Kiev Tourist English by Sucubus doc

Dear guest, Welcome to Kyiv, a city that is more than 15 centuries old, yet remains remarkably young in every facet of its life. The first words you are likely to hear about the capital of Ukraine will probably sound familiar – there is hardly a city in the world that does not boast of its age-old traditions, its treasures of cultural heritage and its tales of glory – but Kyiv does have a lot of impressive sights and will leave you with lasting memories. Kyiv is certainly rich in unique architecture, historic locations and monuments, and masterpieces of art on display at its numerous museums, art galleries and exhibitions. The religious side of the Ukrainian capital is distinctively shaped by renowned historic sights and monuments, such as Kyievo-Pecherska Lavra, St. Sophia’s, St. Volodymyr’s and St. Michael’s Cathedrals and dozens of other landmarks that glorify the Lord and celebrate the creative powers of those who designed and built them. During sightseeing, you will fall in love with Andriyivskyi Descent, old streets of Podil district, lushly green slopes of the Dnipro river, exquisite city parks, old downtown districts that are sometimes called “The Montmartre of Kyiv”, and a multitude of other popular tourist places. There is another side of Kyiv that we would like to show you and that will help you see the city in its full splendor – the modernity of the capital city in the nation looking forward to the future. Kyiv has changed and developed greatly in recent years, today reaching the highest level of social, economic and cultural development among the cities of Ukraine. Besides being the national administrative and political, industrial and business, research and cultural centre, Kyiv is now also one of the most attractive and thriving focal points of international business and cooperation and an important connection hub right in the centre of Eastern Europe that links East and West. Kyiv is actively modernizing and expanding to keep up the thriving phase of its development. Both more than four million citizens of Kyiv and visitors benefit from new architectural solutions, more developed transportation system, recreational and tourism infrastructure, improved air and rail connections, better access to culture, science and education. The municipal government does its best to capitalise on new possibilities by carefully adding the new dimension, the 21st century look, to the age-old roots of the “cradle of Slavic civilization”. Simultaneously, we continue to take care of cultural heritage of the city, constantly enriching and restoring it. In just under three months Kyiv will be one of the cities hosting UEFA’s EURO 2012 Football Championship. We are really excited about the chance to host the culminating matches of the Championship and to show how hospitable and warm our city can be to anyone with an open heart, who is willing to know it better.

Please enjoy your stay in Kyiv! Kyiv Mayor

Oleksandr Popov

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Ukrainian Cossacks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Slavic Samurais

Cossacks were true guardians of the Ukrainian land! Free and independent, their well-organized mobile units excelled in the art of war, armed with sharp swords and great fortitude. Do you want to get acquainted with an unusually interesting history of Cossacks, the Ukrainian knights of armor, and at least for a moment feel like a real Cossack? Then please accept our warm welcome.

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«Cossack Mamay» Cossack Tour

(20+1 groups minimum) This tour acquaints with the history and traditions of the military and political organization of 15th-to-18th-century Ukrainian warriors that became known as Cossacks. The Cossack culture and military gradually transformed into a major force in the Ukrainian national liberation struggle. The military and organizational center of the Ukrainian Cossacks was Zaporizhian Sich, located on the island of Khortytsia, where Cossack customs and traditions had been developed. Zaporizhian Sich remained the basis for Ukrainian statehood over the span of three centuries. Its government was headed by a leader called «Otaman» or «Hetman», whose symbol of supreme power was a mace. Cossack Mamay is a composite image of an ideal Cossack, the legendary knight-protector of the Ukrainian nation, always ready to assist those in danger, to punish offenders, and to contend for truth. Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with a folk music show. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Kyivan Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St Andrew’s Church, a masterpiece of Italian architect Rastrelli’s workmanship. A stroll along the Andriyivskyi Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also called «The Montmartre of Kyiv». A visit to Mamayeva Sloboda Cossack Village (open-air museum) to acquaint oneself with everyday habits, traditions and lifestyle of Cossacks, watch the Cossack Horse Riding Show, take part in master classes in horse riding, taste traditional Cossack food and beverages - and pass the Cossack dedication ceremony.

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Day 3 «Cossack Kyiv» tour, including visits to the Museum of Hetmanate, located in the house where Hetman Mazepa once lived. The museum displays authentic artifacts related to the history and traditions of the Cossack and Hetman movement. A tour of the building of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, the oldest institution of higher education in Eastern Europe, granted that status during Mazepa’s reign as hetman. The tour continues to the memorial Column to Magdeburg Rights of city autonomy, acquired by Kyiv during Cossack period; a monument to Hetman Sahaydachnyi; other architectural monuments in Ukrainian Baroque style, which was developed in the times of Mazepa. A boat trip on the Dniprо river. Day 4 Departure. Twin accomodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; guided tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

* The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

Kyiv Cossack Cossacks shaved their heads, leaving only a lock of hair on the top, called “oseledets” (herring). When it grew out to be long enough, Cossacks would tuck it behind their ear. They would never cut their moustaches, instead letting them grow out, often smearing them with something that could help hold shape and curling them upwards. Cossacks regarded it as a particular symbol of their glory and honour. A braid on the head signified that the Cossack warrior is in the state of holy war and ready to die at any moment for his land and family. A Cossack who took another Cossack’s life, had to lie down on top of the casket of the one he killed and be buried alive. This was a demonstration of the fraternal principle, according to which all Cossacks were brethren and promised to live together in harmony without harming one another. If the killer happened to be a brave Cossack, beloved by his fellows, he had a chance to evade death either by way of common accord of his brothers-in-arms or by serving another punishment. Cossack’s boats were double-hulled, with ballast attached between the hulls, partially submerging the vessels. As Cossacks approached their enemy, the ballast was released and the boats full of Cossacks resurfaced, as if appearing from the bottom of the sea.

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You will fall in love with Kyiv â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the history itself has been in love with this city for many centuries. Do you want to become familiar with the ancient history of Slavs, learn about their traditions, ceremonies, and folk crafts? Come and immerse yourself in our glorious past.

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«The Weekend in Kyiv» (a group of 10 persons minimum) Every piece of land in Kyiv is steeped with both the remote past and today’s developments. City’s streets and squares have witnessed a whole succession of historical events, both bright and gloomy, both tragic and epic. The suggested tour offers a unique chance to experience the atmosphere of the ancient Kyiv, to travel deep into the times of Kyi, Volodymyr and Yaroslav, to touch the oldest structures of the old capital city, to reach for its very headstreams. You will visit the three historic areas of the city: the Princely Kyiv, charmingly rich in its beauty; Podil, the true face of Kyiv up to the 18th century (at the time, Kyiv enjoyed the Magdeburg rights and was autonomous); and Pechersk, where the Parliament, the Cabinet of Ministers and the Office of the President are currently located.

Day 1 Arrival to Kyiv. An overall tour of the city. Checking in the hotel. A walking tour of the Ancient Kyiv, the Heart of Kyiv Rus: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral, St. Andrew’s Church, the Starokyivska mountain, St. Sophia Cathedral. Feel the history of the ancient Kyiv... Reach for its sources… Find it among the multitude of other cities... It was not by chance that back in the time Slavs used to say: “Your toungue will lead you to Kyiv”. Following this, you can enjoy some free time, or, if you wish, go on a guided walking tour of Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square (at will). Day 2 A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra: visits to the Upper and the Lower (belonging to monastery) areas; a visit to the museum of microminiatures (at will; separate fees apply); a visit to the Near caves. A walking tour of Prominent Sites of Pechersk: the House with Chimeras, the Office of the President of Ukraine; buildings of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Parliament and the National Bank of Ukraine; a stroll in the Mariyinskyi Park.

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Day 3 A walking and bus tour of Aristocratic Pechersk, the Most Prestigious Neighbourhood in Kyiv. Pechersk is a conglomerate of palaces; it would be enough to mention the House with Chimeras built by Vladyslav Horodetskyi, a renowned architect also known as the Ukrainian Gaudi. The Mariyinskyi Palace, surrounded by the eponymous park, was built in mid-18th century by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. At the boundaries of Pechersk neighborhood, you can visit a memorial complex dedicated to the history of World War II, with a 102m high monument to the Motherland. Walking tours: Andriyivskyi Descent, the most characteristic street in Kyiv, and Podil, both the ancient and the eternally young. Without a doubt, Andriyivskyi Descent is the living soul of the city. Kyiv citizens say that it preserves the genetic memories of the old city. It is as valuable to Kyiv, as Montmartre is to Paris. Andriyivskyi Descent connects the Upper Town with exotic Podil, the former Lower Town and the all-time trade and craftsmanship area. The tour will lead you through the street of Podil, where distinguished cultural actors of several centuries lived. Day 4 Checking out of the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

Olymp Travel LTD phones: +38 (044) 253-71-08; 253-86-15 e-mail: laszlo@olymp-travel.kiev.ua web-site: www.olymp-travel.kiev.ua

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«The Marvelous World of Trypillia» Archeology tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

The Trypillian culture is one of the brightest phenomena in the history of primitive societies in Europe. Having become one of the biggest discoveries of 19th century, it has been actively researched for the last 100 years. Trypillian settlements were widespread in 4th to 3rd millenium B.C. across all of the right-bank Ukraine, as well as in Romania and Moldova, where the culture bears the name Cucuteni. The Trypillian culture represented the peak of soil-cultivating tribe development in Europe: the Trypillians reached high levels of development in agriculture, copper processing, pottery and weaving They built majestic settlements (proto-towns), had rich spiritual culture and soil-cultivating customs. Welcome to the captivating trip to the faraway yet beautiful past of Ukraine, the bread basket of Europe! Day 1 Arrival. Welcome dinner with a folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St.Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St Andrew’s Church, a masterpiece of Italian architect Rastrelli’s workmanship. After lunch, a visit to the National History Museum of Ukraine with a unique archeological display “The Marvelous World of Trypillia” in the Trypillia room. The room presents reconstructions and fragments of Trypillian houses, tools, pottery, women ornaments and other findings that tell a lot about history, culture and spiritual world of the Trypillians. Boat trip on the Dnipro river.

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Day 3 A one-day archeology bus trip to the Kyiv Region with visits to Kyiv Regional Archeology Museum in the village of Trypillia, to Memorial Museum in the village of Trypillya, Memorial Museum of Vikentiy Khvoika, the discoverer of the Trypillian culture in the village of Khalepye, and to Rzhyshchev Archeology and Local History Museum. Last but not least, you will visit Trypillian Public Garden in the town of Rzhyshchev, where interesting items of Trypillian culture, found during archeological excavations in the Kyiv region, are on display, including pottery, tools of labor, figurines, adornments, ceramics, and house replicas) are on display. In the evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine or a concert in the National Philharmonic. Day 4 Departure.

Twin accommodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; sightseeing tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Ancient Kyiv»

Historical and cultural tour (20+1 groups minimum)

Kyiv was the capital of the medieval state of Kyivan Rus. It is, to say the least, one of the oldest and most majestic cities in Europe, with its more than 1,500 years long history. One of the sources for the unmatched attractiveness of Kyiv is its unique constellation of museum complexes: St. Sophia of Kyiv and Kyiv Cave Monastery, both included into the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, the Golden Gates, St.Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, Vydubychi Monastery, and Churches of St. Cyril and St. Andrew. The charm of Kyiv also comes from the architectural ensemble of the main Khreshchatyk street and the majestic hills on the banks of the powerful Dnipro river, along which the trade route from the Varangians to the Greeks once lay. Day 1 Arrival. Welcome dinner with folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St.Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St Andrew’s Church, a masterpiece of Italian architect Rastrelli’s workmanship.

Day 3 A tour of Kyiv Cave Monastery - Lavra, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox holy sites included into the World Heritage List. There are more than 40 ecclesiastic architectural monuments and museums on the territory of Lavra. Holy relics of saints that rest in the Lavra caves draw over a hundred thousand pilgrims each year. In the afternoon a tour of the Kyiv Rus Park where cultural and architectural image of old Kyiv’s Kremlin Citadel has been recreated. The venue hosts a multitude of bright international festivals, jousts, stuntmen performances and other shows and fairs. In the evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine or a concert in the National Philharmonic. Day 4 Departure. Twin accommodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; sightseeing tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

In the afternoon, a tour “Ancient Churches of Kyiv”, with visits to Vydubychi Monastery and St. Cyrli’s church with its unique fresco paintings, one of the few architectural marvels from the Age of Princes that have survived to present day. Boat trip on the Dnipro river.

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Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Age-old traditions of the Mighty Rus» Discovery tour with active recreational activities (biking) (for groups of 5 to 10)

This historical tour will enrich your knowledge about the ancient city of Kyiv, the capital of Kyivan Rus, one of the most powerful states of the 10th-12th centuries, and will leave you full of pleasant memories, wishing to come back again. The tour involves a visit to the Kyiv Rus park located not far from Kyiv. The architectural structures of the central part of the medieval Kyiv of the 5th-13th centuries have been restored in the park in the natural scale to re-create an atmosphere of Kyiv Rus based on existing historical data. The second part of the tour is biking through the modern center of Kyiv, which will give you a better idea about its history as well as an opportunity to compare the past with the present and probably make you fall in love with our unique city.

Day 1 Meeting a guide. A short information about the tour. The itinerary will start with a visit to the village of Kopachiv in the Kyiv Region where the Kyiv Rus Park is situated. The park area showcases medieval buildings, none of which has previously been preserved in its original form: fortifications, the palace of Prince Volodymyr, the palace of Princess Olha, the Fedorivskyi Monastery, Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the Court of Yaroslav etc. To fully experience the atmosphere of Kyiv Rus epoch, guest will have a chance to book a guided tour of the Park. Moreover, for an additional fee you will be able to learn the ancient crafts by ordering a workshop in pottery, forging, carving etc. In the evening: return to Kyiv and free time.

Day 2 Breakfast. A biking tour From Kyiv Rus to Present Times. The route covers the historical part of Kyiv and allows to learn about its historical development from the very formation of Kyivan Rus in just one bicycle trip. This tour is very interesting as it combines objects of different purpose and time from millennium-old churches and cathedrals to modern sports facilities. Each of these objects is an integral part of Kyiv and plays an important role in the ages-old history of the capital. During the tour you will visit the Old Kyiv Hill - the place from which Kyiv, and with it the powerful Kyivan Rus, had come into being. You will see the jewel of the capital, St. Andrew’s Church, built in Baroque style. The route will go along old city streets near the Golden Gate, the National Opera House, the unique St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral with its beautiful wall paintings, the main University building and the principal football stadium in the country. You will also have a chance to ride through Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s main street, and walk around the city’s central Independence Square. Driving though the Volodymyr’s Hill Park and enjoying the incredible views of the Dnipro river, Podil and the left bank of the capital, you will find yourself at the starting point of the tour, the Old Kyiv Hill where the centuries-old history of Kyiv began. End of the program.

Accommodation at a hotel, breakfast, transportation services, renting the mountain bikes, insurance. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

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Terra Incognita phones: +38 (044) 361-68-01, +38 (067) 506-80-39 e-mail: info@terraincognita.info web-site: www.terraincognita.info

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«History of Ancient Kyiv»

Ever fancied to see the most remarkable places in Kyiv, to know the historic roots of the Ukrainian nation and learn more about the culture of the Ukrainians? Then the History of Ancient Kyiv is just the right tour for you. We will gladly acquaint you with the ages-old history of the city of Kyiv and highlights of its life of today.

Day 1 Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at the restaurant. An overall bus and walking tour of Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine. During the tour you will become acquainted with the most iconic historic and cultural monuments in Kyiv: St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the Peremohy (Victory) Square, the Starokyivska mountain, the Golden Gates, the National Opera House, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral, St. Sophia Cathedral (inside tour included). Day 2 Bus and walking tour of Architectural Monuments of Pechersk. During the tour you will get acquainted with a number of architectural marvels, including Mariyinskyi Palace, the buildings of the Parliament, Cabinet of Minisetrs and National Bank of Ukraine, the Weeping Widow’s Mansion, the former Privileged Boarding School for daughters of the aristocracy, National Philharmonics, the House with Chimeras, the fruit of endless fantasy of architect Gorodetskiy, who earned himself the fame of the Ukrainian Gaudi.

Later on, a bus and walking tour of the ancient streets of Podil, the oldest neighborhood in Kyiv, rich in historical and cultural heritage sites. A visit to the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine can be arranged at will. Day 3 Bus and walking tour of the open-air Folk Architecture and Life Museum in the village of Pyrohovo. Lunch at a local restaurant to taste traditional Ukrainian cuisine can be arranged at will. Day 4 Transfer to the airport/railway station.

Three nights in a hotel of respectively selected category; three self-service breakfasts in the hotel; one lunch at a restaurant; guided tours as per the programme; admission tickets for tours of St. Sophia Cathedral and the museum in Pyrohovo; transportation services.

