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On this guided tour you will see exotic corners of the peninsula, former noble estates, royal palaces and fabulous parks.

This trip gives you a great opportunity to get acquainted with the history and modernity of the wonderful peninsula in just 5 days.

And every season in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden you will visit amazing flower exhibitions: in spring – tulips, in summer – roses, and in autumn – chrysanthemums.

Location

Simferopol

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Tour highlights

Feodosia and Koktebel

We will visit the most interesting places of these resorts and, if desired, take a boat trip along the Kara-Dag mountain to the Golden Gate

The charm of the Eastern Crimea

We will visit the impressive Genoese fortress in Sudak – a unique complex of fortifications of the Middle Ages

The southern coast of Crimea

Let's admire the Swallow's Nest Castle and visit the Livadia Palace, the summer residence of Russian Emperor Nicholas II

Majestic Sevastopol

We will learn a lot of interesting things on a tour of the "city of Russian sailors"

Cozy Yalta

Let's take a walk along the picturesque embankment of the resort capital of Crimea

Itinerary

Day 1 - Visit to the Tavrida cave, transfer to Belogorsk, review of the White Rock (Ak-kaya)
Meeting of guests at the Simferopol railway station from 12:00 to 12:30 (courtyard of the station, near the fountain "Pigeons").
The head of the group greets with a sign "Crimean circumnavigation".
Transfer to the Eastern coast of Crimea. Visit to the Tavrida cave, which was unexpectedly opened during the construction of the highway of the same name in the summer of 2018.
This is the largest cave in the foothills of Crimea, consisting of 485 meters of underground galleries, where fossilized remains of southern elephants, antelopes, saber-toothed cats and even a giant ostrich have been found.
Transfer to Belogorsk. On the way there is an overview of the White Rock (Ak-kai), a unique natural monument where the films "The Headless Horseman", "The Man from Kaputsinov Boulevard", "9th Company", etc. were shot.
Late lunch (3 p.m., with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine).
Accommodation in one of the hotels in the Eastern Crimea.

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Day 2 - Koktebel and Feodosia
Breakfast.
Transfer to Koktebel, explore the popular resort surrounded by nature—created attractions - Mount Kara-Dag and Cape Chameleon.
It was in this picturesque corner of Crimea that poet and landscape painter Maximilian Voloshin lived most of his life, inspired by nature and creating his most famous works.
Visit the observation deck "Starfall of Memories" on the Uzun-Syrt plateau, which offers a magical view of Koktebel Bay, Kuchuk-Yenishar ridge and Salt Lake.
Free time. If desired, we offer a choice of:
boat trip along the Kara-Dag Mountain to the Golden Gate (extra chargethe fee starts from 1100 rubles.);
visit to the M. Voloshin House Museum (for an additional feeFee: adults — 300 rub.);
relaxing on the beach.
Sightseeing tour of Feodosia with a visit to the grave of I.K. Aivazovsky, the Armenian Church of St. Sarkis, the Mufti Jami mosque (without visiting), the fortress complex of the Genoese fortress and churches in Quarantine, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, Fountains of I.K. Aivazovsky.
Free time. If desired, we offer a choice to visit (tourists get to the place of optional excursions on their own):
The I.K.Aivazovsky Art Gallery, which opened in 2024 after restoration, is one of the oldest museums in Russia and the first public gallery in the south of the country, whose collections include unique works by the great Russian marine painter and other famous artists (for an additional fee, we recommend a guided tour: adults — 600 rubles, children — 350 rubles).;
The Alexander Green Museum (for an additional feefor a fee starting from 250 rubles.);
Marina and Anastasia Tsvetaeva Museum (for an additional feefor a fee starting from 350 rubles).
Return to the hotel.
Day 3 - Sudak, moving to the Southern coast of Crimea
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer to Sudak. Visit the Genoa Fortress, a unique complex of medieval fortifications, where the atmosphere of the ancient world is felt and every corner is permeated with history and mysteries.
Transfer to the Southern coast of Crimea, a travel tour, acquaintance with the picturesque mountain and sea landscapes.
Stop at the lighthouse church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the highest Orthodox church on the peninsula.
Visit the Museum of Disasters on the Waters, a unique exhibition demonstrating the greatness of water and the impact of its elemental force on people's lives.
Accommodation in one of the hotels on the Southern coast of Crimea.

