Skip to main content

Ukraine Attractions

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is a unique monastic complex, included in the UNESCO list of monuments of universal importance. It's like a real town in the heart of Kiev, there are many Orthodox churches, a monastery, several different museums. The complex includes the above-ground part (a complex of religi...

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is a unique monastic complex, included in the UNESCO list of monuments of universal importance. It's like a real town in the heart of Kiev, there are many Orthodox churches, a monastery, several different museums. The complex includes the above-ground part (a complex of religious buildings) and underground part (the caves).

The first monks settled in the caves, it is hence the name Pechersk (Ukrainian, Pechera – cave). Lavra is an honorary title, which was awarded only to large and considerable monasteries. Starting from first caves dug in 11 century, within 9 centuries Kievo-Pechersk Lavra grew to majestic complex of churches and monasteries, producing not only believers, but also for ordinary tourists a very strong impression. We will explore the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, will go up to the bell tower 96 meters high, where you can enjoy unforgettable views of Kiev.

On the territory of complex is another unique place is the microminiature, Museum where all the exhibits you have to look under the microscope, we also will visit this museum, you will like it for sure.

Welcome to Kiev to our tours. Let’s travel Ukraine together.

Khotin and Kamyanets-Podilskyi

The historical Kamyanets-Podilskyi (‘a little stone’) is the unique city-fortress in the world, located on the peninsula, an area of which is​​ 121 hectares. It is surrounded by the river Smotrich with the high canyon. Kamyanets is t...

The historical Kamyanets-Podilskyi (‘a little stone’) is the unique city-fortress in the world, located on the peninsula, an area of which is​​ 121 hectares. It is surrounded by the river Smotrich with the high canyon. Kamyanets is the administrative, political, economic and cultural center of Podillya more than five hundred years. Since the 14th c. up to the end of the 18th c. the city was famous as the main boundary city-fortress of Eastern Poland which was impossible to conquer. You will enjoy the magnificence of the Old Fortress, its corridors and towers, the view of the whole city. Except of the historical points, it attracts the tourist because of the different entertainments and nice night illumination. 

The Khotin fortress is 30 km from Kamyanets. Founded by Ukrainian dukes of Kyiv Rus, since the 14th c. it was under Moldavian, Ottoman, Polish, Russian and Romanian rule. The influence of different nations is noticed in the architectural miracle and the mentality of the citizens.

Situated in the picturesque valley of the river Dniester, many centuries Khotin fortress was the witness of numerous battles, tragic defeats and glory victories. The world-known war of Khotin of 1621 became the most important battle of Ukrainian Cossacks and Poles against Turks.

Nowadays Khotin fortress belongs to the seven wonders of Ukraine.  

 

You can get there by taxi, by public bus and on foot.

Ukraine Articles

Top Ukraine Tours

$130 Per Day

Petrykivka Art village tour

Petrykivka is a village 25 km far from the Dnipro city. It's a beautiful picturesque village with the specific craft painting heritage, which was included in the UNESCO Representative List in 2013. Petrykivka painting is a traditional Ukrainian decorative painting style which has become a "brand".

During the excursion you'll get the touch to the history of the typical Ukrainian village. You will learn the history of Petrykivka painting style started from 18 century, will see the old decorated houseware and examples of the handicraft arts. You'll even make your own artwork on a masterclass from the Petrykivka painting artists.

Tour duration is 5 hours.

Tour price:  EUR 120/ USD 130

*Transport is included

$100 Per Day

General 3-hour sightseeing tour (SPECIAL OFFER for 3 people!)

Compact, lively, energetic, agile and essential tour to the city's main venues:

  • Maidan Square
  • St. Volodymyr Cathedral
  • Golden Gates, GG metro station
  • St Sophia belltower
  • St. Michael’s
  • St. Andrew’s
  • Chernobyl museum
  • World War II Grand Memorial
  • Lavra Monastery caves
  • Great Hunger memorial
  • Slavy Park
  • Parliament

We drive, talk and walk fast. Be ready to receive loads of historic and geopolitically biased info on the way, move rapidly, as if you’re facing important mission. And, yes you are, - you are in a big City of Kiev, where we want you to get the most and best out it, so let’s catch it and roll!

For our customers we do keep the flat rate for up to 3 pax, the second and the third guest will only add the cost of entry tickets.