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ATV-TOUR phones: +38 (044) 486-36-93, 486-56-94 fax: +38 (044) 486-40-46 e-mail: visti@atvtour.kiev.ua web-site: www. atvtour.com.ua

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«Kyiv, Age-Old and Eternally Young City»

Receive our hospitable invitation to the cradle of Christianity, the capital of the majestic Kyivan Rus, and at the same time a comfortable and dearly cozy city of Kyiv! Our city, though more than one and a half millenia old, is nevertheless eternally young and glad to offer its hospitality to every visitor.

Day 1 Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. It is here that the old Eastern Slavic church, St. Sophia of Kyiv, towers above the city. Kyiv boasts impressive historical and cultural heritage: around 2,000 archeological, architectural, historical and natural sites and monuments. You will see the 900 years-old St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral, right beside it - the Golden Gates that once were the front entrance to Kyiv; the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the monument to Princess Olga, front buildings of the Podil, Church of the Holy Virgin Pyrogoshcha, the Samson fountain, Kyiv Mohyla Academy, the Dnipro embankment, Kreshchatyk (the central street), the European Square, Museum of Pictorial Art, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, T. Shevchenko National University.

Day 2 St. Sophia Cathedral, the age-old church of Rus. It has hundreds of square meters of preserved medieval Rus mosaics and wall paintings, including paintings on secular topics. This includes a tour of St. Sophia’s.

Transfer to/from the airport; transportation services as per the itinerary; guided tours as per the programme; admittance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; breakfasts; accomodation in twin suites in a 3-star* hotel; medical insurance.

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Ukrainian Resort Service phones: +38 (044) 494-44-50, 289-73-91, 289-70-41 e-mail: elena3004@ukr.net web-site: www.all-kurort.kiev.ua

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«Architecture and History»

Kyiv is the birthplace of the Slavic civilisation. The city, one of the most beautiful in the world, is gracefully spread along slopes lleading to the Dnipro river. Kyiv’s history goes back more than 1,500 years. Visitors are invited to delve into the history of an interesting and distinctive city with its famous architectural monuments, many of which are true masterpieces of international scale.

Day 1 Meeting the group at the railway station. An overall bus tour of some key remarkable sites in Kyiv: the Starokyivska mountain, the St. Sophia Square, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the European Square, the Independence Square, the Poshtova Square, the embankment of the Dnipro river, the Ascold’s Grave, and the monument to the founders of Kyiv. A walking tour of Ancient Capital of Kyiv Rus with visits to Kyiv landmarks: St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral and St. Andrew’s Church.

Day 3 A walking tour of Architectural Jewels of Pechersk. Visitors are invited to indulge in creative works by eminent architects, who were active in Kyiv in 18th through 20th centuries: the Klov and Mariyinskyi Palaces, the building of the National bank, the Chocolate Mansion, the Castle of Feudal Lord, the House with Chimeras, and apartment houses. Day 4 A bus and walking tour of the open-air Folk Architecture and Life Museum in the village of Pyrohovo.

Hotel accomodation; breakfasts; guided tours; transportation services.

Day 2 A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the most distinguished Orthodox holy places of Ukraine.

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Danapris phones: +38 (044) 289-74-19, 494-13-77 fax: 284-33-37, 494-13-78 e-mail: danapris@svitonline.com web-site: www.danapris.com

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«At the Crossroads of History and Cultures» (for the group from 15 PAX)

The heart of Ukraine-Rus... The capital of the largest European country... One of the world centers of the Orthodoxy... Simply amazing and extremely impressive city... This is Kyiv. The offered tour program will unfold secrets of one of the most majestic cities in the world. Walking along the streets of Kyiv, you’ll be stunned by the number and beauty of architectural monuments, views of the Dnipro river, golden domes of cathedrals and harmonious mixture of the past and the present. During the tour, guests will also visit another Ukrainian city with medieval history. Chernihiv was one of the centers of political, economic, social and cultural life of the Ukrainians throughout its history. Now the city is famous for its monuments dating back to the epochs of Princes and Cossacks. Day 1 Meeting of the group at the central station. An overall bus and walking tour “Kyiv Through Centuries”, which includes visits to main historical and cultural monuments of the city, and an opportunity to learn the history of Kyiv from the medieval times to the present. Guests will see the most beautiful and unique churches of Kyiv, venture inside the real treasury of church painting, St Volodymyr’s Cathedral, touch the walls of the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral, visit Podil and Pechersk with their numerous monuments and have plenty of chances to admire picturesque views of the Dnipro River. Checking in the hotel. Free time. Day 2 Themed tour “Ukrainian Village” to Pyrohovo (in the outskirts of Kyiv) - the unique Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography, the open-air architectural and landscape complex with numerous exhibits showing culture of different regions of Ukraine (Ukrainian traditional houses, mills, churches).

Lunch at Shynok, a genuine Ukrainian village real tavern-type restaurant with distinct local flavour and excellent cuisine, located on the territory of the Museum. The program for tourists with Ukrainian folk music and dancing from famous Ukrainian ethno-performers (optional). Return to Kyiv. An evening boat trip on the Dnipro river to admire «the big city lights». Day 3 A trip to the historical «rival» city of Kyiv, the glorious Chernihiv (a visit to Kozelets included). Visit to Kozelets. The town will welcome its guests with the domes of its majestic Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral. You will be definitely impressed with the real masterpiece, the five-tiered 27 m-high (yes!) iconostasis that was presented by Tsarina Yelizaveta herself. Guests will surely get to know what brought her to this small town and what unusual love story is still being told around here. An overall sightseeing tour of Chernihiv, the town with ancient history shrouded in legends and myths. Guests will visit the Ancient Chernihiv National Reserve and the very heart of Dytynets (the town’s citadel). They will see some of the oldest churches in Ukraine and even try on a cap of a student of the famous Chernihiv Collegium. Beware though, you may be the chosen one to see the ghost of Motria, the girl that lost her mind over her love for Hetman Mazepa, nearby Lyzohub’s stone hut! Guests will also have a chance to visit the Anthony’s caves and find more interesting details about the history of the town. Leaving Chernihiv. Return to Kyiv. End of the program. Transportation services; accommodation in 3* hotel (DBL rooms, STD); breakfasts; guided tours.

Workshops (blacksmithing, pottery) - optionally (have to be booked beforehand; additional fee applies).

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Terra Incognita phones: +38 (044) 361-68-01, +38 (067) 506-80-39 e-mail: info@terraincognita.info web-site: www.terraincognita.info

Kyiv Slavic In 2012 Kyiv will celebrate 1530th anniversary of its astonishing history. The whole story began in the legendary time of Kyi, Polan Prince and the founder of Kyivâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rule. He himself, his brothers Shchek and the sister Lybid liked the location on the Dnipro hills. It was here, on the steep right bank, that they had founded the city that, in honour of their oldest brother Kyi received the name of Kyiv. There is a custom regarding the monument to the founders of Kyiv (that in itself is the symbol of Kyiv) among Kyivites: newlyweds arrive to the monument on their wedding day to literally heap it with flowers as the token of long and happy family life. Importantly, the honeymooners must stand with their backs to the monument and toss the bridal bouquet right into the boat. If they do make it, then their wedlock will be blessed. The Great Bell Tower of Lavra is tilted by 62 cm to south-east; however, unlike the famous Tower of Piza, the Great Bell Tower of Lavra does not ÂŤfallÂť. According to recent researches, the oldest human appeared on the territory of the modern Ukraine around 700 to 800 thousand years ago. The layers with artifacts recently discovered by archeologists attest to the fact that ancient dwellers already mastered fire and knew hunting.

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The Center of Orthodox

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When religion is discussed, it is impossible to fail mentioning that in Kyiv there are many preserved relics and remains of Christian Orthodox saints, executed in wartime. An urban legend has it that these relics have been protecting Kyiv for many centuries now. Lots of amazing stories and unforgettable experiences are waiting for you in Kyiv.

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«Holy Places of Kyiv» Pilgrimage tour

(20+1 groups minimum) Since the Middle Ages, when Kyiv earned its fame as Eastern European Jerusalem, pilgrims from as far as a thousand miles away, have flocked to the city, mostly on foot, to worship its sacred places. A special place among Orthodox sanctuaries of Kyiv belongs to St. Sophia Cathedral and Kyievo-Pecherska Lavra, the cradle of monasticism in Kyivan Rus. In due time, the caves of Lavra became the final resting place for the sacred relics of God’s most devoted servants, whose lives serve as examples for many believers and whose remains attract many worshippers. Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St.Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha, the first Christian in Kyivan Rus, and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St Andrew’s Church, a masterpiece of Italian architect Rastrelli’s workmanship, built, as legend has it, on the spot where St. Apostle Andrew placed his cross and prophesied: “On these hills shall the grace of God shine!”.

Day 3 A tour of Kyiv Cave Monastery - Lavra, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox holy sites included into the World Heritage List. There are more than 40 ecclesiastic architectural monuments and museums on the territory of Lavra. Holy relics of saints that rest in the Lavra caves draw hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year. In the afternoon, a tour “Churches of Podil”. Podil, once the trade and crafts centre of the ancient Kyiv, is now densely adorned with churches and shrines of varying architectural styles and from different epochs. A tour of Podil’s oldest church, Dormition of Theotokos (Pyrohoshcha), and Ilyinska (St. Elijah’s) church, built on the ground where the first wooden church in Kyivan Rus had once stood. Visits to the famous St. Nicholas’ Church and St. Flor Monastery, glorified by many noble dames that sacrificed themselves and their lives to choose the path of God. A boat trip along the Dnipro river. Day 4 Departure. Twin accommodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; sightseeing tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

In the afternoon, a tour of the medieval Vydubychi monastery, where chronicle records were once written. The monastery was a gathering place for the troops of Rus preparing for a battle. In such perilous times, monks were able to find protection from the enemy in monastery’s caves. In the evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine or a concert in the National Philharmonic.

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Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«The Focus of Spiritual Life» The “Focus of Spiritual Life” tour will give you an opportunity to learn about Kyiv as one of the greatest religious centers of all times, to gain insight into various religions, to visit active churches and places of worship (synagogues, Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches), to learn about the growing role of religion and church in today’s world, and, of course, to see many places of interest in the Ukrainian capital.

Day 1 Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch at a restaurant. An overall bus and walking tour of some of the most remarkable religious monuments: St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Sophia Cathedral (guided tour included), and St. Cyril’s Church (guided tour included). Day 2 A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, a remarkable cultural and religious center of Eastern Europe. A tour of Vydubychi Monastery, the foundations of which were laid by Great Prince Vsevolod Yaroslavych in 11th century, and which was built in the style of Ukrainian Baroque. Lunch at «Monastery Frater House» Museum-Restaurant (at will). Organ music recital at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in the evening (at will).

Day 3 Transfer to the airport/railway station.

Two nights at the hotel (acc. to selected category); buffet-style breakfast service; one lunch at the restaurant; guided tours acc. to the itinerary; entrance tickets (guided tours included) to St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Cyril’s Church, Kyiv Pechery Lavra; transportation services.

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ATV-TOUR phones: +38 (044) 486-36-93, 486-56-94 fax: +38 (044) 486-40-46 e-mail: visti@atvtour.kiev.ua web-site: www. atvtour.com.ua

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«Spirituality and Belief»

The tour highlights the most interesting religious locations in Kyiv. Guests will get a lot of interesting information and visit the world of religion and Orthodoxy.

Day 1 Arrival and check in the hotel. An overview sightseeing tour “Kyiv, the Cradle of Orthodoxy”. The tour begins on the Andriyivskyi Descent, one of the most beautiful streets in Kyiv. The itinerary involves a visit to the ancient Kyiv stronghold, the original area from which Kyiv emerged, and Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes). Other landmarks include the most prominent Orthodox monuments: the complex of St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, St. Sophia Cathedral, and St. Volodymyr ‘s Cathedral. Day 2 A tour of the historical centre of Kyiv, the Pechersk District, and Kyiv Pechery Lavra. The Lavra monastery is one of the oldest and most important Orthodox sites dating back to the times of Kyivan Rus. In its caves are preserved the incorruptible relics of saints, the most dedicated God’s servants, which are believed to possess healing powers. After lunch: a visit to the medieval Vydubychi Monastery founded by Prince Vsevolod in 11th century. Prince Vsevolod was a son of Yaroslav the Wise, who wrote “Ruska Pravda” (The Truth of Rus), a code of laws to govern his Principality. Yaroslav’s daughters married into a number of royal European dynasties, eventually making him simultaneously a father, an uncle, and a grandfather of many rulers in Europe.

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Day 3 A tour of Podil monasteries and churches: the «Shevchenko Church»; Dormition of the Theotocos (Pyrogoshcha) Church; St. Nicholas Pritisk Church; the Ascension Florus Monastery; St. Elijah Church. Return to the hotel. Departure from Kyiv.

Hotel accommodation as per selected category; breakfast, lunch, guided tours; transportation; entrance tickets.

Dinadis phone: +38 (044) 247-47-19 e-mail: office@dinadis.ua, dima@dinadis.ua web-site: www.dinadis.ua

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«Churches and Monasteries of Kyiv»

For centuries Kyiv has been a major religious centre. Guests will become acquainted with the charming and vibrant beauty of Kyiv. Among must-sees is Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the most prominent religious monuments with enticing and rich history. Tours of active monasteries of the Kyiv Region, each one ready to tell a unique story of its own, will provide lasting impressions of the tour.

Day 2 A bus tour “Orthodoxy in Kyiv”, with a visit to Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the most important Orthodox sanctuaries of Ukraine. Day 3 A bus tour “Churches and Monasteries of Kyiv”. Guests will visit the most interesting monasteries in the Kyiv Region: the Kytayiv hermitage, the Golosiyiv hermitage, the Feofania small monastery.

Day 1 Meeting the group at the railway station. An overview bus tour. Kyiv, the cradle of the Slavic civilisation, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is spread out on picturesque hills surrounding the Dnipro river. During the tour guests will visit some key remarkable sites of the capital: the Starokyivska mountain, the St. Sophia Square, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the European Square, the Independence Square, the Poshtova Square, the embankment of the Dnipro river, the Ascold’s Grave, and the monument to the founders of Kyiv. A walking tour of the ancient capital of Kyivan Rus, with visits to Kyiv landmarks: St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral and St. Andrew’s Church.

Hotel accomodation; breakfasts; guided tours; transportation services.

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Danapris phones: +38 (044) 289-74-19, 494-13-77 fax: 284-33-37, 494-13-78 e-mail: danapris@svitonline.com web-site: www.danapris.com

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Researchers maintain that St. Sophia Cathedral is the oldest structure in Kyiv. Its ensemble of unique wall paintings is the oldest exhibit of Ukrainian monumental painting. These fresco paintings are almost one millennium old. Their total area is 3,000 sq m. Kyievo-Pecherska Lavra is one of the most important sacred sites of Orthodox Christianity. Its central entrance to the monastery opens under the arch of St. Trinity, one of the many Lavraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s churches. A popular belief exists that by going through the Holy Gates twice (going in and coming out is sufficient), one is purged from all sins. Two chapels in the lower part of Lavra stand over the wells dug by Venerable Anthony and Theodosius Pecherskyi. Though the two wells are close to one another, each has differently tasting water. According to the legend, the tastes match the different personalities of the church elders, one milder and mellower, the other â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more severe and stricter toward the monks.

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The heart of Eastern Europe

Kyiv is rich in masterpieces of ancient and modern culture, architecture, sculpture and art that will impress you with their multifaceted distinctiveness.

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«Kyiv Art» Arts Tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

The multifaceted artistic life of Kyiv represents high arts from the times of Kyiv Rus, the original folk art of Ukrainians and their pictorial art from ancient to present times. It draws into a magic musical world of Ukrainian folklore and spiritual chants and connects with high-master traditions of performing international masterpieces of classic and chamber music.

Day 3 A tour of Kyiv Cave Monastery - Lavra, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox holy sites included into the World Heritage List. This will include a visit to the Museum of Ukrainian Decorative Art with its unique collections of national costumes, embroidery and weaving, ceramic and porcelain, wood and glass painting decorations, an arts exhibition in Ukrainian primitivist style by Maria Pryimachenko, as well as participation in a master class in folk art. A tour of Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex “Mystetskyi Arsenal”, where modern art festivals are held.

Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with a folk music show in a Ukrainian national restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Rus; St. Andrew’s church, a masterpiece of Italian architect Rastrelli’s workmanship. A stroll along the Andriyivsky Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also known as the “Montmartre of Kyiv”. A plenty of art shows and galleries can be found here. After lunch, the admirers of pictorial arts will be offered a tour of either the National Art Museum of Ukraine with masterpieces of Ukrainian pictial, sculpture and graphic art, or St.Volodymyr’s Cathedral, with wall paintings by Vrubel, Nesterov and Vasnetsov. Modern art fans will surely enjoy a visit to PinchukArtCentre, an international centre for contemporary art. In the evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine.

