Crimean circumnavigation. Grand Tour - Crimean Around the World (8 days). day Kerch - Kazantipsky reserve - Eastern Crimea
Tour dates: 04.08-09.08.2019, 11.08-16.08.2019, 18.08-23.08.2019, 25.08-30.08.2019, 01.09-06.09.2019, 08.09-13.09.2019, 15.09-20.09.2019, 22.09-27.09.2019
TOUR PROGRAM
1 day:
- Meeting at the airport of Simferopol from 11:30 to 12:00 (near the extreme exit from the airport building, above the exit there is an external inscription “Simferopol”).
- Transfer to Bakhchisaray- the historical capital of the Crimean Khanate, located in the picturesque valley of the Churuk-Su River surrounded by the Crimean Mountains.
- Lunch at 13:00 (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine). Upon request, we offer tasting of Crimean wines (for an additional fee - 350 rubles per person, tea and sweets are provided for children).
- Getting to know the Khan's Palace complex- the residence of the Girey dynasty and the only example of Crimean Tatar architecture and life in the world: the palace mosque, the Council and Court hall, the harem, the Fountain of Tears, famous by Pushkin, the Golden Fountain, the Persian courtyard.
- More free time. If you wish, you can choose from:
- a museum with a mini-zoo “Crimea in the palm of your hand” - the largest miniature park in Crimea, where all the historical, cultural and architectural attractions of the peninsula are collected (adults/children - 400/200 rubles);
- Holy Assumption Cave Monastery and holy spring in the Maryam-Dere gorge (independently);
- coffee shop-museum “Degirmen”, where you will see a model of ancient Bakhchisarai, which comes to life thanks to the effects of light and sound, and also try delicious oriental coffee (adults - 300 rubles, children - 250 rubles). - Moving to Sevastopol via Inkerman, travel information about the St. Clement Cave Monastery and an overview of the medieval fortress of Kalamita.
- Accommodation in one of the city hotels. Dinner.
Day 2:
- Breakfast.
- Visit to the historical and archaeological museum "Chersonese Tauride", included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the only ancient city of the Northern Black Sea region and the place of baptism of Prince Vladimir.
- Sightseeing tour of the center of the hero city of Sevastopol- “the city of Russian sailors”, attracting guests with its unique history and architecture. The excursion includes a visit to the 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 the Sunken Ships. If desired, we offer to take a boat trip along the Sevastopol Bay with a tour of the Black Sea Fleet ship and the sights of the city from the sea (for an additional fee - from 400 rubles).
- Excursion to Sapun Mountain– 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- an amazing town, famous for its European charm and rich history. Sightseeing tour along the Balaklava embankment, inspection of the Genoese fortress of Chembalo, the Temple of the Twelve Apostles and the famous Listrigonian Bay, glorified in Homer’s poem “The Odyssey”.
- Free time. If desired, we offer a boat trip along Balaklava Bay (from 400 rubles) or a visit to the Balaklava History Museum (adult – 300 rubles, child – 150 rubles).
Day 3:
- Breakfast.
- Moving to the southern coast of Crimea, travel excursion, acquaintance with the history and sights of the region, picturesque mountain and sea landscapes, visiting the Foros Church and the Swallow's Nest castle(from the observation deck).
- Moving to the village Miskhor. Ascent by cable car to Mount Ai-Petri, viewing the panorama of the southern coast of Crimea from a bird's eye view.
- Optionally, you can choose to climb to the “teeth” of Ai-Petri (200 rubles) or visit the Geofizicheskaya cave (200 rubles). (In case of bad weather, we replace Ai-Petri with a visit to the Vorontsov Palace). If desired, we offer tasting of Massandra wines (for an additional fee - from 400 rubles (or tasting in the “Sunny Valley”).
- Getting to know the Kharaks park complex- the former estate of Grand Duke G.M. Romanova.
- Transfer to Nikita. Excursion to one of the oldest research centers - Nikitsky Botanical Garden, inspection of a unique collection of southern cultures, cypress and palm alleys, bamboo grove, and every season a visit to amazing flower exhibitions: in the spring - tulips, in the summer - roses, and in the fall - chrysanthemums .