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Day 4 - Livadia Palace, Yalta and Nikitsky Botanical Garden
Breakfast. Transfer to Livadia. Acquaintance with the Livadia Palace— the summer residence of Russian Emperor Nicholas II and the venue of the Yalta Conference in 1945: The Great White Palace, the inner chambers, an inspection of the monument to the leaders of the "Big Three" and Alexander III, acquaintance with the park and Holy Cross Church.
A walk along the Yalta embankment, offering wonderful views of the mountains and the sea.
Acquaintance with the business card of the city — the Oreanda hotel, which is more than 100 years old, the famous Isadora plane tree, monuments to the writer Yu. Semenov, actor M. Pugovkin, the Lady with the Dog, the Chapel of the New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.
Walking along Pushkin Boulevard, you will see the monument to the pioneer of Russian cinema A.A.Khanzhonkov, the monument to Alexander Pushkin, the Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and numerous mansions that have become the decoration of the resort capital of Crimea.
Transfer to P.Nikita. A visit to one of the oldest scientific research centers, the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, an inspection of a unique collection of southern crops, a cypress and palm alley, a bamboo grove, and every season a visit to amazing flower exhibitions: tulips in spring, roses in summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn.
Return to the hotel
Day 5 - Vorontsov Palace Museum, Swallow's Nest and Foros Church, Sevastopol
Breakfast.
Room release.
Transfer to Alupka.
An introduction to the Vorontsov Palace Museum in Alupka, the summer residence of Governor-General Count M. S. Vorontsov and the most romantic architectural monument in Crimea, whose park is considered a masterpiece of landscape art.
Transfer to Sevastopol, travel tour, inspection of the Swallow's Nest Castle and Foros Church (from the observation deck).
Sightseeing tour of the center of the hero city of Sevastopol, the "city of Russian sailors", which attracts guests with its unique history and architecture.
The tour includes a visit to Grafskaya Pier, Nakhimov Square, the memorial to the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942, the monument to A.I. Kazarsky — the first memorial in the city, Primorsky Boulevard, the famous monument to Sunken ships.
Transfer to Simferopol (without a guide).
Arrival at Simferopol railway station at 16:30-17:00. Departure.

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Midscale
Upscale

The tour includes accommodation in hotels.

The cost of the tour for 1 person, depending on the date and accommodation, RUB.:

Dates	2-local	1-local
April	25 900	30 900
May	26 900	31 900
June	27 900	32 900
July	30 900	35 900
August	30 900	35 900
September	30 900	35 900
October	29 900	34 900
November	27 900	32 900

Discounts:

for children under 12 years of age in the main place — 10%, in the additional place — 30%;
for pensioners, 60+ discount is 5%.

The hotels are indicated approximately. It can be replaced with similar ones.

Pension "Crimean Primorye"

It is located on the Black Sea coast at the foot of the southeastern slope of the protected extinct volcano Kara-Dag.

The pension is located in a park area, which, due to its unique climatic conditions and the beauty of the landscape, is a recognized place for recreation and treatment.

In the room: single beds, TV, refrigerator, toilet, shower, washbasin, balcony with sea or park views, wi-fi Internet.
One extra bed is a euro cot or a sofa bed.

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Feodosia Hotel 3*

A clean, cozy hotel with a great location and a comfortable stay on the shores of the picturesque Feodosiysky Bay.

In the room: two single beds, TV, air conditioning, digital TV, Wi-Fi, electronic locks, safe, mirror, wardrobe, hangers, kettle, cosmetics, towels, hairdryer, toilet, shower.

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Diva Hotel 3*

A new cozy hotel that combines coziness and comfort for your holiday.

A warm welcome, comfortable accommodation, friendly staff will help you relax in a calm, cozy atmosphere.

In the room: a set of furniture with a double bed, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, view of Mount Alchak, toilet, washbasin, shower.

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The Forum Hotel 3*

The Forum Hotel is located in a comfortable modern Sudak building.

The design of the hotel gives you the opportunity to enjoy the Greek restraint of colors and the individuality of the decor. You will feel at home here.

In the hotel's restaurant, try delicious dishes from the chef. While you are relaxing on the best of the city's beaches, your car will be completely safe in a guarded parking lot.

A beauty salon is provided for the fair sex on the territory of the hotel. And if you like diving, contact the hotel instructors, they will help you explore the bottom of the Black Sea.

