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4-Day Adventure in Crimea

Welcome to a place, which surprises with its amazing mountains, warm sea, mild climate, extensive history, and magnificent architecture. The unique nature of the Crimean Peninsula is brilliant at any time of the year: not only in hot summers but also in warm winters

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Exciting Adventure and Memorable Impressions

During your 4-day tour, you will have the opportunity to visit palaces of incredible beauty, such as Khan’s Palace, the symbol of Crimea the Swallow’s Nest, the Vorontsov Palace, the Livadia Palace, and others. You will be able to taste wines of the royal level, enjoy a boat trip on Balaklava Bay, and see an ancient city Chersonesus Taurica, from where Christianity started spreading all over ancient Russia. An exciting adventure and memorable impressions are guaranteed.

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Your Travel Plan

1^st day of the itinerary

Khan's Palace and Chersonesus Taurica

Welcome to Crimea! After your arrival in Simferopol, the excursion program will begin. On a comfortable bus, we will start our Crimean adventure from Khan’s Palace, one of the best-known Muslim palaces in Europe. Built in the 16th century, it was the residence of the Crimean Tatar Khans during the existence of the Crimean Khanate. The architectural ensemble contains the Main Mosque, the Falcon Tower, the Palace of the Khans, and some other buildings.

In the afternoon we will visit Chersonesus Taurica, an ancient city founded by the Greeks in the 5th century B.C. It came to desolation after the raids of the nomads. In this place, ancient mosaics, excavations of theater, numerous basilicas, and households of the town have been preserved. You will also see St. Vladimir Cathedral where Prince Vladimir was baptized in 988 and then brought Christianity to the Kievan Rus. In the evening we will arrive at the hotel in Sevastopol for overnight.

A two-story palace or castle with green trees in front of it

2^nd day of the itinerary

Balaklava, Swallow's Nest and Vorontsov Palace

This day will be full of impressions! After breakfast, we will enjoy a boat trip on Balaklava Bay. The bay is cut deep into the crevice of the rock massif and surrounded by picturesque instagrammable views.

After the boat trip, we will visit the Swallow’s Nest in Yalta. This palace was uilt in 1912 on the top of the 40-meter high Aurora Cliff in a Neo-Gothic design and belonged to Baron von Stengel, a German oil industrialist. The building on the cliff looks very romantic and fascinating. The Swallow’s Nest has become the symbol of Crimea.

In the afternoon you will see the Vorontsov Palace in Alupka. It was built in the 19th century for Duke Michael Vorontsov, a Russian nobleman, and Anglomaniac. The palace was projected by Edward Blore, the architect of the British crown, who also took part in constructing the Buckingham Palace. In the architecture of the Vorontsov Palace, Blore combined different styles – English, Neo-Moorish, and Gothic.

In the evening we will go to the hotel in Yalta for overnight.

The palace built of white Crimean limestone in the Neo-Renaissance style, palace in Italian style with portico, a garden with a fountain in front of the palace

3^rd day of the itinerary

Livadia Palace, Massandra Winery and Palace

After breakfast, we will go to the Livadia Palace near Yalta. It was the southern residence of Russian tsars from Alexander II to Nicholas II. After World War II in 1945, this palace was the venue of the Yalta Conference that brought together three leaders, Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt, to discuss new world partition. During the conference, the palace was the residence of the American delegation headed by Franklin Roosevelt In the afternoon get ready to feel the atmosphere of Massandra Palace and Winery. We will visit Massandra Palace, built in the 19th century in the French style. It was the villa of Russian Emperor Alexander III. You can take beautiful pictures here because the façade is really incredible.

Afterward, we are going to visit Massandra Winery. In the 19th century, it provided the Imperial Court with exceptional wines. Nowadays the quality of its wines has achieved international fame and acknowledgment. It is a great chance to taste local versions of dessert wines like Madeiras, Sherries, Ports, and especially astonishing Muscats.

In the evening we will come back to the hotel. You will have free time.

Departure

Last Minute Sightseeing and Shopping

Now you can explore the city by yourself and do some last-minute shopping. Then you will be transferred to the airport. Now it’s time to say goodbye to Russia. Hope to see you again!