- Accommodation in one of the South Coast hotels. Dinner.
Day 4:
- Breakfast.
- Moving to the Alushta region. Walking tour to the foot of Mount Demerdzhi, overlooking the Valley of Ghosts(the location of the filming of the film “Prisoner of the Caucasus”, “Hearts of Three”, “Sportloto-82”) and a tour of the medieval fortress of Funa.
- Moving to the Eastern coast of Crimea. Stop at the lighthouse temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. A visit to the factory of elite Crimean wines “Solnechnaya Dolina” with tasting (if possible, for an additional fee (from 550 rubles per person) or exchange for a tasting of Massandra wines (in Alupka).
- Moving to Sudak. Excursion to the Genoese fortress in Sudak- a unique complex of fortifications of the Middle Ages.
- Accommodation in one of the hotels in Eastern Crimea. Dinner.
Day 5:
- Breakfast.
- Transfer to Feodosia. Sightseeing tour of the city with a visit to the grave of I.K. Aivazovsky, the Armenian Church of St. Sarkis, the Mufti-Jami Mosque, the fortress complex of the Genoese fortress and churches in Quarantine, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, the Fountain of I.K. Aivazovsky.
- Free time. We offer an optional excursion to the art gallery of I.K. Aivazovsky - one of the oldest museums in Russia and the first public gallery in the south of the country, the collection of which includes unique works by the great Russian marine painter and other famous artists (for an additional fee: adults - 350 rubles, children - 175 rubles) or the house-museum of A. Green (adult – 150 rubles, child – 75 rubles).
- Transfer to Koktebel, acquaintance with a popular resort. Free time.
- Upon request we offer:
- visit to the Koktebel Vintage Wine Factory (excursion – 350 rubles, tasting – 350 rubles),
- excursion to the house-museum of M. Voloshin (for an additional fee: adults - 200 rubles),
- a boat trip along the Kara-Dag mountain to the Golden Gate (from 700 rubles). - Visit to the Uzun-syrt plateau- the cradle of Soviet gliding. If the weather is favorable, paragliding or hang gliding is possible (for an additional fee).
- Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 6:
- Breakfast.
- Moving to the city of Old Crimea. Excursion to the house-museum of A. Green- the oldest museum in the city and the first memorial museum of the writer.
- Transfer to the village of Topolevka, travel information about the monastery. Visit to the Toplovsky Monastery of St. Paraskeva(on your own, without a guide, walk around the territory, visit healing springs, bathe in the font).
- Transfer to Belogorsk. Inspection of the amazingly large Suvorov Oak and White Rock (Ak-kaya)- a unique natural monument, where the films “The Headless Horseman”, “The Man from Capuchin Boulevard”, “9th Company”, etc. were filmed. Lunch (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine).
- Moving to the Taigan lion park- Europe's first and largest safari park, where 60 African lions, 40 tigers and many other animals live freely (optional, for an additional fee: adult - 1000 rubles, child - 500 rubles).
- Transfer to the Simferopol airport at 18:00 – 18:30. Departure.
