Country: | Ukraine |
City: | Kamianets-podilskyi |
Duration: | 3 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Heritage Tours |
Kamianets-Podilskyi is one of the most beautiful, ancient and historical cities of Ukraine. It’s number one place to be visited after Kyiv and Lviv and the winner of Ukrainian contest “7 wonders of Ukraine”.
This tour pkg is designed for those who is interested in cossacs heritage, genesis of our natinality, the first leaders etc.
Day 1, Kyiv to Kamianets-Podilskyi
Transfer to the train station from any location in Kyiv or from the airport.
6 hour train to Kamianets-Podilskyi.
Late check in to the 7 DAYS hotel, TWN/DBL Standard.
Day 2, Kamianets-Podilskyi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Half day walking tour of Kamianets- Podilskyi including:
• The Medieval Castle (16th-18th century) – A mighty fortress designed for military engagement with watchtowers and battlements;
• City Hall (17-18th century) – Which houses the Polich right for centuries;
• St. Peter and Paul’s Church - Famous for its frescoes by Giovanni Sampini, Turkish minarets with golden figurines of the Virgin Mary, the momument to Laura Przeździecki, and a massive 972-pipe organ;
• The Dominican Monastery (15th-18th centuries);
• The Armenian Quarter and The Nicholas Cathedral (15th-18th centuries)
Visit to karaoke club Music Hall (optional)
Day 3, Kamianets-Podilskyi - Khotyn - Kyiv
Breakfast at the hotel.
Half-day tour of Khotyn inslcuding a visit to its fortress, which is known now as one of the most beautiful and ancient sites in Ukraine. It was built in the early 11th century by Kyiv Prince Volodymyr the Great to protect the lands from Galacia-Volyn, Turkish and Polish conquerors. Later the town was occupied by Bohdan Khmelnytsky’s army.
During the tour you’ll se also the village of trenches, the Traian Shaft, and the great fortress built under Roman Emperor Trajan.
In the evening we drop you off at the train station to take an overnight train to Kyiv.
Day 4, Arrival back to Kyiv
Arrival to Kyiv and transfer to the city or to the airport.
The cost includes train tickets from Kyiv to Kamianets-Podilskyi, train station transfers in both cities, 2 nights at 7 Days hotel, guided tours of Kamianets-Podilskyi and Khotyn.
At the hotel you’re free to use SPA with pool and saunas. At extra cost massage and Jacuzzi are available.