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«Architectural monuments of Pechersk» tour will be a wonderful possibility to have a look at the exquisite facades of 19th century aristocratic mansions, the unique House with Chimeras, the Mariyinskyi Palace, as well as a splendid panorama of Kyiv. A concert in the National Philharmonic Hall in the evening. Day 4 Departure.

Twin accommodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; sightseeing tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Kyiv Pectoral» Opera Tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

The opera tour provides a welcome change of pace, joining the ancient and modern artistic traditions of Kyiv. Taras Shevchenko National Opera House of Ukraine is the premier national theater company. Since 1867, it has functioned as a music academy and at the same time as an arts lab, where hundreds operatic and ballet performances were staged in the melting pot of creative exploration. Many of the performances made it into the list of world’s most exceptional masterpieces. The work of creative people of international renown is closely associated with the scene of the Kyivan theater. Here, Peter Chaykovskyi staged his Eugene Onegin and Mazeppa and the lead ballerina of Sergey Diaghilev’s seasons Bronislava Niyinska unleased the talent of Serge Lifar. Anantoliy Solovyanenko, and opera singer of a truly international scale, started his glorious career at the National Opera House. The House’s repertoire traditionally includes works by composers with worldwide acclaim, such as Lysenko, Borodin, Rymskyi-Korsakov, and Liatoshynskyi. Theater’s plans for the nearest future include the staging of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute”, Saint-Saens’“Samson and Delilah”, Verdi’s “Othello”. Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with folk music show at a Ukrainian traditional restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Monastery, monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Rus, the remains of Desiatynna church (The Church of the Tithes), the first stone church

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in Rus; and St. Andrew’s church, Italian architect Rastrelli’s masterpiece. A stroll along the Andriyivskyi Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also known as the “Montmartre of Kyiv”. Boat trip on the Dnipro river. Evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine. Day 3 A tour of Kyiv Cave Monastery - Lavra, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox holy sites included into the World Heritage List. There are more than 40 ecclesiastic architectural monuments and museums on the territory of Lavra. Holy relics of saints that rest in the Lavra caves draw over a hundred thousand pilgrims each year. After lunch, a visit to the Museum of Folk Architecture and Rural Life of Ukraine in the village of Pyrohovo, one of the biggest open air museums in the world, with its authentic wooden buildings, national garments, utensils, furniture and tools of trade of Ukrainians. The Museum hosts a number of annual staged performances. In the evening: a concert in the National Philharmonic. Day 4 Departure. Twin accommodation in a 4-star hotel; buffet breakfast; sightseeing tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Stone Garden of Kyiv Art Nouveau» (a group of 10 persons minimum)

Buildings in Kyiv Art Nouveau style, preserved until now, represent the high style of architectural design. Built in a beautifully fanciful manner, they create that sense of unique charm intrinsically proper for the historical part of Kyiv. That architectural design style flourished in Kyiv between 1902 and 1914. Mykhail Vrubel’s composition “Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles” (1885), kept at St.Cyril’s church, ushered in the beginning of Kyiv Art Nouveau era in painting.

Day 3 A walking tour “Kyiv’s Paris”, including a stroll along the Horodetskyi Street, one of Kyiv’s most beautiful streets, named after an architect also known as the Ukrainian Gaudi. The area reflects some of the best advances in European and international architecture, including such monuments as the Weeping Widow’s Mansion and the House with Chimeras. Lunch at «O’Panas» Restaurant (Ukrainian cuisine). A walking tour of memorable sites on Pechersk (the central historical part of the city). A tour to Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the most remarkable Orthodox shrines and holy places; includes a visit to Near Caves where incorruptible relics of saints rest. A boat trip on the Dnipro river. Dinner at the hotel. Day 4 Checking-out and departure.

Day 1 Arrival in Kyiv. Check into a hotel. Dinner at “Tsarske selo” restaurant, which offers traditional Ukrainian cuisine with dishes cooked to ancient recipes and with historical names preserved. Restaurant’s interior is stylised to Ukrainian 18th century rustic designs. Day 2 Overall sightseeing tour of the historic centre of the city, Art Nouveau in the Architecture of Kyiv. Lunch at «Pervak» Restaurant (Ukrainian and continental cuisine). A visit of Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko’s Arts Museum and the Russian Art Museum, where many of the best art works by Vrubel are on permanent display. A tour of St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most prominent monuments of fresco and mosaic art listed among UNESCO’s cultural heritage sites. Dinner at the hotel.

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Olymp Travel LTD phones: +38 (044) 253-71-08; 253-86-15 e-mail: laszlo@olymp-travel.kiev.ua web-site: www.olymp-travel.kiev.ua

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«A Weekend in Kyiv»

The tour will give you an opportunity to form your own opinion of the glorious city of Kyiv, to become acquainted with its rich history, to feel and see its natural and man-made marvels, to appreciate its cultural richness, and generally to spend incredible time on the banks of the old and vast Dnipro river.

Day 1 Meeting at the airport. Check in the hotel. Free time. Day 2 A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the greatest Orthodox holy places in Ukraine. A sightseeing tour of Kyiv and some of its outstanding historic monuments: St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the Golden Gates, the St. Sophia Square; St. Michael’s Cathedral; the Kreshchatyk Street; St. Andrew’s Church. A tour to St. Sophia Cathedral, the monument of Ukrainian architecture and monumental art of 11th - 18th centuries, one of the few objects to have remained from Kyiv Rus times. Free time.

Day 3 Checking out of the hotel. A tour of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Culture of Ukraine in the village of Pyrohovo will offer a rare chance to visit all the most charming places of Ukraine in just one day, literally glimpse into the life of Ukrainians in 17th - 20th centuries, and get a closer look at everyday objects surrounding lives of Ukrainians. Then the transfer to airport.

Accommodation in a 3rd category (BB) hotel; guided services as per the itinerary transfers from airport to hotel and back; breakfasts; admission ticket fares as per the itinerary; transportation during tours/excursions.

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Sputnik Kiev phone: +38 (044) 537-23-47 e-mail: olia@sputnik.kiev.ua web-site: www.sputnik.kiev.ua www.travel-to-ukraine.info

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«From Origins to Contemporaneity»

A touring programme that combines hoary antiquity with contemporaneity to make a collage of kind, a rainbow of events, personalities, architectural styles as well as historic ups and downs.

Day 1 A bus and walking tour of the city with visits to the most prominent historical and cultural sites of the central Kyiv: St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral; the National Opera House; Khreshchatyk; the Independence Square; the Golden Gates; Andriyivsky Descent and Podil. Day 2 A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, the spirtitual shrine of Ukraine founded in the 11th century and the pilgrimage place for Orthodox Christians. Kyiv Pechery Lavra is in the UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage sites.

Day 3 A tour around Kyiv. The open-air Museum of Folk Architecture and Culture of Ukraine in Pyrohovo will offer an opportunity to see the life in an ancient Ukrainian village from the insider’s point of view. Visits to monasteries: Feofania (St. Pantaleon’s Monastery); Tserkovshchina (Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Monastery); Kytaievo (St. Trinity Monastery Kytaiv Hermitage). Day 4 A tour of Architectural Monuments of Pechersk: Residence of the President of Ukraine, the House with Chimeras, the building of the National Bank of Ukraine, the Chocolate Mansion, the Weeping Widow’s Mansion, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Klov Palace.

Transport services as per the programme; guided sightseeing services; accomodation in twin suites in a 3-star hotel; medical insurance provided.

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Ukrainian Resort Service phones: +38 (044) 494-44-50, 289-73-91, 289-70-41 e-mail: elena3004@ukr.net web-site: www.all-kurort.kiev.ua

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«Romantic Kyiv» (for groups of 15 persons + 1)

(for couples) The tour is dedicated to rather special feelings – love in a big city and love of the city itself. These feelings can inspire and add a new sense to life, help create masterpieces - or sometimes push one to extremes. We would like to acquaint you with Kyiv and reveal some of its secrets… and to do this in a way that will inevitably leave you forever in love with this wonderful city and wishing to come back here time and again. Day 1 Arrival to Kyiv and meeting at the railway station. We invite you to start your acquaintance with the city from the “Love Stories of Kyiv” tour. Many such stories have occurred throughout the existence of this old city. The tour will start from St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral with wall paintings by Vrubel and Vasnetsov, who enshrined the image of his beloved wife with a child in the icon of Our Lady. The tourists will see the Museum of Eastern and Western art, the Kyiv Opera House, the Sofia Square with St. Sophia Cathedral and all its splendor and refinement of Ukrainian baroque, and St. Andrew’s church. Then the group will continue to what is probably the most romantic street in Kyiv – the Andriyivskyi Descent – and further on to the neighborhood of Podil (as the popular song goes, “there is no Kyiv without Podil”). Podil will reveal its unique spirit, its narrow streets waiting for a chance to tell lots of interesting stories. A special magic event - a workshop in pottery - will await our guests at noon; everyone willing will have an opportunity to sit at the wheel and make something unique and exclusive as a keepsake. Day 2 A big city attracts great people and inspires them to outstanding deeds. Many well-known citizens of Kyiv left a significant mark in history and, in some case, on the architectural face of

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their favorite city. The tour “Extraordinary Houses of Unusual Kyivites” will show guests some of the most interesting architectural masterpieces. Right next to the Golden Gates the towers with a distinct medieval castle look catch our eye - right, it is the House of Knight! Wait, is it a real dragon hiding up there on top? Or is it Zmey Gorynych from Slavic tales? You will discover a fantastic gargoyle on the wall of one building behind the «House of Doctor». Next stop is Dytynetz where prince Volodymyr’s palaces once stood and before his time, as legend has it, three brothers-founders of Kyiv - Kyi, Shchek and Khoryv - had settled. After a little stop the guests will have a chance to walk into the «fifth dimension» slipping through the wall to peek into the peephole of Master’s door... Welcome to the Museum of the famous writer Mikhail Bulgakov! Day 3 Pechersk has always been the place for aristocracy. That’s why the district boasts a great number of delicate architecture and expansive parks - you will see them during the tour “Parks and Palaces of Pechersk”. You will be stunned by Kyiv’s most amazing building, the House of Chimeras. Actually, you will see many marvelous buildings, each with a history and an architectural ginger of its own: the Chocolate House, the House of the Weeping Widow, the House of National Bank, the Poets’ House, Klovskyi and Mariyinskyi Palaces. Stop at the observation deck to admire a fantastic view of the city. After that, walk through through ex-Imperial Garden to the Bridge of Love. The tour ends with a return to the Khreshchatyk Street, the focus of vibrant life in the downtown where all locals and visitors flock and where time passes almost unnoticed. Accommodation in double rooms, breakfast, entrance tickets and excursions, railway station-hotel transfer, group support, medical insurance, free place for group organizer. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

Ornament Ukraine Travel Company phones: +38 (044) 586-81-43, 278-77-38 e-mail: tour@ornament.ua Skype: OrnamentUA web-site: www.ornament.ua

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An interesting fact: As early as the 19th century, a custom existed in Ukraine for a young girl to come to the house of a young man that she liked, to tell him and his parents about her wish to marry their son. In 99% of the cases, things went the young ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, because a refusal from a man would mean deep disgrace to him and his family. The Museum of Miniatures in Kyiv Pechery Lavra displays the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smallest electric motor, designed by Mykola Siadrystyi, the master of microminiatures. The motor is 1/20 mm3 in volume, almost 20 times smaller than a poppy seed. Or would you rather prefer to see a rose inside a human hair? Or a shod louse? The oldest sculpture ever found in Ukraine is a stone woman idol: it dates back to 5th-4th century B.C.

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Kyiv on the Dnipro

Kaleidoscope of impressions Only a boat trip along the Dnipro river can unveil all the beauty and grandeur of Kyiv, an ancient city that owes its existence to this great river. When you get tired of the hustle and bustle of a busy city, when you feel the need to stop and recharge, if you like rafting, tracking, fishing, boating, or kayaking, the natural side of our wonderful city will guarantee you an unforgettable experience.

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«Cruise Kyiv - Odesa - Kyiv»

on “FIDELIO”**** comfortable motorship

A river voyage through Ukraine, with stops at: Kyiv, the ancient capital; Zaporizhia, the Cossack lands; Odesa, the pearl of the Black Sea; Dnipropetrovsk, the industrial powerhouse; and Kremenchuk and Kaniv, the quintessential traditional Ukrainian provinces. Day 1 - Kyiv Arrival to Kyiv, Checking into “FIDELIO”**** motorship. Captain’s Cocktail Party. Day 2 - Kyiv An overall sightseeing tour of the city: Podil, Khreshchatyk, St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Cathedral, St. Andrew’s Church, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, and the National Opera House of Ukraine. A tour of the open-air National Architecture and Life Museum in the village of Pyrohovo (extra fees apply). Those willing may enjoy the singing of Revutskyi National Male Choir, also with the best samples of Ukrainian and Russian church music, creative works by Chaykovskyi and Rakhmaninov (an extrapaid tour). Day 3 - Kremenchuk A visit to a genuine Ukrainian settlement. The villagers will invite guests to their houses and treat them in the Ukrainian style. Day 4 - Zaporizhia An overall sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Museum of Cossack Glory. Those willing may attend a Cossack horse riding show on the island of Khortytsia with installations from the life of ancestors; the show ends with a genuine Cossack treating of Kulish and horilka (extra fees for the tour apply). Day 5 - Kherson An overall tour of the town with a visit to the Art Museum. A water trip of Dnipro overflow lands with a visit of the fishermen’s island (additional fees for the tour apply).

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Day 6 - Ochakiv - Odesa - Ochakiv Arrival to Ochakiv. Transfer to Odesa in a comfortable bus. An overall tour of the town: the famous Potiomkin’s stairs, the unrivalled Odesa Opera House; a stroll of the Primorskiy Boulevard. Return to Ochakiv and departure. Day 7 - Programme aboard During the trip to Dnipropetrovsk guests will be offered lessons in Ukrainian language, song, dance and cuisine. Day 8 - Dnipropetrovsk An overall sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the historical part with its churches, parks and the history museum. Guests will be offered a tour of the unique Aerospace Museum that tells a story of the development of the Soviet SS-20 ballistic missiles. Day 9 - Kaniv (or Cherkasy) A short overall tour of the town. Those willing will be able to visit the museum of Ukraine’s renowned poet Taras Shevchenko, the founder of the modern Ukrainian language (additional fees apply). Day 10 - Kyiv Return to the capital. A tour of St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most popular historical monuments of Ukraine, an architectural jewel of early 11th century that is under UNESCO’s protection (additional fees apply). Also, a tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, a gem of Ukrainian Orthodoxy (additional fees apply). In the evening: a boat trip «Lights of Kyiv» with folk show (additional fees apply). Day 11 - Kyiv Breakfast; then departure from Kyiv. Accommodation onboard of a comfortable «FIDELIO» motorship****. Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) on board; harbour dues; onboard programme; guided sightseeing tour programme (excluding tours offered for extra fees). * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

Chervona Ruta phones: +38 (044) 253-69-09, 253-34-00, 253-34-04 e-mail: office@ruta-cruise.com web-site: www.ruta-cruise.com

Kyiv on the Dnipro

«Cruise from Kyiv to Odessa and back to Kyiv» on board of comfortable Dnipro Princess***+ and Dnipro Star***+ motorships.

12 unforgettable days of leisure onboard of comfortable «Dnipro Princess» and «Dnipro Star» motorboats. Come see the most remarkable monuments of Ukraine and feel yourself one true Ukrainian!

Day 1 - Kyiv Arrival to Kyiv, checking in the motorship. Captain’s Cocktail Party. Day 2 - Kyiv An overall sightseeing tour of the city: Podil, Khreshchatyk, St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Cathedral, St. Andrew’s Church, St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, and the National Opera House of Ukraine. We offer a tour of St. Sophia Cathedral (additional tour fees apply). A tour of the openair National Architecture and Life Museum in the village of Pyrohovo (additional tour fees apply). Evening: a boat trip «Lights of Kyiv» with folk show (additional tour fees apply). Day 3 - Kyiv Guests will be offered a guided tour to Kyiv Pechery Lavra, a unique historical and archeological reserve with architectural monuments dating back to the times of Kyivan Rus and masterpieces of Ukrainian architecture of 17th - 19th centuries (additional tour fees apply). Those interested will have an opportunity to enjoy the singing of Revutskyi National Male Choir, which will perform some of the best examples of Ukrainian and Russian church music, as well as works by Chaykovskyi and Rakhmaninov (additional tour fees apply).

