Tour Description
More than 50 million people from all over the world have visited Kiev Pechersk Lavra. It’s a powerful spiritual landmark, the most honored Orthodox church in Eastern Europe and it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So, according to this, Lavra Monastery is №1 in our must-see list.
Program:
1. Church of Trinity
Tour starts from the oldest church of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra which was built by the prince who renounced his princely status. Now church is decorated in the Ukrainian Baroque style.
2. The Dormition Cathedral
Dormition Cathedral is magnificent, was destroyed in World War II, and fully reconstructed in recent years. After you will visit Refectory Church. In the refectory, the Lavra monks had their meals.
3. The Great Bell Tower
Then you will be able to climb the steps of Great Bell Tower and enjoy a bird's eye magnificent panorama of Kiev.
4. Lavra Caves
The most desirable experience, which every tourist wants to get during this tour is the visiting of caves. First annalistic mentions of Lavra Caves are related to 1051. At first caves were occupied by the monks who lived their, later in caves started to bury dead settlers of the monastery.
5. Museum of Micro Miniatures
In Museum of Micro Miniatures you will be amazed with a caravan of golden camels which is set in the eye of the needle, the world's tiniest book which size is 0,6 mm, etc.Price per 1 person - 55 euro, transportation, pick up, entry fees included.
Per 3 persons - 30 euro each.
Organizer: Guide me UA