| Tour cost per person, rubles | Dates 2019: | Double occupancy | Single occupancy | March, April | 24.03 – 29.0319900 | 22900 | 14.04 – 19.0419900 | 22900 | 21.04 – 26.0419900 | 22900 | May | 30.04 – 05.0521900 | 25900 | 07.05 – 12.0520900 | 23900 | 12.05 – 17.0520900 | 23900 | 19.05 – 24.0520900 | 23900 | 26.05 – 31.0520900 | 23900 | June | 02.06 – 07.0621900 | 24900 | 09.06 – 14.0621900 | 24900 | 16.06 – 21.0623900 | 25900 | 23.06 – 28.0623900 | 25900 | July | 30.06 – 05.0724900 | 29900 | 07.07 – 12.0724900 | 29900 | 14.07 – 19.0724900 | 29900 | 21.07 – 26.0724900 | 29900 | 27.07 – 01.0824900 | 29900 | August | 04.08 – 09.08 | 24900 | 29900 | 11.08 – 16.0824900 | 29900 | 18.08 – 23.0824900 | 29900 | 25.08 – 30.0824900 | 29900 | September | 01.09 – 06.0924900 | 29900 | 08.09 – 13.0924900 | 29900 | 15.09 – 20.0923900 | 25900 | 22.09 – 27.0923900 | 25900 | October | 29.09 – 04.1021900 | 23900 | 06.10 – 11.1021900 | 23900 | 20.10 – 25.1020900 | 22900 | Included in the price: accommodation in rooms with private facilities, meals (half board), guide services, entrance tickets to museums (Khan's Palace, Chersonesus, ride by cable car to Ai-Petri, Kharaks estate, Nikitsky Botanical Garden, visit to the Funa fortress, Genoese fortress, visit A. Green's house-museum, sightseeing tour of Sevastopol, Sapun Mountain, Balaklava, Feodosia), transport services along the entire route, insurance. | Not included in price: travel to Simferopol and back, optional excursions (price is indicated in the tour program). | Discounts for children under 12 years old in the main place - 10%, in an additional place - 30%. Children are accepted from 5 years old (due to the richness of the program and the increased workload for children). For pensioners 60+, a 5% discount is provided, with supporting documents. |
1 day Simferopol - Kerch
Meeting guests at the NEW Simferopol airport from 11:30 to 12:00 (near the last exit, opposite the arrival terminal, above the exit there is an external sign “Simferopol”).
Joining in Belogorsk(at 13:00, restaurant “Ak-kaya”),in the city of Kerch(at 15:00 at the bus station, or in the center near Mount Mithridates)
(please inform the manager in advance about joining in Kerch or Belogorsk).
Moving to Belogorsk. Lunch (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine).
Moving to Kerch- a hero city, one of the oldest cities in the world, the capital of the Bosporan kingdom, the place of death of the legendary Pontic king Mithridates V. Sightseeing tour of Kerch with a visit to the Temple of John the Baptist (8th century), a climb to Mount Mithridates, an overview of the Kerch Strait and the Kerch Bridge.
Accommodation in one of the hotels in Kerch. Dinner.
Day 2 Kerch - Kazantip Reserve - Eastern Crimea
Visit Adzhimushkay Memorial- underground exhibition of the museum of the heroic defense of the Adzhimushkai quarries during the Great Patriotic War, Royal Mound (IV century BC - Bosporan Kingdom), three-hundred-year-old Turkish fortress Yeni-Kale (optional).
Transfer to Shchelkino village . Getting to know the Kazantip Nature Reserve, a fossil atoll reef of an ancient warm sea. Holidays on the Azov Sea (in summer).
Accommodation in one of the hotels in Eastern Crimea. Dinner.
Day 3 Feodosia - Koktebel
Breakfast.
Transfer to Feodosia. Sightseeing tour of Feodosia with a tour of the grave of I.K. Aivazovsky, the Armenian Church of St. Sarkis, the Mufti-Jami Mosque, the fortress complex of the Genoese fortress and churches in Karantina, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, the Fountain of I.K. Aivazovsky.
We offer an optional excursion* to the I.K. Aivazovsky art gallery - one of the oldest museums in Russia and the first public gallery in the south of the country, the collection of which includes unique works by the great Russian marine painter and other famous artists (for an additional fee: adults - 350 rubles, children - 175 rubles).
Transfer to Koktebel, acquaintance with a popular resort. Free time.
We offer a boat trip* along the Kara-Dag Mountain to the Golden Gate (from 700 rubles) or a visit* to the Koktebel Vintage Wine Factory (excursion - 350 rubles, tasting - 350 rubles).
4 day Southern coast of Crimea, Partenit
Moving to the south coast of Crimea, travel excursion, acquaintance with picturesque mountain and sea landscapes. Stop at the lighthouse temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.