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Day 4 - Kaniv A guided tour of the museum of Ukraine’s renowned poet Taras Shevchenko, the founder of the modern Ukrainian language. Day 5 - Kremenchuk A walking tour of the town. A visit to a genuine Ukrainian settlement. The villagers will invite guests to their houses and treat them in the Ukrainian style (additional tour fees apply). Day 6 - Zaporizhia An overall sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the Museum of Cossack Glory. Those interested may attend a Cossack horse riding show on the island of Khortytsia, with installations about the life of ancestors; the show ends with a traditional Cossack meal – kulish and horilka (extra fees for the tour apply). Day 7 - Kherson A water trip of Dnipro overflow lands with a visit of the fishermen’s island (additional fees for the tour apply).

Chervona Ruta phones: +38 (044) 253-69-09, 253-34-00, 253-34-04 e-mail: office@ruta-cruise.com web-site: www.ruta-cruise.com

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Kyiv on the Dnipro Day 8 - Sevastopol An overall sightseeing tour of the city, during which guests will be acquainted with the central historical area, Grafskaya Quay, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, Historic Boulevard and a legend of how Sevastopol was founded, and how the city has lived until now. A guided tour of a piece of Eastern tale, the enigmatic Bakhchisarai (additional tour fees apply). In the evening: attendance of a recitaly by Black Sea Navy Song and Dance Ensemble (additional tour fees apply). Day 9 - Sevastopol An unforgettable trip along the Southern coastline of Crimea, from Sevastopol to Yalta (Vorontsov’s Palace and Park, the Livadia Palace). In free time: a stroll along Yalta Esplanade, one of the most prestigious cities in Crimea (additional tour fees apply).

Day 10 - Odesa Odesa is probably the most flamboyant city in Ukraine, and maybe even the world! Take an overall tour of the city to discover the famous Potiomkin’s stairs and the unrivalled Odesa Opera House, and take a stroll of the Primorskiy Boulevard. Those willing can enjoy an evening performance at the Odesa Opera House (additional tour fees apply whenever there is a performance announced on that specific date). You will have unforgettable memories – guaranteed! Day 11 - Odesa Make a choice between a visit to the local Art Museum or guided tour to BelgorodDnestrovsky to see its famous fortress (additional tour fees apply). Day 12 - Odesa Breakfast; then departure from Odesa. Accommodation onboard of a comfortable «Dnipro Princess» motorship***+, «Dnipro Star». Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners) on board; harbour dues; onboard programme (lessons in Ukrainian language, song, dance, and cuisine); guided sightseeing tour programme (excluding tours offered for extra fees).

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Chervona Ruta phones: +38 (044) 253-69-09, 253-34-00, 253-34-04 e-mail: office@ruta-cruise.com web-site: www.ruta-cruise.com

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«The Lights of Kyiv»

mini cruise on a comfortable pleasure boat Rosa Victoria****

Indulge in some of the most distinguished monuments of the capital of Ukraine lit in night lights - and enjoy a colourful national folk show!

You will see the most distinguished landmarks of the capital lit in night lights: St. Volodymyr’s Hill with the monument to St. Volodymyr; Kyiv Pechery Lavra, the World War II Museum with the monument … many-many others. You will also be able to enjoy a bright national folk show.

A boat trip through Kyiv at night, with a brief guided tour; a national folk show; 2 glasses of sparkling wine, fruits.

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Chervona Ruta phones: +38 (044) 253-69-09, 253-34-00, 253-34-04 e-mail: office@ruta-cruise.com web-site: www.ruta-cruise.com

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«Kyiv for active travelers»

Excursion tour with elements of active recreation (biking) (for groups from 5 to 10)

An extremely rich, varied and interesting three-day program is waiting for you. The tour gives an opportunity to see Kyiv through the window of a tour bus, from the deck of a tourist ship, and from behind the handlebars of a mountain bike. During the bus tour you will see the most interesting and important objects of the capital of Ukraine, among them churches with millennial history. During a bike trip in the largest forest massif of Kyiv you will visit the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography of Ukraine, the most complete national ethnographic collection in open air. The tour will end with unforgettable boat trip on the Dnipro river within Kyiv. A view of the Kyiv hills from the river will leave you with lasting impressions.

Day 1 Meeting the guide. Brief information about the tour. The itinerary will start with a bus tour. Within several hours, you will visit the Old Kyiv (Starokyivska) mountain where the history of Kyivan Rus begun, enjoy St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral with its unique fresco wall paintings, see the creations of Italian architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli - St. Andrew’s Church and the Mariyinskyi Palace, and revel in two UNESCO World Heritage sites – Kyiv Pechery Lavra and St. Sophia Cathedral. You will also enjoy fascinating panoramic views of the Dnipro river and the left bank of Kyiv. While at Kyiv Pechery Lavra, you will be able to visit one of the museum of your choice (extra fees apply). Day 2 A bike trip in Holosiyivskyi forest massif will bring a nice opportunity to enjoy the nature and spend a wonderful day among the old oaks and hornbeams while still within the city limits.

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This forest massif has mostly preserved its original natural condition, its greater part belonging to the Natural Reserve Fund of Ukraine. Steep hills cut with ravines and narrow trails will add to your impressions from the biking, while the views of Kytayivskyi and Holosiyivskyi monasteries with picturesque ponds in the background will surely make you fall in love with the place! Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the park-monument of landscape architecture, the Feofaniya Park, that has become a real masterpiece of landscape design after the replanting and rehabilitation program. The tour programme also includes a walking tour of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography of Ukraine, the Europe’s largest open-air museum. Day 3 You will have an opportunity to see Kyiv from another angle, this time from the waters of Dnipro. During the boat trip you will see the monument to Prince Volodymyr, the baptizer of Kyivan Rus, the Friendship of Nations Arch, the monument to Magdeburg Rights, the Pedestrian Bridge, the Metro bridge, Kyiv Pechery Lavra, the monument to the Motherland, the Paton Bridge, the Vydubytsky monastery, and the famous hills of Kyiv. The boat trip will end with free time. End of the program.

2 nights in hotel, breakfast, bus tour, mountain bike rental, guide services, ship tour, insurance. * Туристичний оператор залишає за собою право зміни вартості туру у разі суттєвих змін ринкової ситуації, напр. в зв’язку з проведенням в місті ЕВРО-2012, змін поточного законодавства або курсу валют

Terra Incognita phones: +38 (044) 361-68-01, +38 (067) 506-80-39 e-mail: info@terraincognita.info web-site: www.terraincognita.info

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«Adventurous Kyiv»

Excursion tour with active recreation elements (rafting, biking) (for groups from 5 to 10)

Guests are offered a combination of getting acquainted with ancient Kyiv and enjoying interesting biking trips and rafting journeys along one of Dnipro’s longest tributaries, the Ros river. A bus tour will not be able to get you everywhere you want to go. While walking tours can be more flexible, they will significantly limit the list of places of interest you can reach without being on wheels. On a bicycle, it is possible to go along city streets, through parks, on sidewalks, which opens up the opportunity of including the most interesting objects into the itinerary without being limited to the existing roads, while increasing the range of accessibility. Furthermore, discovering the city on a bike, rather than through a bus window, puts you right in the midst of the city life, the immediate environment with its sounds, sights and smells, and lets you experience the urban rhythms and become part of them. This experience will surely make your impression of the city more complete.

Day 1 Arrival of the group. Check into the hotel. Meeting the guide. Tour briefing. The beginning of the program. A bicycle tour “From Kyivan Rus into the Present”, with visits to St. Volodymyr’s and St. Sophia’s Cathedrals, as well as St. Michael’s Monastery. Visitation of major historical, spiritual and cultural sites of the capital city. Optional evening program.

Day 2 Departure to Bohuslav (Kyiv region). Rafting along the picturesque Ros river, the waters of which turn from mirror-smooth surface to turbulent whirlpools that appear in places where granite rocks jut out through the river’s surface. You will be impressed with beauty and diversity of the riverside nature . Return to Kyiv. Night at the hotel. Day 3 Bicycle tour “Kyiv Hills by Bike”. The tour will give you an opportunity to zoom through the long history of Kyiv in a course of several hours behind the handlebars of a bicycle. From the Old Kyiv mountain where the history of Kyivan Rus began, we will head to the modern center of the city, the Independence Square. The route will then continue up the hills, where we will enjoy spectacular views of the Dnipro river. Further on, you will ride past the main administrative buildings of Ukraine, picturesque parks and memorials. End of the program. 2 nights in hotel, breakfast, lunch during rafting, transportation services, rafting equipment and mountain bike rental, guided tour service, insurance. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

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Terra Incognita phones: +38 (044) 361-68-01, +38 (067) 506-80-39 e-mail: info@terraincognita.info web-site: www.terraincognita.info

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Canoeing on the

«Charmed» Desna river (for groups of 6 minimum)

3-day canoeing is the best choice for those who want to spend a day or two away from noise and fuss of city life - those who dream to stop for a moment to rejoin with the nature without any need to rush. While paddling through water, you will be reminded how simple it is to find happy moments: all that is needed is some nice weather, warm sun, plenty of bathing opportunities, and a pleasant company. No special training for canoeing is required – the participants will be provided with all the necessary advice and equipment. .

Day 1 Meeting of participants and transfer to the starting place from where the tour begins. Arrival to the banks of the Desna river that, owing to incredibly picturesque environment has received the name of «Charmed Desna». While instructors are setting up the canoes, the participants will receive safety instructions and have a leisurely rest near the water. Then the canoes will be floated and the tour will start. The group will move at a speed it finds comfortable. In the evening the group will stop for the night in a camp setting with dinner, campfire, tale and legend telling - and dancing if there still is some steam left.

Day 2 Waking, washing, breakfast, packing the camp. The group will continue paddling, stopping only for lunch. The water of Desna is calm and clean – on a hot day it offers travelers many chances to bathe and dive to alleviate the effects of heat. Next camping site will be in a place rather suitable for swimming; while at the camp the participants will learn some principal and useful skills for survival in the wild, participate in the cooking of their dinner and finish the day off chatting around the campfire, singing or fishing. Day 3 Waking, washing, breakfast, packing the camp. Rafting to the mouth of the Desna river with 30-min recess for sandwich lunch. The group will cross the Dnipro river and enter the Camel (Verblyuzha) Bay right where the limits of Kyiv begin. There will be a stop at the beach on the left bank to dry canoes, pack things and say goodbye to your new friends with whom you have spent three unforgettable days together. Instructors services, paddling equipment (canoes, paddles, life jackets) and personal equipment (sleeping bag, mat) rent, camp equipment (tents, pot, fire set), meals, medical insurance, first aid kit, repair kit, transfer to the place of start.

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Ornament Ukraine Travel Company phones: +38 (044) 586-81-43, 278-77-38 e-mail: tour@ornament.ua Skype: OrnamentUA web-site: www.ornament.ua

Kyiv on the Dnipro The Dnipro River is one of the longest (2,201 km) in Europe and, at the same time, the largest river in Ukraine. It runs for 981 km along the territory of our country. In ancient times the Dnipro River was known under various names. For example, the ancient Greek historian Herodotus referred to it in his treatises under the name of Borisphen (that is, «a river that runs from the North»). Roman historians would call it the Danapris – the name that with time transformed into Dnipro. In the times of Kyivan Rus, it was called Slavutych (the river of Slavs) and was a part of the great trade route (historically known as “the Route from the Varangians to the Greeks”) that connected the Baltic region to the Greater Black Sea region. Kyiv is located on seven hills around the Dnipro River. The city extends for more than 20 km along the river and has more than 40 river islands within its limits. The Trukhaniv Island and the Hydropark are by far city’s most known riverside recreational areas: sandy beaches, water and sports amusements, discotheques – really, not many European capitals can boast of something similar within arm’s reach from the city center.

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For meetings and conferences, Kyiv is the right place to be!

Do business in dynamic Kyiv â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a European metropolis, where the heart of an ancient city is still beating strongly. The city is a hub in CEE, and it offers first-class infrastructure and a variety of interesting cultural programs.

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«Chestnuts of Kyiv» Congress tour

(for groups of 20+1)

Kyiv, an attractive European cultural and business centre of 21st century, offers to the disposal of its business guests a range of comfortable hotels, many of them represented by renowned international hotel chains, with modern conference halls, developed infrastructure and over-the-air connections with around a hundred of cities worldwide. Moreover, Kyiv can provide interesting cultural, excursion and sports programmes with opera and ballet performances, music concerts, golf and shooting competitions to participants of international conferences, seminars or team-building events. The jewel of this congress tour will be the Cossack dedication ceremony at Mamayeva Sloboda Cossack Village (open-air museum).

Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Opening of the Congress and whole-day work in the conference hall of a 5-star hotel with state-of-the-art conference equipment, simultaneous translation, coffee and lunch breaks. In the evening: a boat trip on the Dnipro river (dinner and music folk show included) or attendance of an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine.

Day 3 Continuation of the congress according to its separate program. Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Monastery, monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Kyivan Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St. Andrew’s church, Italian architect Rastrelli’s masterpiece. A stroll along the Andriyivsky Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also known as the “Montmartre of Kyiv”. A guided tour in the business center of Kyiv, observing main governmental buildings: the Presidential Administration, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Parliament, the National Bank of Ukraine and the Mariyinskyi Palace - the ceremonial residence of the President of Ukraine. A visit to Mamayeva Sloboda Cossack Village (open-air museum) to acquaint oneself with everyday habits, traditions and lifestyle of Cossacks, watch the Cossack Horse Riding Show, take part in master classes in horse riding, taste traditional Cossack food and beverages and pass the Cossack dedication ceremony. Day 4 Departure. Twin accomodation in a 5-star hotel; buffet breakfast; guided tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

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Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Golden Domes of Kyiv» Incentive tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

Kyiv of today is a dynamic European megapolis with the heart of an ancient Majestic City, aristocratic in nature, rich in history, and unique in architectural heritage sites of international value. Kyiv readily offers incentive tour participants its comfortable hotels, many of them represented by renowned international hotel chains with modern conference halls, developed infrastructure, over-the-air connections with around a hundred of cities worldwide. Beside that, Kyiv can provide interesting cultural, excursion and sports programmes with opera and ballet performances, classic, chamber and spiritual music concerts, golf and shooting competitions to participants of international conferences, seminars or team-building events. The jewel of this congressional tour will be a visit to Mamayeva Sloboda Cossack Village (open-air museum).

In the afternoon: a visit to Mamayeva Sloboda Cossack Village (open-air museum), to acquaint oneself with everyday habits, traditions and lifestyle of Cossacks, watch the Cossack Horse Riding Show, take part in master classes in horseback riding, taste traditional Cossack food and beverages - and pass the Cossack dedication ceremony. In the evening: an opera or ballet performance in the National Opera of Ukraine. Day 3 A tour of Kyiv Cave Monastery - Lavra, one of the world’s most prominent Orthodox holy sites included into the World Heritage List. There are more than 40 ecclesiastic architectural monuments and museums on the territory of Lavra. Holy relics of saints that rest in the Lavra caves draw over a hundred thousand pilgrims each year. In the afternoon: golf competition at the Kyiv Golf Club; or shooting competition (firearms or archery), also a ride in the APV in the sports and shooting club. A boat trip on the Dnipro river.

Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with a folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Continuation of the congress according to a separate program. Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Kyivan Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St. Andrew’s Church, Italian architect Rastrelli’s masterpiece. A stroll along the Andriyivsky Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also known as the “Montmartre of Kyiv”.

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Day 4 Departure.

