FDK1. Week-end in Kiev
The capital of Ukraine Kiev is located on the Dnieper River, one of the largest in Europe. The city was mentioned for the first time in the chronicles of the 6th century. That's why Kiev used to be called the Mother of Russian cities. Today Kiev is a city of wonderful architectural ensembles, new avenues and ancient cathedrals. It is especially attractive for the majestic Dnieper, picturesque high banks, numerous gardens and parks covering mre than half of its area.

Type: Discovery.
Tour duration: 2 days
Months of Operation: October - February
Recommended Group Size: 2-9 pax
Mode of Travel: car (2 pax), minibus (3-9 pax)
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival in Kiev (for persons living in Moscow overnight train Moscow-Kiev is recommended).
Individual Kiev 3-hour City Tour including the most beautiful view of the city from its highest point, St.Vladimir Hill, St.Sophia Cathedral with its unique collection of frescoes and mosaics (entrance), St.Andrew Church created by the great Bartolommeo Rastrelli. Transfer to the hotel Rus *** or President ****. Accommodation. Free time.
Day 2. Breakfast. Free time.
Optionaly recommended:
-3-hour tour to Kiev-Pechersk Monastery (Monastery in Caves) of the 11-12th centuries, the first Christian monastery of Kievan Rus.
-Lunch of original Ukraine cuisin at one of city restaurants.
-Open-air Pirogovo Museum of Folk Architecture and Domestic Life of Ukraine
-St.Cyrill church + Babiy Yarh Holocaust Memorial (place in the North-West outskirts of Kiev where in September-October 1941 German fascists shot down all Jewish population of the city)
Transfer to airport or to railway station (for persons living in Moscow overnight train Kiev-Moscow is recommended).

Costs for individual tourists 2010:
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Group, PAX
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2
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3
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4-5
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6-7
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8-9
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Cost per person, EUR, accommodation at the Rus hotel ***
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140
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136
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115
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104
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94
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Cost per person, EUR, accommodation at the President hotel ****
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153
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148
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127
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117
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106
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Included:
- accommodation at twin rooms
- 2 breakfasts
- city tour of Kiev +St.Sophia Cathedral (entrance fee is included)
- transport service during all the programme
- English, German, Spanish, Italian-speaking guide (other languages on request)
Not included:
- air and train tickets
- visa
- insurance
- early check-in and late check-out at the hotel
- optional excursions
- lunch, dinner
Supplements, EUR per person:
- lunch in Kiev city restaurant + 24 per lunch
- SGL accommodation (Rus hotel) +28
- SGL accommodation (President hotel) +40
- ticket to Opera and Ballet Theatre -on request
Optional excursions:
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Group, PAX:
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2 pax
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3 pax
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4-5 pax
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6-9 pax
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Open-air Pirogovoh Museum of Folk Architecture and Domestic Life of Ukraine
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+59
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+39
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+30
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+23
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Kiev-Pechersk Monastery
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+40
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+34
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+27
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+20
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Kiev-Pechersk Monastery including visit of caves
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+53
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+42
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+33
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+25
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Kiev-Pechersk Monastery including visit of caves and Gold Treasure
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+68
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+54
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+43
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+32
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St,Cyrill church + Babiy Yar memorial
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+39
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+33
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+26
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+20
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All the costs are valid at the date of publication and are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking
