Arrive at Boryspil International Airport in Kiev. The capital city of Ukraine, bisected by the Dnieper River and known for its religious architecture, secular monuments and history museums. On arrival, our local representative will meet you at arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel for Check-In. You can opt for (optional) 2 Hrs Mysterious Walking Tour of Kyiv with photo stops at St. Sophia Square & St. Andrews Church. At present time science can explain almost everything that happens on Earth. But it doesn‘t mean there isn‘t place for a little mystery as well. Some of them are just so permeated by intrigue that there is no explaining it away.
During the tour you will visit lots of places, wrapped in a shroud of mystery and will hear a lot of stories: from one side they are scary, from another – full of love Overnight at Hotel in Kiev.
Breakfast at your Hotel. Explore Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine: we will pass by Golden Gate, a historic gateway in the ancient city walls of Kyiv. Will walk across the brand new bridge which locals call “Selfie Bridge”. The bridge has already become a favorite spot to take selfies. Glass sections included in its floor add a little extreme to the walkway. You‘ll walk along Mariyinsky park to Mariyinsky Palace, the official ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine constructed in baroque style. The tour ends on the main square of the city where two of Ukrainian revolutions took place near the Independence Monument.
In Afternoon, we proceed to enjoy afternoon Funicular ride on Kyiv Funicular Cable Railway which connects the historic upper town to lower Podil district Kyiv and also view the Dnieper River. Overnight at Hotel in Kiev
After breakfast we set out for 3 Hour Pirogovo Open Air Museum tour from Kiev. Visit the Pirogovo Open-Air Museum & gain insight into life in Ukraine during a bygone era. Discover pretty white houses nestling under thatched roofs. Explore local landmarks such as the 3-domed wooden church, the priest’s house and the old school, and see how life played out in centuries passed. Admire traditional windmills set high on the hill and enjoy panoramic views over the village below.
The museum contains over 300 pieces of folk architecture brought here from all parts of Ukraine and carefully reassembled. Later in the afternoon we take ride on Kiev Metro. Take a ride on Kyiv subway and visit some of the most beautiful and unusual metro stations in Europe! Kiev's metro is very popular among foreigners because of its cleanliness and safety in spite of being crowded at rush hour. The airy, spacious interiors of the metro stations of Kyiv, its wide platforms, full of lights, with unique ornaments and so many hidden details and signs!. Overnight at Hotel in Kiev.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we take board a train from Kiev to Lviv. Lviv is one of the biggest cities of regional significance in Ukraine. It was a part of Poland until 1939 when it became part of Ukraine. It is currently the biggest city in the region and a major Ukrainian cultural center. The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Lviv. Later in the afternoon you have option (on your own) to explore Lviv Underground Labyrinth Tour or experience some local Beer Tasting as the Beer Museum in Lvivarnya.
You will see the most remarkable sights of the ancient city, which has preserved as an indivisible architectural ensemble in spite of wars, fires and revolutions. The medieval Rynok Square with the Town Hall and a set of ancient buildings, the
Gothic Latin Cathedral, beautiful Cathedrals of Bernadines, Jesuits and
Dominicans, ruin of the all Europe famous Golden Rosa Synagogue, magnificent city fortifications, including the Town and Royal Armories, Gunpowder Tower and other old relics.
Breakfast at the Hotel. Around 8:30 AM we set of for a Full Day Excursion to Olesko Castle, Pidhirtsi Castle & Zolochiv Castle. Lviv is famous not only for its majestic cathedrals, fairytale houses, and unique museums, but also for the ancient castles that are located on its outskirts. Full-day excursion to OLESKO castle - a famous monument of the 12th-17th centuries. PIDHIRTSI castle - this heavily fortified Renaissance palace is one of the best preserved, famous, and most attractive castles in western Ukraine. After lunch (optional) the tour continues to ZOLOCHIV castle - Over its history, it has been a royal residence, a prison, and an educational facility.
Together with Olesky and Zolochevsky Castle it forms a "Golden Horseshoe of Ukraine" - one of the most popular tourist destinations of the castles of Lviv region.
Early Morning Check-Out from the Hotel & transfer to Lviv to Kiev. On arrival in Kiev, you will be transferred to Airport for your flight to onward destination.