Twin accomodation in a 5-star hotel; buffet breakfast; guided tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

Business infrastructure Kyiv is without a doubt the center of Ukrainian business tourism. Its conference halls and exhibition centers offer a full range of services necessary for organising and carrying out business events. Why Kyiv? • A green and serene city with millennium-old history • A well-developed transport infrastructure available: • The Boryspil International Airport is located outside the city and is 40 min away from the downtown by Polit premium shuttle bus. Boryspil is the main national air hub that services 62% passenger transportation done by 43 international and 8 national carriers through regular flights on 93 routes, 82 of them international and 11, national (the information is courtesy of http://kbp.aero/) • The Kyiv (Zhuliany) International Airport located right in the city (10 min from the centre) offering flights to Europe by low cost companies • Cargo airport in Gostomel • Railroad and bus centrals • A developed and convenient public transport network, including underground More than 130 hotels to suit every taste: • Ukrainian and international hotel chains. There are Premier Palace Hotel, Hyatt Regency Kyiv, Inter Continental Kyiv Hotel, Radisson Blue Hotel Kyiv, among others • Art hotels and hotels on water • Hotel complexes located in suburban recreational areas • Hostels and economy-class hotels • The city has modern venues to accommodate any business events: • Modern exhibition centres • Conference-hotels • Universities • Ships for boat tours of the Dnipro river • Museums

• Folk festivals at Pyrohovo and Mamay Suburb History and Ethnography Museums will show and acquaint with cultural heritage of the Ukrainians • Warmth and hospitality of Kyiv All year round: • Festivals, theatrical performances, concerts • Numerous exhibitions in art galleries • Museums with world-class exhibits on display • City tours on Segways • Теam-building events at unforgettably amazing locations • Ukrainian cuisine cooking master classes The leading exhibition companies in Kiev, providing complex and professional services: International Exhibition Centre www.mvc-expo.com.ua KyivExpoPlaza www.expoplaza.kiev.ua/eng/ “Acco International” www.acco.ua

Premier Expo is a member of the ITE Group Plc, which is the leading international exhibition business and annually organizes more than 180 exhibitions in 11 countries around the world. Premier Expo is a subsidiary of the ITE Group Plc (UK), the leading international business event organiser with over 200 trade exhibitions and conferences each year in 14 countries. Premier Expo offers organization of business events in Kiev at the highest level. www.pe.com.ua

Kyiv also offers plenty of opportunities to relax and recreate during the time that is free from business events. The city has all it takes to arrange either summer or winter recreation. In summer: • Boat tours of the Dnipro river (incl. several-day trips to Kaniv and Odessa) • Active leisure on the water (waterskiing, wake boarding, yachting, windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking, fishing) • Horse riding schools in suburban clubs • Golf centres in Obolon District and the suburban area • Rolledrom • Beaches • Delicious cuisine in cosy restaurants In winter time: • Mountain skiing at Protasiv Yar (Kyiv) and in Vyshgorod • Skating rinks in suburbs • Aqua parks

Please forward your enquires regarding organization of business-events in Kyiv to the independent advisors of Municipal Enterprise “Kyiv City Tourist Information Center”: convention@visitkyiv.com.ua www.visitkyiv.com.ua

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The first higher educational institution in Ukraine was the Ostrog Collegium founded in 1576 by Prince Kostyantyn of Ostrog. Kyiv Mohyla Academy is the second eldest one (founded in 1623). At that time they were the only higher schools in the Eastern Slavic world. Khreshchatyk of Kyiv is the shortest (just 1,225 m) yet one of the widest and most picturesque main streets. Arsenalna Station is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deepest underground station: it sits 105 m deep. The TV tower is the highest manmade point in Kyiv. It is 381 m high (flagpole included) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 60 m higher than the Tower of Eiffel.

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Life is bright!

Lots of festivals, concerts, fairs, and other interesting events that are held annually in Kyiv are bound to satisfy even the most demanding connoisseurs of the world of entertainment.

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«The Kyiv Spring» Festival Tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

Kyiv festivals represent a colorful and interesting page in the current life of the city. The city annually holds a great number of festivals featuring participants from abroad, Ukrainian and international music, cinema and theatre stars. International music festivals in Kyiv offer a wide variety of music art events from classic music (International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz, Kyiv Spring Festival) to chamber and choir music (Kyiv Music Fest, Festival of Organ Music), modern music (Season’s Music First Nights and Kyiv Summer Music Evenings festivals), ethnic music (The Country of Dreams Festival) to dance and electronic music (Global Gathering) and classic and modern dance events (World Ballet Stars Festival).

Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with a folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s GoldenDomed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Kyivan Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St. Andrew’s Church, Italian architect Rastrelli’s masterpiece. A stroll along the Andriyivsky Descent, one of the oldest streets in Eastern Europe, also known as the “Montmartre of Kyiv”. A boat trip on the Dnipro river. Participation in festival events per separate programme.

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Twin accomodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; guided tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«Goal!» (for 11+ groups to match the number of players in team)

The program of the tour doesn’t just allow to visit a country hosting Euro 2012 Tournament, it also gives an opportunity to become an immediate participant of the soccer show! Gather a team of your own and test your soccer skills on one of Europe’s best stadiums in a challenge against the team of Ukrainian stars of show business! Interesting acquaintances, sparkling game experience and overwhelming emotions guaranteed!

Day 1 Meeting at the airport. Checking in. An overall bus tour. Lunch at a restaurant. Return to the hotel. Free time. Day 2 Transfer to the soccer field for pre-match training. Lunch at a restaurant. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Day 3 Transfer to the soccer field for the game. Soccer match against the team of Ukrainian show business lead stars. Staged performance by one of the artists can be arranged at will. Checking out from the hotel.

Accommodation in 4th category hotel, DBL; breakfasts, lunches; transport services along the whole itinerary; medical insurance policies; sightseeing tours per the itinerary. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

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Country U phones: +38 (044) 501-59-94, 223-42-97 e-mail: info@countryu.com.ua web-site: www.countryu.com.ua

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«Dedicated Soccer Fan tour» for German supporters

(for the group from 10 PAX) Day 2 10.06.2012 (Su) - 01:28 - departure for Kyiv by overnight train No 99. This tour will be a memorable experience for every German football fan who will enjoy watching all football matches in group “B” in Lviv and Kharkiv. Kyiv, with its more than 1,500 years of history, can provide lots of entertainment opportunities even for football fans. A thrilling nightlife awaits those with enough energy left after football matches and cultural visits. You can dine at typical restaurants to sample some of Ukrainian delicacies.

07:47 – arrival in Kyiv, meet & greet, escorted transfer to the restaurant for breakfast . AM: a panoramic city tour of Kyiv incl. a visit of St. Sophia Cathedral (World Heritage List). St. Sophia is the highlight of many visitors’ stay in Kyiv.This majestic 13-domed church was named after the famous St. Sophia Cathedral located in Constantinople. Lunch break, check in the hotel. In the afternoon: free time. Dinner at the hotel or in the downtown.

Day 1 09.06.2012 (Sa) - arrival in Lviv; an overall sightseeing tour of Lviv (Lvov in Russian, in German «Lemberg»). Lviv is a regional city of Ukraine, the heart and soul of Western Ukraine, with a population of over 1 million. It is the most important political and cultural center of the western region of Ukraine. The unique architectural and landscape ensemble of Lviv fascinates with the beauty of its heritage sites that connect with the great past of the city. The central part of the city is a historical-architectural reserve included into «World Heritage list» of UNESCO. 18:00 - dinner downtown. 19:00 - departure to the Stadium to attend the football match between Germany and Portugal 21:45-24:00.

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Day 3 11.06.2012 (Mo) - AM: a visit to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery incl. the Museum of the Historical Treasures of Ukraine and Caves. This functioning monastery contains numerous churches, towers, a printshop, miles-long maze of underground caves containing numerous churches, ancient crypts, ecclesiastical objects, and some of Kyiv most rich museums. A site of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians throughout Europe, for centuries it was Orthodox Christianity’s «Rome». Monks worshipped and lived in the caves, which can still be visited. Even today, their bodies remain almost perfectly preserved. AM: a tour to the Museum of FC Dinamo, Stadium Facilities and Fan Club Center, as well as monuments to Lobanovskiy and Match of Death. Feel yourself part of the club and know about the history of the best team in Ukraine. In the afternoon: free time. Dinner at the hotel or in the downtown. 19:00-departure for the Olympic Stadium to attend the football match between Sweden and Ukraine 21:45-24:00 (if required).

Olymp Travel LTD phones: +38 (044) 253-71-08; 253-86-15 e-mail: laszlo@olymp-travel.kiev.ua web-site: www.olymp-travel.kiev.ua

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Day 4 12.06.2012 (Tu) - a whole-day tour to Chernihiv. During the tour “Architectural and Religious Chernihiv”, the visitors will be impressed with architectural models of XI-XII cc. Of Ukraine’s 25 architectural landmarks from 11th to 12th centuries, 5 are in Chernihiv, making it well worth a day trip. For its concentration of ancient churches and holy spots, Chernihiv joins UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and has been called the «open air museum». Lunch in Chernihiv. Our whole day trip to Chernihiv can be combined with a Ukrainian Village countryside tour. The local priest will tell you the history of the Orthodox community of the village and intend the service at the church which has preserved its original image. A quiet village street will take the guests to a cozy house where they will be given a warm welcome and Ukrainian national cuisine with folk show. Feel yourself Ukrainian! Day 5 13.06.2012 (We) - early morning check-out from the hotel, pick-up of the packed breakfast, departure to the railway station. 06:33 - departure for Kharkiv by day-train No 164. 12:28 - arrival in Kharkiv, meet & greet. Lunch in the downtown. PM: a panoramic city tour of Kharkiv. Due to advantageous position of the city, Kharkiv is key to Eastern Ukraine, the link that connects the North and the South, the center of active international business and cooperation. The truth is that Kharkiv is not much of a tourist city and therefore can not compete with such leaders of world tourism as Venice, Rome or Saint Petersburg (although in some sense Kharkiv in Ukraine is like Saint Petersburg in Russia). 19:00 - departure to Stadium to attend the football match between Germany and Holland 21:45-24:00.

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Day 6 14.06.2012 (Th) - 00:30-02:00 - dinner in the downtown, packed breakfast. 03:40 - departure for Simferopol by overnight train No 67. 13:06 - arrival in Simferopol, transfer to a downtown restaurant for lunch. Escorted transfer to Bakhchisarai (28 km). Tour of the Tatar Khan Palace. Transfer to Yalta (115). Check in the hotel. Day 7 15.06.2012 (Fr) - the first part of the day (8.30 departure) will include a guided tour of the magnificent Vorontsov Palace, which lies immersed in the lush verdure of a splendid park, with the crags of Mount Ay-Petri towering over it. The Palace presents original modification of Tudor style with elements of oriental architecture. Wine tasting in Alupka. Lunch at «Helena» restaurant opposite the «Swallow’s Nest» castle (symbol of Crimea). In the afternoon: a visit to the magnificent Imperial Livadia Palace, constructed in 1910-11 for Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family and located in the very heart of the majestic park on the former Romanovs’ main estate in Crimea. This beautiful white Renaissance palace was the swan song for Nicholas II and his spouse Alexandra. In 1945 it was the residence of American President F. D. Roosevelt and the venue of all 8 plenary meetings of the Yalta Conference. Dinner on your own.

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Day 8 16.06.2012 (Sa) - early morning breakfast & check-out from the hotel. Departure for Sevastopol, the home of many historic monuments. Visit to the world-famed Panorama painting «Defense of Sevastopol (1854-55)», continuation towards Chersonesus to experience a town founded by Greeks in 5th c. B. C. and where the Great Prince Volodymyr of Kyivan Rus was baptized in 988. Lunch at «Kavkaz» restaurant. Packed dinner. Transfer to Simferopol (71 km). Afternoon departure for Lviv by train No 86. Day 9 17.06.2012 (Su) - afternoon arrival in Lviv. Transfer to the city center for lunch. In the afternoon: free time (shopping, dining). 19:00 - departure to the Stadium to attend the football match between Germany and Denmark 21:45-24:00. After the match: outbound departure. End of the services.

Prices are per person and are based on double occupancy with notice of single supplement, NET, Eur, LAND (HB, accommodation and meals, s/s program, local GS guide services, all entrance fees as above mentioned)+ train Lviv-Kyiv, Kyiv-Kharkiv, Kharkiv-Simferopol, Simferopol-Lviv 2nd class (four berth compartment), 1 free at single. The prices do not include match tickets.

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«Dedicated Soccer Fan tour» for Swedish supporters

(for the group from 10 PAX)

This tour will be a memorable experience for every Swedish football fan who will enjoy watching all football matches in group “D” and visiting the most attractive Ukrainian tourist destinations: Kyiv (to walk through 1,500 years of history in the birthplace of Russian and Ukrainian Orthodoxy), Poltava (the equivalent of Waterloo for the Swedish Army and Ukrainian Cossacks, but in this case let’s believe that Sweden and Ukraine will win in group “D”), Odesa (for exploring this enchanting maritime city with cosmopolitan character), and the Crimea (to enjoy an amazing panoramic view of the Black sea and the coastline, to visit Bakhchisarai, Ukraine’s Asian capital). Ukraine can provide lots of entertainment opportunities even for football fans. A thrilling nightlife awaits those who are tired of football matches and cultural visits, but are still looking for something to do. You can dine at typical restaurants to sample some of Ukrainian delicacies. Day 1 11.06.2012 (Mo) - arrival in Kyiv, meet & greet, escorted transfer to the hotel, check in the hotel. 18:00-19:00 - dinner at the hotel or in the downtown. 19:00 - departure to the Olympic Stadium. 21:45-24:00 - attending the football match between Sweden and Ukraine. Day 2 12.06.2012 (Tu) - breakfast at the hotel. 09:00-12:30 - a panoramic city tour of Kyiv incl. a visit of St. Sophia Сathedral (World Heritage List). St. Sophia is the highlight of many visitors’ stay in Kyiv. This majestic 13-domed church was named after the famous St. Sophia Cathedral located in Constantinople. The guide will tell you the love story between King Harald III Sigurdsson of Norway and Princess Elizabeth of

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Kyiv, the daughter of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and the Swedish Princess Ingigerde (Irene, her frescoes portrait will be saw in st. Sophia Cathedral). Elizabeth (Ellisif ) married Harald and became queen of Norway in 1034. The royal couple founded Oslo. 12:30-14:00 - lunch break. 14:00-17:00 - visit to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery incl. the Museum of the Historical Treasures of Ukraine and Caves incl. the Viking cave. The Vikings-Varangians’ role in the early history of Kyivan-Rus-Ukraine was rather significant. The Varangian-Vikings and Slavic warriors took their military oaths separately because the Vikings were already Christians and the Slavic warriors were still pagan. This functioning monastery contains numerous churches, towers, a printing works, miles of maze like under ground tunnels containing numerous churches, ancient crypts, ecclesiastical objects, and some of Kyiv most rich museums. A site of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians throughout Europe, for centuries it was Orthodox Christianity’s «Rome». Monks worshipped and lived in the caves, which can still be visited. Even today, their bodies remain almost perfectly preserved. 19:00-dinner at the hotel. Day 3 13.06.2012 (We) - breakfast at the hotel. 10:00-11:30 - a tour to the Museum of FC Dinamo, Stadium Facilities and Fan Club Center, as well as to the monuments to Lobanovskiy and the Match of Death. Feel yourself part of the club and know about the history of the best team in Ukraine. PM: free time. 19:00 - dinner at the hotel.

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Day 4 14.06.2012 (Th) - breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel. 08:00 - departure by private bus to Poltava (350 km). Stop at the small town of Reshetylivka (25 km west of Poltava), chosen in November 1781 as the winter camp for 1,000 Swedish emigrants from Dagö on their way to Gammalsvenskby. Our guide will tell you the true story of the Swedish settlement, the history of which must not be forgotten! 13:00 is the estimated time of arrival in Poltava that today is a fairly large town with 300,000 inhabitants. Memories of the battle of 1709 are still present and several monuments stand on the former battlefield. Visit to the Poltava battlefield and museum, city tour of Poltava (monuments of the Northern War, museum, sites of the old fortification systems). Visit to the Exaltation of the Cross monastery - former residence of Carl XII during the battle 1709. Check in the hotel «Gallery»****. 19:00 - Dinner at a local restaurant (old Ukrainian style food «a la Mazepa» - Cossack hetman Ivan Mazepa was the closest ally and friend of Swedish king Karl XII). Day 5 15.06.2012 (Fr) - breakfast, check-out and departure from Poltava. 15:00 estimated time of arrival in Kiev. Lunch in the downtown. 16:30 - departure to the Olympic Stadium. 19:00-21:30 - attending the football match between Sweden and England. 21:30 - departure to the railway station for overnight train No 9 to Odessa (DEP at 23:14).

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Day 6 16.06.2012 (Sa) - 08:50 - arrival in Odessa. 09:30-10:30 - breakfast downtown. 10:30-13:30 - a panoramic city tour of Odessa (the «Pearl» of the Black Sea). The tour begins with the Seaside Boulevard. Its main sights are: Potemkin Stairway, the A. Richelieu monument, the Pushkin monument; the Opera and Ballet Theatre (considered to be one of the finest in the world). The guests will also see the Odessa University, then go to the heart of the city, the Deribassovskaya Street. They will admire the old trees of Pushkinskaya Street and driving along the old section of the city they will pass: the Pushkin Apartment- Museum, the Museum of Western and Oriental Arts, Old Stock Exchange, New Stock Exchange, the Philharmonic Society). The city has vibrancy all of its own due to its cosmopolitan history. Sincere tolerance has always been the spirit among all the ethnic groups inhabiting Odessa. Lunch break time in the downtown. 15:00-17:30 - free time or visit to the catacombs in the village of Nerubayske. 18:00-18:45 - dinner. 19:29 - departure for Simferopol by overnight train No 310. Day 7 17.06.2012 (Su) - 07:20 arrival in Simferopol. 08:00-09:00 - breakfast at Moskva hotel restaurant. Drive to Bakhchisarai (28 km). 1 0:00-11:30 - tour of the Tatar Khan Palace. 11:30-12:30 - transfer to Sevastopol (43 km). Tour of Sevastopol, the home to many historic monuments. Visit of the world-famed Panorama painting «Defense of Sevastopol (1854-55)». After the lunch at restaurant «Kavkaz» («Caucasus») the tour will continue towards Chersonesus to experience a town founded by Greeks in 5th c. B. C. and where the Great Prince Volodymyr of Kyivan Rus was baptized in 988. About 20:00 - return to Yalta. Dinner on your own.

