Christmas in Sevastopol

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Discover Crimea in all its splendor: ancient Khan's palaces, romantic Yalta, azure Balaklava coves and majestic Sevastopol will give you a real journey through the ages.

The bright excursions, the flavor of oriental culture, the sea air and the festive atmosphere will make this tour unforgettable from the very first minutes.

Location

Simferopol

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Tour highlights

Festive atmosphere

Let's admire the decorations of the streets, creating a Christmas mood and a winter fairy tale by the sea.

Sea romance

We will see the picturesque views of Fiolent, a cozy Balaclava and take a walk along the Yalta embankment.

Through history

We will visit ancient Chersonesos, cave monasteries and legendary palaces.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Meeting in Simferopol, Bakhchisarai, Khan's Palace
The group will meet at the railway station until 12:00 under the clock on the tower.
Having settled into a comfortable bus, we start the journey, we go to Bakhchisarai, the former capital of the Crimean Khanate.
In Bakhchisarai, we will start with a fascinating tour of the picturesque streets of Bakhchisarai, after which you will visit the Khan's Palace, a museum in the former residence of the Crimean khans Gireev.
The main architectural idea of the palace is the embodiment of the Muslim idea of a garden of eden on earth. Even the name of the city translates as a garden palace.
You will see:
Khan's Mosque;
The Council and Court Room;
The Golden Fountain;
The Persian courtyard;
the famous Fountain of Tears, sung by A.S. Pushkin in the poem "The fountain of Bakhchisarai";
the khan's private chambers, the harem.
Then a delicious lunch in the atmosphere of Crimean Tatar hospitality.
According to custom, coffee is served first on the table (coffee among the Crimean Tatars is a symbol of hospitality).
The first dish is yufac-ash (dumplings in broth); you need to mold them so that a spoon holds 8 pieces. Then the visitors taste sarma (cabbage rolls in grape leaves). Next, they are served: yantyk (a variant of cheburek). Finally, herbal tea with kurabye. The lunch is accompanied by national music.
After that, you will have free time to buy souvenirs.
At the end of the tour, transfer to Sevastopol, travel information about the St. Kliment cave monastery and an overview of the medieval fortress of Kalamita. We are staying at the hotel.

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Day 2 - A tour of Sevastopol. Novy Chersonesos
On this day, you will have an eventful sightseeing tour of the city center, which will reveal the most famous places of the city.:
Grafskaya pier;
monument to Nakhimov;
monument to the Sunken ships;
Primorsky Boulevard;
The reconstructed Matrossky Boulevard is the very first boulevard of Sevastopol!
Transfer to Chersonesos. In your free time for lunch and photos (extra charge).
After that, visit the new, but already well-known archaeological park "Novy Chersonesos".
During the New Year holidays, the complex is transformed: the ancient walls and streets of the Byzantine Quarter are illuminated by thousands of lights, creating the atmosphere of a real winter fairy tale.
Here, among the shining garlands and the scent of pine needles, you will go on a Christmas tour of the territory. You will be able to hear the legends of these places and feel how history comes to life in the light of the Christmas miracle.
In your free time, you can visit museums and exhibitions (optional, for an additional fee).
Return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Cape Fiolent, Balaclava
Your sightseeing day will start with a trip to the ancient and sacred Cape Fiolent.
You will visit St. George's Monastery, get acquainted with its history, and stroll along the pristine coast of Fiolenta.…
You will have time for a leisurely stroll along the embankment, photos, souvenir shopping and lunch (extra charge).
Next, you will go to Balaklava, a small cozy resort town in the most picturesque bay of the Black Sea. She's been transformed lately.
Walking tour along the cozy promenade, similar to the resorts of the Mediterranean Sea…
In your free time, you can visit the Submarine Museum (an additional fee of 700 rubles), a modern museum with interactive platforms, multimedia areas with light and noise special effects.
In the USSR, there was a factory for repairing submarines and sheltering them from a nuclear strike, as well as a top–secret military facility during the Cold War.
Return to the hotel in Sevastopol.
Day 4 - The southern coast of Crimea: Livadia Palace, Yalta
The day will start with a guided tour along the road to the Southern coast of Crimea.
The first object is Nizhny Oreanda, formerly owned by the Romanov family.
You will walk to Anton Chekhov's bench with stunning views of Yalta.
It is not surprising that it was here that the writer came up with the idea of the novel "The Lady with the Dog"; visit the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God of the Romanov family. The place and name of the temple were chosen by Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Romanov himself, the son of Emperor Nicholas I.
A tour of the Livadia Palace, the former residence of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II, a visit to the Holy Cross House Church, a place where relics of the Romanov house are kept.
In your free time, you can have lunch in one of the southern colorful cafes (extra charge).
After that, you will go to Yalta.
Stroll through the narrow crooked streets of the historical center of Yalta, go down to the main embankment of the Crimea and get acquainted with Chekhov's Lady with a dog. The guide will tell you romantic stories.
We return to the hotel.