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Grand Astoria Hotel 3*

The hotel is located just 50 meters from the Black Sea, on the central embankment of the city. From the windows of the upper floors there is a beautiful view of the picturesque Feodosiysky Bay.

The hotel building is an architectural monument and the oldest hotel in the city, where legendary historical figures and celebrities of the early – mid-20th century lived. According to some information, in 1914 the hotel was visited by such famous people as A.N. Tolstoy, M.I. Tsvetaeva. In 1920, the hotel was the headquarters of the White Guards, it was in the hotel that Lieutenant General Anton Ivanovich Denikin lived and led the Armed Forces of the South.

In the room: two single beds, wardrobe, table, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning.bath/shower, toilet.

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Alushta Hotel 2*

It has a very convenient location: 100 m from the bus station, 15 minutes walk from the Central Embankment. From the parapet of the hotel lobby there is a picturesque and unique view of the eternally green and picturesque landscape of the Babugan, Chetyr-Dag and Demerdzhi mountain ranges, the spacious and largest valley on the Southern coast of Crimea and, of course, the sea.

In the room: TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, cable TV, safe, iron, hairdryer, wardrobe, clothes rack, wake–up service, shower, toilet, cosmetics, towels, balcony.

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Sanatorium "Kirova"

This resort is located in the park of a beautiful historical estate. There is a large balneological center where you can take radon, hydrogen sulfide and other types of baths. Various massage and wellness treatments are also available here. There is a diagnostic laboratory with professional equipment on site. Free Wi-Fi is available.

Kirov Sanatorium offers soundproofed rooms and suites with a balcony and satellite TV.

Kirov Sanatorium features an outdoor saltwater pool, a modern gym, a tour desk and a children's club. Guests can play tennis on the grass.

Breakfast is served in the dining room of the Kirov Sanatorium Wellness Resort, as well as traditional cuisine from the Crimean Peninsula. Full board with a diet menu is provided, and during the high tourist season, buffet meals are provided.

It offers barbecue facilities, a cafe, a photo studio, a beauty salon and a yoga studio.

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Krymskaya Nice Hotel 2*

It is located in the city of Yalta, in close proximity to the center and the city Embankment, in the relict greenery of the former princely estate and 600 meters from the sea.

In the room: TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, telephone, cable TV, safe, washing machine, clothes dryer, iron, hairdryer, kettle, kitchenware, dining table, wardrobe, clothes rack, wake–up service, shower, toilet, cosmetics, towels, board games and/or puzzles, children's books, music or movies.

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Zhemchuzhina Wellness Complex

It is located in the eastern part of Alushta – within the city limits, 800 m from the sea.

The advantages of the complex include a sauna and a font.

In the room: TV, refrigerator, telephone, set of furniture, toilet, shower, balcony.

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Boarding house "Ai-Todor-Yug" 2*

It is located in the resort town of Gaspra, in one of the most picturesque corners of the Southern coast of Crimea, between the architectural monument "Swallow's Nest" and the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka.

In the room: two single beds, TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, shower, toilet, washbasin, balcony overlooking the south (sea) or north (mountains) side.

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The Grand Astoria Hotel

Astoria Hotel is located on the waterfront of Feodosia with magnificent views of the bay. It offers a tour desk, parking, Wi-Fi, and a games area.

The room fund has a unique design dedicated to various topics, including Yuri Gagarin, F. Chaliapin, I. Aivazovsky and other outstanding personalities. For the convenience of customers, cabinet furniture, household appliances, cable TV, wardrobe.

Breakfast is provided for hotel guests at a cafe located next door. There, customers can also arrange a full meal from the dishes presented on the menu. There are a sufficient number of restaurants of various gastronomic specialties in the surrounding area.

The city beach is 200 meters away. The distance to the city center is no more than 300 m. The train station is 100 m away. Guests can visit the nearby museums of money and antiquities. An art gallery dedicated to marine painting is 200 metres away.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 40 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Simferopol

Included in price

accommodation in rooms with amenities;
meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch);
guide services;
entrance tickets to museums (Tavrida Cave, Sudak fortress, Nikitsky Garden, Livadia and Vorontsov palaces, sightseeing tour of Feodosia, Sevastopol, Yalta);
transportation services along the entire route.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Simferopol and back;
meals (4 lunches and dinners);
additional excursions.

It's important to know

Air and railway tickets are not included in the price of the tour. You can purchase them yourself or contact us for help.

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Circumnavigation of the Crimea

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