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Day 8 18.06.2012 (Mo) - the beginning of this day (8:30 departure) will involve a guided tour of a magnificent Vorontsov Palace that lies immersed in the lush verdure of a splendid park with the crags of Mount Ai-Petri towering over the Palace. The Palace presents original modification of Tudor style with elements of oriental architecture. Wine tasting in Alupka. Lunch at «Helena» restaurant opposite the «Swallow’s Nest» castle (symbol of Crimea). PM: a visit to the magnificent Imperial Livadia Palace, constructed in 1910-11 for Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family and located in the very heart of the majestic park on the former Romanovs’ main estate in Crimea. This beautiful white Renaissance palace was the swan song for Nicholas II and his spouse Alexandra. In 1945 it was the residence of American President F. D. Roosevelt and the venue of all 8 plenary meetings of the Yalta Conference. Dinner on your own. Day 9 19.06.2012 (Tu) - breakfast at the hotel, check-out from the hotel. 08:00 - departure to the Simferopol APT (90 km). 11:25 - departure for Kyiv by flight VV4024. 13:25 - arrival in Kyiv, transfer to the city center. Lunch. In the afternoon: free time, possibility to shop and dine on the Andriyivskyi Descent. 19:00 - departure to the Olympic Stadium. 21:45-24:00 - attending the football match between Sweden and France. Transfer to Boryspil APT for homebound flight. End of the services.

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Prices are per person and are based on double occupancy with notice of single supplement, NET, Eur, LAND (HB, accommodation and meals, s/s program, local GSguide services, all entrance fees as above mentioned)+ train Kyiv-Odessa, Odessa - Simferopol 2nd class (four berth compartment), air Simferopol-Kyiv, 1 free at single. Hotels used on the itinerary: Kyiv**, Gallery****, Yalta***. The prices do not include match tickets.

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«Dedicated Soccer Fan tour» for supporters from France (for the group from 10 PAX)

This tour will be a memorable experience for every football fan from France who will enjoy watching all football matches in group “D” in Donetsk and Kyiv, additionally visiting Crimea.

Day 1 11.06.2011 (Mo) - arrival in Donetsk by regular flights (from Warsaw, Vienna, Kyiv or Prague) or by charter flight. Meet & greet at APT. City tour of Donetsk that is situated in south-eastern Ukraine. With a population of roughly 970,000 inhabitants, it is Ukraine’s fourth largest city and one of the country’s major industrial, scientific and cultural centers. Despite the reputation of many industrial cities (particularly those with iron and steel industry), it is surprising to learn that Donetsk is a relatively green and unpolluted city. In fact, it is considered one of Ukraine’s most beautiful cities with one of the highest standards of living in the country. 17:00 - departure to Stadium «Donbas-Arena» to attend the football match between England and France 19:00-21:00. 21:00-22:00 - dinner downtown, packed breakfast. 23:37 - departure for Simferopol by overnight train No 67. Day 2 12.06.2012 (Tu) - 12:10 - arrival in Simferopol, transfer to downtown restaurant for lunch. Escorted transfer to Bakhchisarai (28 km). Tour of the Tatar Khan Palace. Transfer to Yalta (115). Check in the hotel. Dinner on your own.

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Day 3 13.06.2012 (We) - the day will begin with a guided tour of a magnificent Vorontsov Palace, which lies immersed in the lush verdure of a splendid park with the crags of Mount Ai-Petri towering over the Palace. The Palace presents an original modification of Tudor style with elements of oriental architecture. Wine tasting in Alupka. Lunch at «Helena» restaurant opposite the «Swallow’s Nest» castle (symbol of Crimea). In the afternoon, a visit to the magnificent Imperial Livadia Palace, constructed in 1910-11 for Russian Emperor Nicholas II and his family. This beautiful white Renaissance palace was the swan song for Nicholas II and his spouse Alexandra. In 1945 it was the residence of American President F. D. Roosevelt and the venue of all 8 plenary meetings of the Yalta Conference. Dinner on your own. Day 4 14.06.2012 (Th) - check-out from the hotel. Departure for Sevastopol, home of many historical monuments. The city tour includes visits to the Panoramic Painting «Defense of Sevastopol, 1854-1855», (round-shaped building housing one of the best panoramic paintings in the world, illustrating one of the battles of the Crimean War). Continuation towards Chersonesus to experience a town founded by Greeks in 5th c. B. C., where the Great Prince Volodymyr of Kyivan Rus was baptized in 988. 18:30-19:30 - dinner at «Kavkaz» restaurant, packed breakfast. Transfer to Sevastopol railway station. 18:00 - departure for Donetsk by train No 48.

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Day 5 15.06.2012 (Fr) - 06:06 - arrival in Donetsk, transfer to restaurant for breakfast. Whole-day trip to Sviatohirsk Assumption Monastery located on the slopes of the Siverskyi Donetsk river, the history of which goes back to the early XVII century. This monastery had undoubtedly become the first stronghold of the Christian Orthodoxy far away in the steppe, close to the heart of the Crimean Khanate. Lunch at «Stary Zamok» restaurant . 19:00 - departure to the Donbas-Arena Stadium to attend the football match between France-Ukraine (21:45-24:00). Day 6 16.06.2012 (Sa) - 05:00 - departure to the APT. Packed breakfast. 07:20 - departure for Kyiv by flight PS 48. 08:30 - arrival in Kyiv. Escorted transfer to the hotel combined with the panoramic city tour of Kyiv including a visit of St. Sophia cathedral (World Heritage List). St. Sophia is the highlight of many visitors’ stay in Kyiv. This majestic 13-domed church was named after the famous St. Sophia Cathedral located in Constantinople. Lunch break, check in the hotel. In the afternoon: free time. Dinner at the hotel or in the downtown . Day 7 17.06.2012 (Su) - a whole-day tour to Chernihiv (or optional trip to Lviv for the match between Denmark and Germany). During the Architectural and Religious Chernihiv tour, the visitors will be impressed with architectural models of XI-XII cc. Of Ukraine’s 25 architectural landmarks from 11th to 12th centuries, five can be found in Chernihiv making it well worth a day trip. For its concentration of ancient churches and holy spots, Chernihiv joins UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and has been called the «open air museum». Lunch in Chernihiv. Our wholeday trip to Chernihiv can be combined with a Ukrainian Village countryside tour. The local priest will tell you the history of the Orthodox community of the village and intend the service at the church which has preserved its original image. A quiet village street will take guests to a cozy house where they will be given a warm welcome and Ukrainian national cuisine with folk show. Feel like a Ukrainian!

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Day 8 18.06.2012 (Mo) - A visit to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery incl. the Museum of the Historical Treasures of Ukraine and Caves. A site of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians throughout Europe, for centuries it was Orthodox Christianity’s «Rome». Monks worshiped and lived in the caves, which can still be visited. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is much more than just an ancient monastery. For many centuries it was a truly spiritual centre of Ukraine, from the time of its foundation to the early twentieth century. It is here in the Pechersk Lavra that the earliest surviving chronicles were written telling us of the events in the earliest history of Kyiv. It is here that both ecclesiastical and secular books were published and printed at the time when nowhere else in Ukraine it was done at such a scale. In the afternoon: free time. Dinner at the hotel. Day 9 19.06.2012 (Tu) - Check out of the hotel. Lunch at the hotel. Free time in the first half of the days. In the afternoon: a tour of the Museum of FC Dinamo, Stadium Facilities and Fan Club Center, as well as of monuments to Lobanovskiy and the Match of Death. Feel like a part of the club and learn about the history of the best team in Ukraine. 19:00 - departure to the Olympic Stadium for the football match between France and Sweden (21:45-24:00). Day 10 20.06.2012 (We) - early morning home bound departure. End of services. Prices are per person and based on double occupancy with notice of single supplement, NET, Eur, LAND (HB, accommodation and meals, s/s program, local GSguide services, all entrance fees as above mentioned) + train Donetsk- Simferopol, Sevastopol-Donetsk 2nd class (four berth compartment), air Donetsk-Kyiv, 1 free at single. Hotels used on the itinerary: Yalta***, Kyiv**. The prices do not include match tickets.

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«Dedicated Soccer Fan tour» for supporters from England (for the group from 10 PAX)

Europe. The Khan Palace is undoubtedly a historical site of a universal value. This has been recognized by the recently run procedure of inclusion the Palace into the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Transfer to Yalta (115). Check in the hotel. Dinner on your own.

This tour will be a memorable experience for every football fan from England who will enjoy watching all football matches in group “D” in Donetsk and Kyiv, additionally visiting Crimea. Day 1 11.06.2011 (Mo) - arrival in Donetsk by regular flights (from Warsaw, Vienna, Kyiv or Prague) or by charter flight. Meet & greet at APT. City tour of Donetsk that is situated in south-eastern Ukraine. With a population of roughly 970,000 inhabitants, it is Ukraine’s fourth largest city and one of the country’s major industrial, scientific and cultural centers. Despite the reputation of many industrial cities (particularly those with an iron and steel industry), it is surprising to learn that Donetsk is a relatively green and unpolluted city. In fact, it is considered one of Ukraine’s most beautiful cities with one of the highest standards of living in the country. 17:00 - departure to Stadium «Donbas-Arena» for attending football match England-France 19:00-21:00. 21:00-22:00 - dinner downtown, packed breakfast. 23:37 - departure for Simferopol by overnight train No 67. Day 2 12.06.2012 (Tu) 12:10 - arrival in Simferopol, transfer to downtown restaurant for lunch. Escorted transfer to Bakhchisarai (28 km). Tour of the Tatar Khan Palace. The Palace of the Crimean Khans was founded in 1532 as the main patrimonial residence of the Giray dynasty which ruled the Crimean Khanate within 1441-1783. It is the national shrine of the Crimean Tatar people. Finally, alongside with Alhambra and Top Kapi palaces in Spain and Turkey, it’s one of the three unique palaces representing the civilizational circle of the Middle East in

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Day 3 13.06.2012 (We) - the beginning of this day will be devoted to the guided tour of a magnificent Vorontsov Palace, which lies immersed in the lush verdure of a splendid park with the crags of Mount Ai-Petri towering over the Palace. The Palace presents original modification of Tudor style with elements of oriental architecture. Constructed in 182848 as the summer residence of a rich Russian Nobleman it became Winston Churchill’s home for the conference of 1945. Wine tasting in Alupka. Lunch at «Helena» restaurant opposite the «Swallow Nest» castle (symbol of Crimea). PM: a visit to the magnificent Imperial Livadia Palace, constructed at the beginning of the 20th century for the last Russian czar Nicholas II in the Italian Renaissance style. This beautiful white Renaissance palace was the swan’s song for Nicholas II and Alexandra. It is the last constructed palace of the Romanovs’ dynasty and one of the few places where they were really happy. The palace hosted 8 plenary meetings of the famous Yalta Conference of 1945 where three heads of the allied powers of anti-Hitler coalition - W. Churchill, F. D. Roosevelt and J. Stalin met. It was Franklin Roosevelt’s residence too. Dinner on your own. Day 4 14.06.2012 (Th) - Check out of the hotel. Departure to Sevastopol, a treasure house of historical monuments. A city tour includes visits to the Panoramic Painting «Defense of Sevastopol, 1854-1855», (round-shaped building housing one of the best panoramic paintings in the world, illustrating one of the battles of the Crimean War). Continuation towards Chersonesus to experience a town founded by Greeks in 5th c. B. C., where the Great Prince Volodymyr of Kyivan Rus was baptized in 988. 18:30-19:30 - dinner at «Kavkaz» restaurant, packed breakfast. Transfer to Sevastopol railway station. 20:30 - departure for Kyiv by train No 28.

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Day 5 15.06.2012 (Fr) - 10:55 - arrival in Kiev, meet & greet. AM: a panoramic city tour of Kyiv incl. visit of the St. Sophia Сathedral (World Heritage List). St. Sophia is the highlight of many visitors’ stay in Kyiv. This majestic 13-domed church was named after the famous St. Sophia Cathedral located in Constantinople. Lunch break, check in the hotel. PM: free for personal discoveries. 17:00 - departure to Olympic Stadium for attending football match England-Sweden 19:00-21:00. Dinner at hotel or downtown. Day 6 16.06.2012 (Sa) - AM: visit to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery incl. the Museum of the Historical Treasures of Ukraine and Caves. A site of pilgrimage for Orthodox Christians throughout Europe, for centuries it was Orthodox Christianity’s «Rome». Monks worshiped and lived in the caves, which can still be visited. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is much more than just an ancient monastery. For many centuries it was a truly spiritual centre of Ukraine, from the time of its foundation to the early twentieth century. It is here in the Pechersk Lavra that the earliest surviving chronicles were written telling us of the events in the earliest history of Kyiv. It is here that both ecclesiastical and secular books were published and printed at the time when nowhere else in Ukraine it was done at such a scale. PM: tour to the Museum of FC Dinamo, Stadium Facilities and Fan Club Center, as well as monuments to Lobanovskiy and Match of Death. Feel like a part of the club and learn about the history of the best team in Ukraine. Dinner at hotel or downtown. Day 7 17.06.2012 (Su) - whole day free (or optional trip to Lviv for match Denmark-Germany) Day 8 18.06.2012 (Mo) – whole-day tour to Chernihiv (150 km). During the tour «Architectural and Religious Chernihiv» the visitors will be impressed by architectural models of XI-XII cc. Of Ukraine’s 25 architectural landmarks from 11th to 12th centuries, 5 are in Chernihiv, making it well worth a day trip. For its concentration of ancient churches and holy spots, Chernihiv joins UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites and has been

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called the «open air museum». Lunch in Chernihiv. Our whole day trip to Chernihiv can be combined with «Ukrainian village» countryside tour. The local priest will tell you the history of the Orthodox community of the village and intend the service at the church which has preserved its original image. A quite village street takes guests to a cozy house where they will be given a warm welcome and Ukrainian national cuisine with folk show. Feel like a Ukrainian! 19:25 - departure for Donetsk by train No 38. Day 9 19.06.2012 (Tu) - 07:10 - arrival in Donetsk, transfer to restaurant for breakfast. Whole day trip to Sviatohirsk Assumption Monastery, located on the slopes of the Siverskyi Donets river, the history of which goes back to the early XVII century. This monastery had undoubtedly become the first stronghold of the Christian Orthodoxy far away in the steppe, close to the heart of the Crimean Khanate. Lunch at «Stary Zamok» restaurant. 19:30 - return to Donetsk anddeparture to the Olympic Stadium for attending football match England-Ukraine 21:45-24:00. Day 10 20.06.2012 (We) - early morning departure. End of services.

Prices are per person and are based on double occupancy with notice of single supplement, NET, Eur, LAND (HB, accommodation and meals, s/s program, local ESguide services, all entrance fees as above mentioned)+ train Donetsk-Simferopol, Sevastopol-Kyiv, Kyiv-Donetsk 2nd class (four berth compartment), 1 free at single. Hotels used on the itinerary: Yalta***, Kyiv**. The prices do not include match tickets.

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«Landscape and Historic Parks of Ukraine» (for a group of ten minimum)

Ukraine is extremely rich in wonderful parks and gardens that make truly national historical, cultural, scientific, and aesthetic heritage of our people. Kyiv is listed among the greenest cities in the world, perfectly suited for outdoor recreation; in 19th and 20th centuries Kyiv was called «the Garden City». As Rockwell Kent, a distinguished American artist, said once, «I’ve seen many city parks but this is the only time I saw a city in the park - it’s Kyiv». Famous Kyiv chestnut trees that spring to lush blossom in May, sometimes even twice a year, have become the symbol of the city. The park belt of Kyiv makes one of the most popular sightseeing routes and is beautifully suited for recreation and contemplation when the Eternity itself comes out of the green to share with you secrets of serenity and freedom. Day 1 Arrival to Kyiv. Check into the hotel. An overall sigthseeing tour of the city with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the main Christian sacred places in Eastern Europe. Day 2 A whole-day trip to Uman, to Sofiyivka Dendrological Park, one of the most exquisite creations of the world gardening art laid out by rich Polish magnate Count Pototsky for his wife Sofia. The park resembles a piece of Ancient Hellas which fact is no wonder in itself since Sofia was of Greek origin.

