Crimean circumnavigation for Christmas

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We invite you to go with us on an amazing journey through the Christmas Crimea!

We will visit the most famous cities and attractions, where ancient temple complexes, UNESCO heritage sites, cozy streets, majestic cliffs and the incredible atmosphere of port cities await us.

Location

Simferopol

Sightseeing tours

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Tour highlights

Little Jerusalem

We will follow the route recommended for visiting UNESCO

The most beautiful palaces and temples

We will see the Livadia Palace, the Swallow's Nest and take the most beautiful photos!

Sapun Mountain

We will visit the memorial complex dedicated to the decisive battle for Sevastopol

Itinerary

Day 1 - Group meeting. Bakhchisarai, Inkerman, cave monasteries
Meeting guests at the Simferopol railway station from 12:00 to 12:30 (the courtyard of the station, near the fountain "Pigeons", the head of the group greets with a sign "Crimean circumnavigation").
Transfer to Bakhchisarai, the historical capital of the Crimean Khanate, located in the picturesque Churuk—Su River valley surrounded by the Crimean Mountains. Travel information about the Khan's Palace is the only example of Crimean Tatar architecture and everyday life in the world.
Visit the Degirmen coffee house-museum, where you will see a mock-up of ancient Bakhchisarai, which comes to life thanks to the effects of light and sound, as well as taste delicious oriental coffee.
Acquaintance with the Holy Dormition cave monastery and the holy spring in the Maryam Dere gorge (without a guide).
Lunch (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine).
Transfer to Sevastopol via Inkerman, travel information about St. Clement's cave monastery and an overview of the medieval fortress of Kalamita.
Accommodation in one of the hotels in the city.

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Day 2 - Sightseeing tour of Sevastopol, museum and temple complex "New Chersonesos" and optional excursions
Breakfast at the hotel. Collection for the tour.
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 of 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.
Acquaintance with the Museum and Temple complex "New Chersonesos", where the centuries-old history of the city-state by the sea "comes to life" (independently). Optional, optional, for an additional fee:
tour of the complex "New Chersonesos" — 500 rubles per person.;
excursion to the Museum of Crimea and Novorossiya — 500 rubles per person.;
excursion to the historical and archaeological museum "Tauric Chersonesos" - 700 rubles per person.
Waiting for the group is 1 hour and return to the hotel or self–return to the hotel.

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Day 3 - Foros Church, Swallow's Nest Castle, Livadia Palace, Yalta embankment tour
Breakfast. Collection for the tour. Late check-out.
Transfer to the Greater Yalta region, a travel tour, acquaintance with the history and sights of the Southern coast of Crimea, picturesque mountain and sea landscapes, inspection of the Foros Church and the Swallow's Nest castle (from the observation deck).
Acquaintance with the Livadia Palace — the summer residence of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II and the venue of the Yalta Conference in 1945: The Great White Palace, the inner chambers, inspection of the monument to the leaders of the "Big Three" and Alexander III, acquaintance with the park and the Holy Cross Church.
Transfer to Yalta, the resort capital of the Southern coast of Crimea, which is rightfully called the "Russian Riviera".
Evening sightseeing walking tour 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 A.S. Pushkin, the Catholic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and numerous mansions that have become an ornament of the resort capital of Crimea.
Late return to the hotel.

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Day 4 - Malakhov kurgan, Sapun mountain, Balaklava
Breakfast. Collection for the tour.
Excursion to Malakhov Kurgan: the defensive Tower of the Kornilov bastion, a command post, a monument to the pilots of the 8th Air Army who took part in the liberation of Sevastopol.
In 2018, a large-scale restoration was carried out on Malakhov Kurgan, during which many monuments of the complex were updated (without visiting the defensive tower).
Acquaintance with the Sapun-gora memorial complex — the site of the decisive battle for Sevastopol during the Great Patriotic War, inspection of the memorial complex and samples of military equipment.
Moving to Balaklava is an amazing "town" famous for its European charm and rich history.
Sightseeing tour of the Balaklava embankment, inspection of the Genoese fortress of Cembalo, the temple of the Twelve Apostles and the famous bay of Listrigon, sung in Homer's poem "Odyssey".
Return to the hotel.
Day 5 - Excursion "Little Jerusalem". Departure
Breakfast. Room release.
Transfer to the Western coast of Crimea. Arrival in Yevpatoria.
Excursion "Little Jerusalem" (the route is recommended for visiting by the UNESCO World Organization): you will have a walking tour of the old town with a tour of the Tekie dervishes — the only Muslim monastery in Crimea, the Armenian church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Jewish synagogue Egiya Kapai, Karaite Kenass — the temple complex of the Crimean Karaites, the Khan-Jami mosque, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Odun Bazaar Kapusa — the main serfs the gate of the medieval Gozlev (Yevpatoria).
During the tour, you will be able to purchase souvenirs and other products of local artisans.
Transfer to Simferopol railway station by 16:30-17:00.
Departure

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Difficulty

Suitable for everyone

Accommodation

Hotel

4 nights

Comfort

Upscale

The tour includes accommodation at the Atlantica 3* hotel (racio rooms).

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

Double room	Single room
29 900	32 900

Discounts:

for children under 12 years old in the main place — 10%, in the additional place — 30%;
for pensioners, 60+ discount — 5%;
discount 2000 rubles. when booking before 11/01/2024. The prices in the table are shown without discount.

It is possible to replace the accommodation facility with a similar level.

Atlantika Sevastopol Hotel is located a 10-minute walk from the sea. It offers air-conditioned rooms. The hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. Room service is available. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A work desk is also provided.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the Atlantika Sevastopol Hotel. Guests can enjoy the bar and relax on the terrace.

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 30 tourists

Minimum age

5 years old

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Group meets at

Simferopol

Included in price

accommodation in rooms with amenities;
meals (1 lunch, 4 breakfasts);
the excursion program;
entrance tickets to museums (Degirmen, Livadia Palace, New Chersonesos, sightseeing tours of Sevastopol, Balaklava, Yevpatoria, Yalta, Sapun Mountain and Malakhov Kurgan);
guide services;
transportation services along the entire route.

Paid extra

railway tickets to Simferopol and back;
4 lunches and dinners;
souvenirs.
additional excursions:
- tour of the complex "New Chersonesos" — 500 rubles per person.;
- excursion to the Museum of Crimea and Novorossiya — 500 rubles per person.;
- excursion to the historical and archaeological museum "Tauric Chersonesos" - 700 rubles per person.

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.

Dates and Prices

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4 – 8 Jan, 2025 5 days 4 nights

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