Moving to n.Nikita. Excursion to one of the oldest research centers - "Nikita Botanical Garden", viewing a unique collection of southern cultures, a cypress and palm alley, a bamboo grove, and every season visiting amazing flower exhibitions: in the spring - tulips, in the summer - roses, and in the fall - chrysanthemums.
Transfer to Massandra. If desired, we offer to visit the palace* Alexander III in Massandra- the former “Stalin” state dacha, and now a museum dedicated to the royal Romanov dynasty (for an additional fee: adult - 350 rubles, child - 150 rubles).
Accommodation in one of the South Coast hotels. Dinner.
5 day Southern coast of Crimea, Ai-Petri - Alupka
Moving to p.Miskhor. Ascent by cable car to Mount Ai-Petri, viewing the panorama of the southern coast of Crimea from a bird's eye view. Free time.
If desired, we offer a choice of climbing* to the “teeth” of Ai-Petri (200 rubles) or visiting* the Geofizicheskaya cave (200 rubles).
Excursion to Vorontsov Palace Museum in Alupka- the summer residence of the Governor-General Count M. S. Vorontsov and the most romantic architectural monument of Crimea, a park which is considered a masterpiece of landscape art. Up close Vorontsovsky Park There is a tasting room where you can taste* the famous Massandra wines (for an additional fee - from 450 rubles).
Getting to know the Kharaks park complex- the former estate of Grand Duke G.M. Romanova. Relax on the beach (in summer).
Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 6 South Coast - Sevastopol
Moving to Sevastopol, travel excursion, inspection Castle "Swallow's Nest" And Foros Church(from the observation deck).
Acquaintance with the park and memorial complex on Istorichesky Boulevard. Inspection exhibition “Panoramas of the Defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855.”- the creation of the famous Russian artist Franz Roubaud.
Visit to the Civil Defense Museum, created on the basis of the existing S-2 anti-nuclear shelter.
Sightseeing tour of the center of the hero city of Sevastopol- “the city of Russian sailors”, attracting guests with its unique history and architecture. The excursion includes a visit to the 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 the Sunken Ships.
Boat trip* along the Sevastopol Bay with inspection by a ship of the Black Sea Fleet and the sights of the city from the sea (optional, for an additional fee of 400 rubles).
Accommodation in one of the hotels in Sevastopol. Dinner.
Day 7 Sevastopol - Balaklava
Visit to the historical and archaeological museum "Chersonese Tauride", included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the only ancient city of the Northern Black Sea region and the place of baptism of Prince Vladimir.
Excursion to Sapun Mountain- 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 Balaclava- an amazing “town”, famous for its European charm and rich history. Sightseeing tour along the Balaklava embankment, inspection of the Genoese fortress of Chembalo, the Temple of the Twelve Apostles and the famous Listrigonian Bay, glorified in Homer’s poem “The Odyssey”.
Upon request*, we offer:
Visit to the Balaklava underground museum complex - a former top-secret anti-nuclear submarine shelter (adult - 300 rubles, child - 100 rubles);
Visit to the Balaklava History Museum (adult - 300 rubles, child - 150 rubles);
Boat trip along Balaklava Bay (from 400 rubles).
Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 8 Bakhchisaray - Simferopol
Transfer to Bakhchisaray- the historical capital of the Crimean Khanate, located in the picturesque valley of the Churuk-Su River surrounded by the Crimean Mountains.
Getting to know the Khan's Palace complex- the residence of the Girey dynasty and the only example of Crimean Tatar architecture and life in the world: the palace mosque, the Council and Court hall, the harem, the Fountain of Tears, famous by Pushkin, the Golden Fountain, the Persian courtyard.
Lunch (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine).
Upon request, we offer tasting* of Crimean wines (for an additional fee - 350 rubles per person, tea and sweets are provided for children).
