    Andriyivska Church
    Andriyivski Descent
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  3. Day 3

    Kyiv

    Breakfast comes first, then you'll head to the ethnographic complex called Ukrainian Village. There you can see traditional Ukrainian architecture, family life setups, and folk handicrafts, plus the natural surroundings. You have the option to join a Ukrainian crafts workshop or try traditional dishes if interested. After lunch, there's the National Museum of Ukrainian History in World War II, which sits beneath the Motherland monument and includes a viewing platform with panoramic city views if weather cooperates.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Tour to ethnographic complex 'Ukrainian Village'
    • Visit National Museum of Ukrainian History in WW II

    Optional Activities

    • Ukrainian crafts workshop (available for extra cost)
    • Tasting of traditional Ukrainian dishes (available for extra cost)
    • Use of military binoculars on viewing platform with 30x optical zoom (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Ukrainian Village Ethnographic Complex
    Motherland Monument
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  4. Day 4

    Kyiv

    You'll have breakfast, then choose from four different optional tour experiences throughout the day. The evening is free for you to do whatever you'd like.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour 'Ancient History and Modern Volunteering' (price not included)
    • Optional tour 'Stories of Invincibility - Kyiv Region' (price not included)
    • Optional tour 'Banksy Supports Ukraine' (price not included)
    • Optional tour to Mezhyhirya - former Ukrainian president residence turned into national park (price not included)
    Landmarks
    Mezhyhirya
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  5. Day 5

    Kyiv

    Following breakfast, you'll tour Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO-listed monastery and spiritual center since 1051. You can wander through at your own pace or check out the optional museums: the Museum of Historic Treasures of Ukraine with art ranging from Scythian times to the present, or Mykola Syadritskyy's Museum of Microminiatures with tiny intricate objects.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Museum of Historic Treasures of Ukraine
    • Visit Mykola Syadritskyy's Museum of Microminiatures
    Landmarks
    Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
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  6. Day 6

    Kyiv

    Breakfast happens at the hotel, and then the day is all yours. You can explore Kyiv on your own, visit different museums or art galleries, walk through city parks, or grab tickets to catch a show at the Kyiv Opera House.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit various Kyiv museums or art galleries
    • Walking in city parks
    • Tickets to Kyiv Opera House
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  7. Day 7

    Kyiv

    After breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and head to the railway or bus station for your departure from Kyiv.

    End point
    Kyiv, Ukraine (To the specified train wagon or bus at the station.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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Customer Reviews

  • Week in Historical City reviewer 1
    · July 1st, 2021
    Olena and Julia were awesome in Kiev lots of information on the tour's. Olena was always in touch even on Sunday's . And helped navigate the train system. Diane in Lviv was awesome helped me find the hidden hotel. And showed me some really cool places and helped get back to train on time and in the right place. I 100 percent recommend them. For any tours they offer and definitely will use them again on furture trips to the Ukraine.
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    Ornament Ukraine Travel Company commented on this review
    Dear David, thank you very much for your warm feedback and recommendation. We always do our best to make staying in Ukraine during the tour comfortable and really exciting. The best result is when tourists are ready t come back ;) So welcome to Ukraine... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2021
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Tour ID: 135310

  • Currency
    Hryvnia
    Ukraine
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Ukraine. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before February 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Ornament Ukraine Travel Company. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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