Day 3 A tour of Kachanivka, one of the biggest landscape gardens in Ukraine and whole Europe. The site is unique not because of its area but because it has accumulated some of the best in the international gardening art and Ukrainian nature. The Palace and Park Complex in Kachanivka is listed in the National Register of Cultural Heritage. Day 4 A walking tour of Kyiv Parks on the banks of Dnipro. A leisurely walk in one of Kyiv’s parks is, without a doubt, one of the best types of recreation in Kyiv. Enjoy the nature, indulge in the serenity and quiet, breathe the clear air, and all this in the very heart of the capital! The route includes: Mariyinskyi Park, a panorama of Dnipro banks, the City Garden, the Dinamo Stadium and Le Chateau de Fleur, Khreshchatyi Park, St. Volodymyr’s Hill. Mariyinskyi Park was laid out in a landscape, the so-called English, style. The park is famous for the Mariyinskyi Palace located in its midst. The Mariyinskyi Palace was erected long ago by the Empress Yelizaveta charmed with serenity and perennial beauty of the site. The tour ends at the opposite hill, the St. Volodymyr’s Hill from where the guests will discover for themselves another viewpoint of Kyiv and get a chance to think over how it could be that the very downtown of a megapolis like Kyiv can coexist with hills covered in woods. The end of the stay in Kyiv; transfer to the airport.

Hotel accomodation as per the rating; transfers with touring guide. Sightseeing and touring services as per the itinerary. Entry tickets, breakfasts and dinners every day. The group leader or tour coordinator will be serviced free of charge. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

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«The Uman Marvel and Parks of Kyiv»

The Sofiyivskyi Park in Uman is justly regarded as the most exceptional one in Ukraine. Count Stanislav Pototskyi laid out this park in 1796 and gave it the name of Sofiyivka in honour of his spouse Sophia. It was conceived by the creators as a vivid illustration to Homer’s «Iliad» with each composition or molding hiding a certain intention, reflecting idea of a myth or event. This is, without any exaggeration, one of the best man-made creations that fully matches many popular ancient parks of Europe.

Day 1 Meeting the group at the railway station. A bus sightseeing tour during which the guests will visit the most prominent sites of Kyiv: the Starokyivska mountain, the St. Sophia Square, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the European Square, the Independence Square, the Poshtova Square, embankments of the Dnipro river, the Askold’s Grave, and the monument to the founders of Kyiv. A walking tour of the Ancient Capital of Kyiv Rus with guided tours of St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Cathedral and St. Andrew’s Church, the landmarks that cannot be overlooked.

Day 2 An out of city guided tour to the Land of Uman Marvel. During the tour of the park, the guests will become acquainted with its history and life story of the Pototskiy family, the collection of greenery, park sculptures and mysterious corners. Day 3 A bus tour of Kyiv’s most attractive and exquisite parks and gardens, among them: the Mariyinskyi Park, the Ascold’s Grave and Dnipro’s Steeps Parks.

Hotel accommodation; breakfasts; guided tours; transport services.

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Danapris phones: +38 (044) 289-74-19, 494-13-77 fax: 284-33-37, 494-13-78 e-mail: danapris@svitonline.com web-site: www.danapris.com

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«A Tour to Chernobyl»

This tour will give you a unique opportunity to learn even more about the most devastating man-made catastrophe of the 20th century, to hear and see blood-chilling accounts, to recreate the horrible event in your imagination and to comprehend the scope of losses sustained by the people of Ukraine and beyond. The tour has not been conceived to submerge one in sorrow; it is just about the need for us to remember this and to pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives for our future.

Day 1 Meeting at the airport. Checking into the hotel. Free time. Day 2 Transfer from Kyiv to the Chernobyl NPP area which, according to Forbes, is the most unique place in the world with remains of «red» forest, lush greenery and asters two metres-high. Lunch is included in the tour time. Return to Kyiv. Free time. Day 3 Transfer to the airport. Medical insurance policy; accomodation in a 3-star hotel (BB); transfers from airport to hotel and back; a tour of Chernobyl; breakfasts and the lunch during the tour.

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Sputnik Kiev phone: +38 (044) 537-23-47 e-mail: olia@sputnik.kiev.ua web-site: www.sputnik.kiev.ua www.travel-to-ukraine.info

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«The Battle of Kyiv» Military tour

(20+1 groups minimum)

«Kyiv was bombed, and we were told of the war that suddenly broke...». For the Soviet people that song stood as a symbol of the beginning of WWII. In July-September, 1941 an immense battle for Kyiv between the Red Army and Wehrmacht began; the battle was a part of the bigger offensive Plan Barbarossa. Heroic defence of the city on the banks of Dnipro lasted for more than two months. That fight for the ancient Slavic city made it into the roster of WWII’s biggest defense campaigns. Having had lost hundreds of thousands in killed and captured, the Soviet troops had to leave Kyiv. After a devastating defeat under Stalingrad and the Kursk Salient, the Nazi command made Kyiv its key stronghold on the Dnipro river turning it into the so-called impregnable «Eastern Wall». Nevertheless, after heavy all-out battles of Bukrin and Liutezh beachheads, troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front did cross Dnipro, overwhelmed enemy’s defences and liberated Kyiv in November, 1943. Day 1 Arrival. Welcoming dinner with a folk music show in a traditional Ukrainian restaurant. Day 2 Sightseeing tour with a visit to St. Sophia Cathedral, one of the most renowned fresco and mosaic art monuments included into the UNESCO World Heritage List. An overview of the Golden Gates, the main entrance to the medieval city of Kyiv; St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery; monuments to Princess Olha and Prince Volodymyr, the Baptizer of Kyivan Rus; the remains of Desiatynna Church (the Church of the Tithes), the first stone church in Rus; St. Andrew’s Church, Italian architect Rasterlli’s masterpiece.

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In the afternoon: a tour of the Park of Glory, the National Museum of History of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1944 Memorial Complex, where the participants will be able to tread «the Road of War» and see the exhibition of weapons and armaments. A visit to Babyn Yar, the site of mass exterminations during the WWII. Day 3 A one-day trip to one of the beachheads where the battle of Kyiv unfolded. The Bukryn Beachhead is located in the southern sector of the Kyiv Region in the village of Balyko-Shchuchinka. The village is the home of the Bukryn Beachhead National Museum Memorial built to commemorate the feat of Soviet soldiers at Dnipro crossing during the WWII when some 250 thousand soldiers perished. The Liutezh Beachhead located in the northern part of the Kyiv Region nearby Novy Petrivtsi settlement proudly hosts the Battle of Kyiv of 1943 National Memorial Reserve to commemorate the place from which troops of the 1st Ukrainian Front smashed enemy defences in November 1943 and liberated the capital of Ukraine. The Reserve annually holds the Great Victory military and historic reenactments and Give Us Kyiv! International Festival. Day 4 Departure. Twin accomodation in a 3-star hotel; buffet breakfast; guided tour; entrance tickets to St. Sophia Cathedral; free accomodation for a tour leader; guided transfer to/from the hotel. * The tour operator reserves for himself the right to change the tour price in the event of substantial change of market situation, e.g, due to the holding of EURO 2012 events in the city, changes of current legislation or currency exchange rates.

Ukraine-Rus’ International Agency phone/fax: +38 (044) 483-05-12, 483-23-74 e-mail: agency@ukr-rus.kiev.ua, ukrainrus@gmail.com web-site: www.ukraine-rus.kiev.ua

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«At the Grave of Great Kobzar»

Our city has long served as a source of inspiration for writers and poets. The tour will open before you one of the pages of the rich literary history of Kyiv. Taras Shevchenko is the eminent representative of Ukrainian literature, artist and the founder of modern Ukrainian language, who has blessed us with his precious creative heritage...

Day 1 Meeting the group at the railway central. An overall sightseeing bus tour to acquaint the guests with the most distinctive places in Kyiv: the Starokyivska mountain, the St. Sophia Square, St. Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the European Square, the Independence Square, the Poshtova Square, the Dnipro embankment, Grave of Ascold, and the monument to the founders of Kyiv. Day 2 Out of city tour to visit Kaniv, the place where Shevchenko, Ukraine’s Greatest Kobzar, was buried. Guests will pay a visit to the Taras Shevchenko Burial Memorial and discover the rich history of the man, who dedicated his whole life to Ukraine and the Ukrainians.

Day 3 A bus tour “Shevchenko in Kyiv”, during which the tourists will be able to create a complete image of the great son of the Ukrainian nation, using facts from his life history and creative work. Day 4 A guided tour to the Museum of Shevchenko during which the guests will see exhibits of Ukraine’s biggest Taras Shevchenko museum. Throughout years of its existence, the museum has grown into one of the prominent centres of national culture.

Hotel accommodation; breakfasts; guided tours; transport services.

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Danapris phones: +38 (044) 289-74-19, 494-13-77 fax: 284-33-37, 494-13-78 e-mail: danapris@svitonline.com web-site: www.danapris.com

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«Delicious Ukraine»

Hospitality of the Ukrainians, their brightly colourful traditions and highly palatable cuisine are well-known widely beyond its borders. Still, it is better to witness it with one’s own two eyes and taste it for yourself at least once than to hear or read dozens of accounts by others. We would like to welcome you to Ukrainian breweries, and invite you to personally learn how to cook chef d’oeuvres of Ukrainian cuisine: borshch, varenyky (dumplings with filling), kruchenyky (rolls with filling), hrechanyky (buckwheat pankakes), deruny (potato pankakes).

Day 1 Meeting at the airport. Checking into the hotel. Three-hour general sightseeing bus tour of the capital. Lunch at a restaurant with testing of dishes of traditional national cuisine. A tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra national reserve that is one of the most prominent spiritual Orthodox sites of Ukraine (a tour of the Near Caves included). Return to the hotel. Free time.

Day 2 A bus tour to the village of Trypillya. A visit to the «Ancient Aratta-Ukraine» Private Museum (guided tour of the museum, 30 min. movie, and a story about the Trypillian culture). A master class in borshch and varenyky cooking at the «Trypillya» Restaurant. The master class will end with lunch. Return to Kyiv. A guided tour of «Obolon» or «Slavutych» breweries with tasting. Day 3 Transfer to the airport.

Accommodation in a 3rd category hotel (two nights, DBL); breakfasts at the hotel, lunches at Ukrainian restaurants; transport services and guided tours as per the itinerary and programme; master class in cooking of traditional Ukrainian dishes; tours of «Obolon» or «Slavutych» breweries with beer testing.

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Country U phones: +38 (044) 501-59-94, 223-42-97 e-mail: info@countryu.com.ua web-site: www.countryu.com.ua

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«A Delicious Weekend in Kyiv»

Ukrainian traditional cuisine belongs to Ukrainian heritage as much as language, literature, and arts. It is a priceless acquisition that can – and should – make a nation proud. Who has not heard of a variety of Ukrainian borshches, pampushky, halushki, varenyky, stuffed fish, forced lard, baked stuffs, and roasted ham! The majority of dishes have a characteristically complex set of components; e.g., a borshch requires, beside beetroots, some 20 more components - and there are around 30 recipes of borshch around! Day 1 Arrival to Kyiv and checking into the hotel. Dinner in the «Tsarske Selo» traditional cuisine restaurant, where dishes are cooked according to age-old recipes, retaining their original historical names. The restaurant’s interior is designed in tune with that of an Ukrainian settlement of 18th century. Day 2 An overall sightseeing tour with visits to St. Sophia Cathedral, lunch at «Za Dvoma Zaitsyamy» Restaurant to the accompaniment of live music in the style of early last century. Discover the magic of the Andriyivskyi Descent and ancient Slavic cuisine in company of a choice of Ukrainian, Georgian and imported wines. A guided tour of Podil, the Kyiv’s oldest neighborhood famous for its rich history; a boat trip on the Dnipro river. To end such a marvelous day , a lunch at “O’Panas” restaurant, where the guests will truly enjoy the unique spirit of Ukrainian supper and the view of one of the oldest parks in Kyiv.

Day 3 Lunch at «Pervak» Restaurant famous for its lush interiors and nonetheless original and rich menu. A guided tour of Kyiv Pechery Lavra, one of the most important Orthodox holy sites in Ukraine, with a visit to the Museum of Historic Treasures of Ukraine. Dinner at «Massandra» Restaurant, where merchantmen once ate and where the guests will have a chance to taste the famous White Muscat Red Stone, the pride of Massandra Day 4 A tour of the open-air Traditional Architecture and Life Museum at Pyrohovo. A light lunch at the Ukrainian «Khutorok» Pub, where the guest will be treated to Chicken a-la Kyiv. A tour of edible Kyiv souvenirs (fresh Ukrainian lard treats). Departure to the airport.

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Olymp Travel LTD phones: +38 (044) 253-71-08; 253-86-15 e-mail: laszlo@olymp-travel.kiev.ua web-site: www.olymp-travel.kiev.ua

Calendar of Events January The Country of Dreams in Christmas (7 and 8 January 2012) The Mamay Suburb Cossack Settlement in Kyiv hosts the Country of Dreams in Christmas Folk Festival with grandiose traditional Christmas Carol Feast, Magnificat songs performed to glorify the Sun, the Moon and stars. Guests will participate in winter amusements, visit a traditional folk fair and attend the grand Christmas concert. The Star Crib performance will feature nine Ukrainian star performers and the festival will end with the world’s strongest man Vasyl Vyrastiuk’s performance during which he will move two cars apart with just his hands. For more details, please visit: www.krainamriy.com February Main Music Award of Ukraine YUNA (8 February 2012) Best of the best performers in 20 last years will receive awards. Special appearance: Thomas Anders, Oceana and Ukraine’s top stars. Venue: the Ukraine Palace. For more details, please visit: www.yuna2012.com On Armour of the Victory Festival (25 and 26 February 2012) The On Armour of the Victory Festival brings everyone keenly interested in history and equipment that spends his time, knowledge, efforts and resources on restoration of historic copies of military materiel a brilliant chance to show their results to the public. That way visitors are able to «feel and breathe» history, touch historic armour, see war machines in real action, get an insight into paths of technical and engineering thought development in the military domain as well as see ways in which the armour has developed from the past until present day. Venue: village of Kalynivka, Kyiv Region. For more details, please visit: www.thisisukraine.org

that will include international hits. An hour and a half of fantastic music and indescribable personal charm of Chris Botti will surely make the night an unforgettable one. Venue: the Zhovtnevyi Palace. For more details, please visit: www.dodj.com.ua 2nd Volodymyr Molotkov International Guitar Competition Festival (20 and 22 April 2012) Volodymyr Oleksiyovych Molotkov (1947-2005), the renowned Kyiv musician and composer, earned his fame owing to his immense contribution in the development of jazz guitar performance in Ukraine and beyond. He is famous among many guitar performers of today for whom Volodymyr Molotkov was not just a mentor but the inspirer and a true master of guitar performance. The festival will comprise several grand concerts. Venue: the House of Architects. For more details, please visit: www.concertk.com.ua May VIRUS Music “Sensation Innerspace” (5 May 2012) This coming May it will be the second time that Kyiv will host a new show of the world’s lead dancing performance, the Sensation Innerspace. Event’s Dutch coordinators deem Innerspace their best creation for the whole 12 years of Sensation existence. The first performance of the event in 2011 in Ukraine gathered some 12 thousand spectators from 29 countries of the globe and topped as the Event of the Year in Kiss FM version. The proportion of visitors from abroad reached 17% and the show itself became the most expensive one in the whole history of national entertainment business. One distinctive feature of the Sensation show worldwide is in its stringent dress code requirements: dress in white to be let in! Venue: the International Exhibition Centre. For more details, please visit: www.sensation.com/ukraine/ru Kyiv International Marathon (6 May 2012) This street race has been conceived for those going in for sports and willing to put their abilities to the test during a taxing 42 km race down some of the most prominent streets of the city. The event is open for participants from all over the world. Winners receive honorary medals. Venue: the Independence Square. For more details, please visit: www.kyivmarathon.org

March VIRUS Music “A State of Trance 550: Invasion” (10 March 2012) ASOT 550, the show of the most famous DJ of today Armin van Buuren, will be staged in just six cities worldwide – and Kyiv has been lucky to make it into the list! Armin van Buuren himself will be the headliner; the show will also feature Markus Schulz, Cosmic Gate and many other prominent international performers. The Kyiv ASOT 550 is considered one of the greatest annual dance festivals in the CIS. Venue: the International Exhibition Centre. For more details, please visit: www.asot550.com.ua

Kyiv Rus Park International Mega Festival of History and Culture (18 and 20 May 2012) The Kyiv Rus of 13th and 14th Centuries International Festival in the Centre of History and Culture of the Ancient Rus where one of the milestones of the world civilisation has been re-created in 1:1 scale offers an exclusive palette of eye-catching mass events. The Festival will host guests and participants from Ukraine, the CIS and Europe. Brightly coloured shows will bring a chance to delve into majestic and beautiful times of the Kyiv Rus and will not leave unfazed even the most demanding audience. Venue: village of Kopachiv, Obukhiv District. For more details, please visit: www.parkkyivrus.com

Ukrainian Fashion Week (14 and 18 March 2012) EuroFashion-2012 will unite 16 fashion designers from the countries participants in UEFA’s Euro 2012 Football Championship. The designers will have the honour to act Fashion Ambassadors of their respective countries during festivities of Europe’s 14th football championship. The event coordinators say, “Fashion is perceived by many as an exclusively elitist art of kind; meanwhile, football is a truly popular phenomenon loved by millions. The EuroFashion-2012 Project will usher wider audiences into the world of fashion and unite the latter with the world of sports”. Venue: Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex. For more details, please visit: www.fashionweek.com.ua