More free time. If you wish, you can choose from:
Museum with a mini-zoo “Crimea in the palm of your hand” is the largest miniature park in Crimea, where all the historical, cultural and architectural attractions of the peninsula are collected (adults/children - 400/200 rubles);
Holy Assumption Cave Monastery and holy spring in the Maryam-Dere gorge (independently);
Coffee house-museum "Degirmen", where you will see a model of ancient Bakhchisarai, which comes to life thanks to the effects of light and sound, and also try delicious oriental coffee (adult - 300 rubles, child - 250 rubles).
Transfer to Simferopol airport at 16:00-16:30. Departure.
Meeting at the Simferopol railway station from 10:30 to 11:00 (near the Pigeons fountain), at the Simferopol airport from 11:30 to 12:00 (near the yellow building, at the entrance with columns). Transfer to Feodosia. Lunch at 14:00. Sightseeing tour of the city with inspection of the grave of I.K. Aivazovsky, the Armenian Church of St. Sarkis, the Mufti-Jami Mosque, the fortress complex of the Genoese fortress and churches in Karantina, the monument to Afanasy Nikitin, the Fountain of I.K. Aivazovsky. We offer an optional excursion to the art gallery of I.K. Aivazovsky (adults - 250 rubles, children - 125 rubles) or the house-museum of A. Green (adults - 150 rubles, children - 60 rubles). Accommodation in one of the hotels in Eastern Crimea. Dinner.
Day 2 - Tuesday: Feodosia - Koktebel
Breakfast. Excursion to the Genoese fortress. Free time. Excursion to the New World: relict juniper grove, Golitsyn trail, Cape Kapchik, through grotto, Mount Koba-Kaya, Shalyapin grotto, Blue (Robber) Bay, Blue (Tsarskaya) and Green Bay. Optional visit to the company store at the Novy Svet champagne wine factory. Transfer to Koktebel. Free time. If desired, we offer an excursion to the house-museum of M. Voloshin (adults - 150 rubles, children - 60 rubles) or a boat trip (from 500 rubles). Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 3 - Wednesday: Koktebel - Southern coast of Crimea
Breakfast. Excursion along the southern coast of Crimea. Stop at the lighthouse temple of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Transfer to Gurzuf. Free time. For everyone, we invite you to visit the dacha-museum of A.P. Chekhov in Gurzuf (adults - 100 rubles, children - 50 rubles) or the A.S. Pushkin (adults – 100 rubles, children – 60 rubles). Transfer to Nikita. Excursion to one of the oldest research centers - Nikitsky Botanical Garden, inspection of a unique collection of southern cultures, cypress and palm alleys, bamboo grove. If desired, we offer an excursion to the palace of Alexander III in Massandra (adults - 300 rubles, children - 150 rubles). Accommodation in one of the South Coast hotels. Dinner.
Day 4 - Thursday: Southern coast of Crimea
Breakfast. Inspection of the Swallow's Nest castle (from the observation deck). Excursion to the Vorontsov Palace Museum in Alupka - the most romantic architectural monument of Crimea (with a walk in the park). Tasting of Massandra wines (optional, for an additional fee - from 350 rubles). Acquaintance with the former estate of Grand Duke G.M. Romanov in Kharaks. Relaxation on the beach. If desired, we offer an excursion to the Livadia Palace - the summer residence of the Russian Emperor Nicholas II (adults - 350 rubles, children - 100 rubles). Return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 5 - Friday: Southern coast of Crimea - Sevastopol
Breakfast. Transfer to Sevastopol, on the way inspection of the Foros Church (from the observation deck). Sightseeing tour of Sevastopol with a visit to the Grafskaya pier, Nakhimov Square, the memorial to the Heroic Defense of Sevastopol 1941-1942, the monument to A.I. Kazarsky - the very first monument in the city, Primorsky Boulevard, the monument to the Sunken Ships. Visit to the historical and archaeological reserve "Tavrichesky Chersonesos". Boat trip through the bays of the city (optional, for an additional fee of 400 rubles). Transfer to Bakhchisarai. Getting to know the city. Lunch (with elements of Crimean Tatar cuisine). Transfer to the railway station of Simferopol by 17:30, to the airport by 18:00 – 18:30. Departure.