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Day 5 - Yevpatoria, the route "Little Jerusalem". Departure
After checking out of the hotel, our way lies to Yevpatoria.
We have lunch (for an additional fee) and get to know the city.
Let's go on the "Little Jerusalem" route. Let's discover Yevpatoria, a unique city where the secrets of 25 centuries rest on the intertwining of narrow streets.
At the model of medieval Kezlev, you will see from a bird's-eye view how the city woke up hundreds of years ago. And then on a walking tour you will step into this animated map.
In one day, you will touch the spiritual heritage of four nations, experiencing the amazing harmony in which this city has lived for centuries.
You will get lost in the charm of the maze of ancient streets, where the stone remembers the steps of merchants, artisans and wanderers.
You will see the following places along the route:
The Tekie of the Dervishes, the monastery of wandering dervish monks, a unique example of 16th century Ottoman culture;
The Armenian church of St. Nikoghaios, founded in 1817, is a monument of Armenian architecture;
The Egiya-Kapai Synagogue (Handicraft), an active Jewish temple, was built in 1912.;
Karaite kenas; beyond the Kenas gate, the territory of a different culture and faith begins: it is very quiet here, flowers grow, grapes curl, and houses with colored glass windows in the distance;
Khan Jami Mosque, the main mosque of the city; the largest and most majestic mosque in Crimea, founded in 1552 under Khan Devlet I Gerai; architectural monument of the Renaissance;
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Cathedral, the largest church in Crimea: it accommodates 2,000 people.
After that, you will have free time to buy souvenirs and groceries for the road.
We finish our tour and go to the Simferopol railway station.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Atlantic 3* Hotel in Sevastopol or a similar hotel of the same level. Please note that these hotels do not have their own territories and beaches.

The cost of the tour per room, depending on the accommodation, RUB.:

Placement	The cost of the tour
1-bed room	35 000
1-bed room 60+	33 800
2 adults	58 800
1 adult + 1 adult 60+	57 600
2 adults 60+	56 400
1 adult + 1 child in the main seat	56 700
1 adult 60 + 1 child in the main seat	55 500
2 adults + 1 child for extra. location	84 400
1 adult + 1 adult 60+ + 1 child for extra location	83 200
2 adults 60+ + 1 child for extra location	82 000

The Atlantic Hotel is waiting for guests in sunny Crimea. It offers internet access, laundry facilities, a business center and private parking.

The guests are provided with comfortable conditions in the rooms, they are equipped with comfortable furniture, a TV, and a private bathroom with a set of cosmetics.

Meals are served in the restaurant and lobby bar. There is a summer outdoor playground on site.

Cafes, shops and many other establishments are located in the immediate vicinity.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

6 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Simferopol

Included in price

hotel accommodation;
meals specified in the tour program (4 breakfasts and a national lunch on the 1st day of the tour);
travel guide support;
entrance tickets to museums according to the program ("Little Jerusalem", Livadia Palace, New Chersonesos Park, Khan's Palace);
meeting at the railway station;
return transfer to the railway station.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Simferopol and back;
meals not included in the program: 4 lunches, dinners (dinners can be ordered at the hotel: 500 rubles complex);
additional tastings and guided tours (guided tours for an additional fee);
additional services at the hotel;
visit to the submarine museum in Balaklava – adults – from 700 rubles, children from 6 years – from 350 rubles.

It's important to know

What you should definitely have if you are going on a guided tour of Crimea:

comfortable clothes and shoes. It should be borne in mind that you will have to walk a lot on an excursion tour, so shoes should be such that you can walk a lot in them. The ideal option is sneakers. Clothes should be seasonal.;
cash money. We recommend taking cash with you, because the stalls and souvenir shops are not always equipped with terminals, and there may not be a nearby ATM. We recommend that you carry money in small bills.

Dates and Prices

$469

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5 – 9 Jan, 2027 5 days 4 nights

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