1st Kyiv International Contemporary Art Biennale ARSENALE 2012 (24 May till 31 July 2012) The grand exhibition will gather 110 star artists from some 42 countries of the globe. The Biennale is a cultural project of scale that brings powerful stimulus for cultural tourism development in Ukraine. The event will improve the status of Kyiv as a European cultural capital and contribute to the reshaping of the world’s tourist map. It is expected that the Biennale will draw attention of around 2 million visitors. Venue: Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex. For more details, please visit: www.arsenale2012.com

Man of the Year (24 March 2012) The national Man of the Year programme annually culminates in the official Man of the Year Title winners’ award ceremony that invariably takes place in spring on the nation’s principal stage of the Ukraina National Palace of Arts turning the venue into a several-hours epicentre of political, cultural and intellectual life of the country. For more details, please visit: www.ludinaroku.com.ua April Concert by the U.S. jazz trumpeter Chris Botti (3 April 2012) The DoDj International Jazz Festival proudly presents a recital by the renowned U.S. trumpeter Chris Botti. The musician, a welcome guest performer in any music capital worldwide, has now chosen Kyiv. On April 3rd, Chris Botti and his famous band will introduce the Ukrainian capital to their charming performance

June First International Festival of Contemporary Culture (2 June till 2 July 2012) For one month one of the most picturesque places in Kyiv, the M. Hryshko National Botanic Garden, will exhibit sculptures by Ukrainian and international artists, both recognised and young names. For more details, please visit: www.sculptureproject.org.ua International Competition for Young Pianists in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz (08 to 23 June 2012) The Competition initiated in 1995 commemorates the famous – legendary – piano player Vladimir Horowitz. For the time of its existence the contest hosted more than a thousand of young musicians from 32 countries worldwide. For more details, please visit: www.horowitzv.org

Switch on Ukraine in One Day Festival (10 June till 2 July 2012) Switch on Ukraine in One Day Festival is the greatest in scale ethnographic festival in Ukraine. Owing to unique location of the Museum, the Festival draws attention to riches of the Ukrainian culture, demonstrates folk arts and customs of different regions of Ukraine and presents each guest with a possibility to go deep into the cultural environment of the Ukrainians, touch the roots of popular traditions and feel him a genuine Ukrainian. Venue: the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography in Pirogovo, the world’s biggest open-air museum. For more details, please visit: www.thisisukraine.org

5th Kyiv Rus Park International Mega Festival (21 September till 23 September 2012) The Guests of the Ancient Kyiv of 15th Century is the biggest international festival event in autumn. This time the ancient capital will welcome gentle knights with their armor bearers, beautiful and charming ladies as well as simple inhabitants of medieval cities. The knights will fight in full accordance with the rules of the knightly law of honour and feast as it was proper in High Middle Ages. Guests are welcome to enjoy enticing mediaeval battles and jousts to win ladylove’s attention, the shine of armor suit and arms, as well as encounters with mediaeval artists. Venue: village of Kopachiv, Obukhiv District. For more details, please visit: www.parkkyivrus.com

Prix Global East Rock Festival 2012 (mid-June; total duration: two to three days) The main aim of Grand Prix Global East Festival 2012 is in the desire to make Kyiv the venue of Eastern Europe’s biggest metal rock happening that will highlight everything in this genre that Europe can boast with. Status Quo, the legendary UK rock band, will be one of the headliners of the 2012 event. From the time of its creation in early 1970ies the band remains faithful to its distinctive style, a combination of hard rhythmic rock-n-roll with R&B and boogie-woogie elements; moreover, from 2005 it retains the all-UK record of the number (63!) of released singles that have made it into official charts. This amazing band continues enjoying wide international acclaim until now. Venue: territory of the National Aviation Museum in Kyiv. For more details, please visit: - www.globaleastfan.com

October 5th Kyiv Rus Park International Mega Festival (6 October 2012) The Arrow of the Ancient Kyiv International Archery Tournament. Park guests will be welcomed by saltimbancos, men-at-arms, and popular ancient Kyiv characters. The ceremonial parade of archers dressed in medieval costumes will be followed by Master of the Revels’ signal to start the tournament. Visitors to this extraordinary event will have a chance to see with their own eyes Mongolian, English and ancient Russian bows re-created with historic fidelity. Venue: village of Kopachiv, Obukhiv District. For more details, please visit: www.parkkyivrus.com

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VIRUS Music “Global Gathering” (14 July 2012) 16 hours of non-stop music, summer and dance celebration with participation of several dozens of leading international performers — this is exactly what Global Gathering, the popular UK festival, is going to offer for the sixth time in Ukraine! Global Gathering is the biggest event in continental Europe and country’s only international dance open-air festival. This annual event is so popular with active leisure lovers that they start counting days remaining for a coming event as soon as the last one is over. The festival of 2011 gained the Festival of the Year Award (Kiss FM version). Venue: Chaika Airfield. For more details, please visit: www.globalgathering.ua August Sixth Great Sculpture Show (22 August till 16 September) The annual all-Ukrainian sculpture forum, the Great Sculpture Show, is the first in Ukraine art project of scale that will exhibit best samples of historic and contemporary sculpture art. The Great Sculpture Show project will take a total show area of 16,000 sq. m. Thanks to the event, dozens of thousands of connoisseurs of art in Ukraine and other countries will have a chance to enjoy masterpieces of the world sculpture art as well as some of the best exhibits of contemporary sculpture art. Venue: Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex. For more details, please visit: www.art-arsenalfund.org 5th Kyiv Rus Park International Mega Festival (23 August till 26 August 2012) The international history and culture festival Heroic Epic Ballades of the Ancient Kyiv of 9th – 11th Centuries makes the culmination of an exclusive programme of grandiose mass events and the most colourful and vibrant seasonal festival. Meet saltimbancos, princes, heroes, citizens, genuine Slavic beauties and skilful craftsmen of the ancient Kyiv! Venue: village of Kopachiv, Obukhiv District. For more details, please visit: www.parkkyivrus.com September International Contemporary Art Festival GOGOLFEST 2012 (7 September till 23 September 2012) GogolFest is probably the biggest multicultural event dedicated to contemporary art. The programme of the festival offers all trends of art: modern painting and installations, audio-visual arts, electric acoustic and classic music, theatrical and modern dance performances, literature projects and educational programmes, all combined in the uniquely common interactive environment. Trainings, seminars and master classes are also planned. Venue: territory of the VDNKh Exhibition Centre (optionally, the Mystetsky Arsenal). For more details, please visit: www.gogolfest.org.ua

Molodist Kyiv International Cinema Festival (20 October till 28 October 2012) The Molodist Festival presents movies from around the world carefully selected at dozens of international and national cinema reviews. Programme of the contest includes movies shot by students, shorts (documentary, fiction and animation), and full-length motion pictures by young filmmakers. For more details, please visit: www.molodist.com Fifth International Jazz Festival Jazz in Kyiv 2012 (26 October to 28 October 2012) “Talking about music is like dancing about architecture”: the words attributed to Frank Zappa best describe the otherwise unrewarding job of a music critic. In other words, come to listen to what your soul longs for – at the Fifth Jazz in Kyiv Festival! Venue: the Zhovtnevyi Palace. For more details, please visit: www.jazzinkiev.com November Seventh International Art Forum ART KYIV contemporary (1 November till 11 November) ART KYIV Contemporary is the biggest national art project that aims to present its audience with contemporary art from around the world. The key tasks of the project include the establishing of a proactive international community of art collectors, art dealers and artists and the joining of culture elites and opinion leaders from various countries around the project. Venue: Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex. For more details, please visit: www.artarsenal.in.ua December Fifth Grand Antique Show (6 December till 16 December) The annual Grand Antique Show is not just an all-Ukrainian get-together event for collectors of antiques but rather the biggest and the most influential exhibition project on the Ukrainian antiques market. The main objective of the event is to offer a platform for exchange and fruitful cooperation of all antique art professionals and admirers of art masterpieces from various historic epochs. Venue: Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Arts and Museum Complex. For more details, please visit: www.artarsenal.in.ua Christmas Fur Trees (mid-December 2012 till mid-January 2013) The city offers a wide variety of different Christmas and New Year festivity programmes held at Kyiv’s main stages: the Ukraina Palace, the Palace of Sports, the Zhovtnevyi Palace, in theatres and other venues.

Kyiv Entertaining The Ukrainian Vasyl Virastiuk is the world’s strongest man. He has become a symbol of Ukraine and competes for this position with other prominent sportsmen: the soccer player Andriy Shevchenko, the boxers Volodymyr and Vitaliy Klitschko. Borsch is a remarkable Ukrainian dish. You will not find single, universal borsch recipe – every cook tries to add something of their own to make the recipe even better. The number of ingredients used to cook borsch reaches 20, sometimes more. There are borsch recipes with beef or pork ribs to make fiery-red, really hot and hot meal served with sour cream, garlic and dill. Poltava borsch is made of chicken and with dumplings; borsch lovers in L’viv add sausage to their dish. No one can tell the number of Ukrainian borsch recipes around! The Testament by T. G. Shevchenko is the most translated piece of Ukrainian literature: it has been translated into 147 world languages. This year’s European Football Championship will be the first one to be held on the territory of Eastern Europe. The cup that will become the trophy of the winning team weighs a whopping 8kg and costs around 20 Thousand Euro. The coming UEFA Euro 2012 Football Championship will be the last one to see 16 teams competing in the finals. The next tournament of 2016 will have 24 competitors. World’s best footballs are made of the skin of dwarf lambs with the fur looking inside. Football is officially prohibited in six countries, among them Afghanistan, Cambodia and Greenland.

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Travelers Population: Kyiv is currently the biggest city in the country and ranks seventh in Europe by the number of residents. Its population stands at about three million. Climate: The climate is temperate continental with mild winters and warm summers. There are four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Monthly average temperatures for January: −5.50C; for July, +19.20C. Time zone for Kyiv and the rest of Ukraine: +2 GMT (+ 2 h ahead of Greenwich Mean Time). Language: The official language of the country is Ukrainian. The absolute majority of the population freely speaks Russian. You will be able to communicate in English in restaurants, bars, hotels and corporate offices. Currency: The national currency unit is Hryvnia (UAH). As of the beginning of 2012, the exchange rate was for US dollar, aroundUSD1 = UAH8; for Euro, EURO1 = UAH10.30. With banks and numerous exchange offices widely available, you are unlikely to run into any problems with currency exchange.

Customs allowance: It is allowed to carry out of the country: - Up to 10 thousand dollars without the need to declare them; - 1 l of spirits or strong liqueurs and 2 l of low alcohol beverages, 5 l of beer; - 200 cigarettes or 20 cigars; Any works of art are subject to official export certificate issued by the Ministry of Culture. Making photos: Regular touristic photographing and video recording is allowed. Alcoholic beverages: These are offered by all restaurants and bars; besides, you can freely buy these in retail outlets. Working hours: The work day normally extends from 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Retail stores work until 9.00 – 11.00 p.m. Some restaurants, bars and nightclubs work well until after midnight. Saturday and Sunday are days off (predominantly, in public institutions). Most of retail outlets and shopping centres work every day; some supermarkets are open 24/7. Credit cards: The majority of retail outlets accept international payment cards without any limitations. Smaller «corner» shops and restaurants will generally look for cash payments.

Emergency phone numbers in Kyiv (SOS): Fire brigade: 101; Militia (local police): 102; Emergency aid: 103; Information: 109; Single emergency telephone number: 112. The above numbers are toll-free for calls from landline or cell phones.

Telecommunications: Telecommunications, mobile included, operate without problem. The majority of hotels and other facilities/outlets offer Internet access services. Wi-Fi networks are booming all over the country.

National holidays in 2012: New Year: 1 January; International Women’s Day: 8 March; International Workers’ Solidarity Day: 1 May; Victory Day (Great Patriotic War Victory Day): 9 May; Kyiv Day: 26-27 May; Constitution of Ukraine’s Day: 28 June; Ukraine’s Independence Day: 24 August.

Health care: Emergency health care services are generally delivered free of charge. There also exist private fee-based clinics and medical care services with foreign languages-speaking personnel. Many pharmacies work round the clock and offer a wide variety of medications.

Major religious holidays in 2012: Nativity: 7 January; Easter: 15 April; Trinity: 3 June. Visas: Citizens of Russia, other CIS, the European Union, Switzerland, the United States of America, Canada, Japan and Israel do not need a visa to stay in Ukraine for up to 90 days. It will be enough for you to present your international or internal passport at crossing the border.

Power supply: Voltage: 220/240 VAC, 50 Hz. Continental sockets are in use.

Transport: Ukraine has the right-hand traffic system. Car rental services are offered in the city of Kyiv and the airport. The public transport network has a well-developed maze of trolley bus, bus, tram and minibus lines and includes the underground, a rather reliable and predictable type of transport. City visitors can also avail of many private cab companies (just a small word of advice: do not forget to agree on travel cost before accepting the offer). Gifts and souvenirs: Local gifts and souvenirs market offers a wide variety of memorabilia, among them Ukrainian traditional embroidered garments, Easter eggs, oberihs (national amulets) to name but a few, which will make wonderful keepsakes for you, your friends and family members.

CONTENTS Welcome word from Mayor of Kyiv Touristic Theme 1 - Kyiv Cossack

Tour “Cossack Mamay” Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Cossack

Touristic Theme 2 - Kyiv Slavic

Tour “The Weekend in Kyiv” Tour “The Marvellous World of Trypillya” Tour “Ancient Kyiv” Tour “Age-old traditions of the Mighty Rus” Tour “History of Ancient Kyiv” Tour “Kyiv, Age-Old and Eternally Young City” Tour “Architecture and History” Tour “At the Crossroads of History and Cultures” Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Slavic

Touristic Theme 3 - Kyiv Spiritual Tour “Holy Places of Kyiv” Tour “The Focus of Spiritual Life” Tour “Spirituality and Belief” Tour “Churches and Monasteries of Kyiv “ Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Spiritual Touristic Theme 4 - Kyiv Cultural Tour “Kyiv Art” Tour “Kyiv Pectoral “ Tour “Stone Garden of Kyiv Art Nouveau” Tour “A Weekend in Kyiv” Tour “From Origins to Contemporaneity” Tour “Romantic Kyiv” Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Cultural

Touristic Theme 5 - Kyiv on the Dnipro

Tour “Cruise Kyiv - Odesa - Kyiv on “FIDELIO”**** comfortable motorship” Tour “Cruise from Kyiv to Odessa and back to Kyiv on board of comfortable Dnipro Princess***+ and Dnipro Star***+ motorships” Tour “The Lights of Kyiv mini cruise on a comfortable pleasure boat Rosa Victoria****” Tour “Kyiv for active travelers (biking)“ Tour “Adventurous Kyiv (rafting, biking)” Tour “Canoeing on the “Charmed” Desna River” Interesting facts on touristic theme – Kyiv on the Dnipro

Touristic Theme 6 - Kyiv Business

Tour “Chestnuts of Kyiv“ Tour “Golden Domes of Kyiv“ Business infrastructure Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Business

Touristic Theme 7 - Kyiv Entertaining Tour “The Kyiv Spring” Tour “Goal!” Tour “Dedicated Soccer Fan tour for German supporters” Tour “Dedicated Soccer Fan tour for Swedish supporters“ Tour “Dedicated Soccer Fan tour for supporters from France” Tour “Dedicated Soccer Fan tour for supporters from England” Tour “Landscape and Historic Parks of Ukraine” Tour “The Uman Marvel and Parks of Kyiv” Tour “A Tour to Chernobyl” Tour “The Battle of Kyiv” Tour “At the Grave of Great Kobzar” Tour “Delicious Ukraine” Tour “A Delicious Weekend in Kyiv” Calendar of Events Interesting facts on touristic theme - Kyiv Entertaining

Useful Advice for Travelers Contact details

Kyiv City State Administration Communal Enterprise “Kyiv City Tourist Information Center” 21, Kikvidze str., Kyiv, 01103 Ukraine Our warm welcome! Additional information can be found on the official tourist web site: www.visitkyiv.com.ua

Tourist office: +38(044) 599-62-08, 599-62-09 info@visitkyiv.com.ua If you want to make a hotel/room reservation, please forward your enquiries on: reservations@visitkyiv.com.ua If you want to organize a congress, conference or event, please forward your enquiries on: сonvention@visitkyiv.com.ua

Idea&design by: Dmitriy Kotelnikov “Puzzle Creative Solutions” www.puzzle-cs.com

Photos, used in catalogue, are the property of the city. Some photos were kindly provided by Euro 2012 Department of Kyiv City State Administration