Day 1: Arrival in Kiev

Arrival in Kyiv, optional transfer to Hotel Khreschatyk****, check-in. Welcome meeting, optional welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Kiev

Founded in the late 9^th century, Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe and the cradle of Slavic civilization and Orthodox Christianity. The morning sightseeing tour introduces us to the historic city and all its treasures, including St. Vladimir’s Cathedral, Golden Gates, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, which we reach by cable car, Independence Square, Opera House and St. Andrew’s Cathedral. The afternoon is reserved for an optional excursion to the world-famous Cave Monastery, featuring impressive architectural monuments, ranging from bell towers to cathedrals to underground cave systems and strong stone fortification walls. In the evening, we enjoy an optional New Year Gala.

Day 3: Kiev

The optional tour this morning offers a visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral and the National History Museum. The St. Sophia Cathedral - built in the 11th century – is a UNESCO heritage monastery complex with unique ancient frescoes. The visit also includes Bell Tower, Monks Refectory and Metropolite House. We proceeded to the National Historical Museum, with over 800 thousand special exhibits related to Ukraine's history and culture. The afternoon offered an optional visit to the fantastic Chornobyl Museum dedicated to the 1986 Chornobyl disaster also signalled the beginning of the end of Soviet Ukraine. In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner at the traditional restaurant Opanas.

Day 4: Kiev

Optional departure transfer to the airport.