Large expedition "Calypso" in Ukraine + yachting, rafting and caving

Day 1.

8:30 Arrival in Kyiv. Meeting at the airport. Obtaining visas upon arrival in Ukraine.Transfer to the hotel. Settlement. Breakfast in the hotel. A little time for rest. City-tour in Kyiv: we will start from Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, Bessarabska Square, Khreshchatyk, and Independence Square, Valery Lobanovsky Dynamo Stadium, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Mariinsky Park and Palace, Glory Square, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, St. , Golden Gate and other objects of the city of Kyiv. And then we are waiting for Andreevsky Descent and one of the visiting cards of Kyiv - Andreevsky Church. In the buildings along the Kiev Montmartre street, there are art galleries, exhibitions, theaters and art workshops. Numerous Ukrainian souvenir shops are located under the open sky. Lunch at Ukrainian colorful cafe. Departure for an excursion to the Museum of Architecture and Life "Pirogovo". "All Ukraine in one day" - this is how you can characterize a visit to this open-air museum. Here, among the most picturesque landscape, you will be lucky to find out: what is the difference between the Carpathians and Polesie, Podolia and Transcarpathia, etc. Ukrainian huts, mills, churches, household items, handicrafts — all this will reveal the soul of the Ukrainian people for you. You will have the opportunity to look at the spinning potter's wheel, go to the "tavern" or "kulishna", ride horses around the neighborhood, breathe in the clean air of Ukraine! And great photos to remember! Return to Kyiv. Delicious dinner in the cafe of the city. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning we go on an excursion to National Museum "Chernobyl". On April 26, 1986, the largest man-made radioecological disaster of our time occurred - a nuclear accident at the fourth power unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The purpose of creating the museum exposition is to help humanity comprehend the Chernobyl accident as a real factor in the certainty of the possible death of our civilization, to comprehend the lessons of the tragedy in all spheres of life, to prevent the world from forgetting these lessons, to become a warning to the generations of the next millennium. Many of the materials presented in the museum were published for the first time - documents, maps marked "Secret", photographs. All these unique exhibits, including relics from the exclusion zone (old icons, folk art, local crafts, everyday life of the inhabitants of Ukrainian Polissya), and personal belongings of the liquidators, make us think about the most painful problems of the present, including environmental, social, spiritual losses caused by the disaster. Then tourists will have an excursion to one of the most famous symbols of Kyiv and Ukraine - Monument "Motherland"Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II. The colossal 62-meter statue of the Motherland (102 m with a pedestal) is made of special stainless steel and assembled using a special crane. Memorial Complex "Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II occupies 10 hectares on a hill on the right bank of the Dnieper. It contains a giant bowl of the Eternal Flame, an exhibition of military equipment from the Second World War, as well as post-war years, an alley of the Cities of Heroes. Along the slopes of the Dnieper there is a main alley that goes to the gallery of the Main Entrance leading to the square and the museum building. The sculptures of the gallery personify the heroic defense of the USSR border from the German attack, the horrors of the German occupation, partisan struggle, the labor feat of the rear, the battle for the Dnieper. Lunch at a city cafe. The picture of the day will be incomplete if we do not go to the Kievan Rus park. Ancient Kyiv in the "Park Kievan Rus" is the only and inimitable in the history of mankind the reconstruction and construction of one of the most famous and at the same time the most mysterious medieval city of Eastern Europe - Ancient Kyiv of the 5th-13th centuries, the capital of the great medieval state - Kievan Rus, - in the size of its historical center, known as Detynets of Kyiv or the City of Vladimir. Its architectural image is being reconstructed in full, on a scale of 1:1, taking into account the knowledge of modern science. It also recreates the atmosphere of Kievan Rus. Dinner in a cafe of oriental cuisine in the city or country complex "Partizan". Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 3

Departure by bus from Kyiv. Our first stop is Medzhybizh. Medzhybizh castle - This is an old defensive structure at the junction of the Buzhok and Southern Bug rivers, hence the unusual name of the settlement. A fortress existed in this place as early as the 13th century. The length of the fortress is 130 m, the highest point is 17 m, and the thickness of individual walls is up to 4 m. Further along the way we have a city on a stone - Kamianets-Podilskyi and the Old Fort. An exciting photo quest awaits us in this amazing city. Satisfied and happy we go to the hotel for the night.

Day 4

This day will give you a storm of emotions! 'Cause we're going to Bakotu Overnight! A city that is not on the mapJ On the way, we will have a unique phyto-excursion with tasting. After that, we will visit the rock monastery, go down to the shore and sail on a boat to the camp site "Teremki"*. Landscapes of the Dniester canyon of indescribable beauty are waiting for you (optional — 220 UAH). The Dniester Canyon is a geological miracle of nature. After which, if desired, we are waiting for: fish soup, barbecue, swimming in the canyon, a phyto-excursion and nature of indescribable beauty.

Day 5

Morning departure to Mlinki. GREAT THINGS ARE WAITING FOR US!!:) Namely — spelunking to Mlynky cave: Northern region (about 3 hours). Route of the first level of difficulty "To the North". You will get acquainted with the technique of moving in the cave, learn to distinguish between galleries and halls, see crystals and lamellar gypsum, pass one of the narrowest places in the cave - the "Devil's Throat" manhole. Dinner. With unforgettable impressions, we are going to Verkhovyna to have a good rest.

Day 6

After a delicious breakfast, we are going to have an active rest! In front - fascinating rafting on the Black Cheremosh (optional - 650 UAH). Rafting passes through the most extreme section of the river, where the most important rapids of the Black Cheremosh are located. Rafting will be an unforgettable addition to our trip. After a delicious lunch, we will rest spiritually (on our own). We will visit the museum of Hutsul life, listen to the playing of folk musical instruments. Then we will plunge into the atmosphere of unexpected ringing of bells and frightening sounds of the creaking floor, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about the ancient culture of the Carpathian molfars. You will hear unique Hutsul stories about magic and molfars, their unusual abilities and secrets. And this is just the beginning ...)) After all, ahead is a meeting with a real molfar))) This day will be remembered forever! We return to the hotel for the night.

Day 7

Early in the morning, have breakfast and drive to Rakhiv in search of adventure. And we will go to car GAZ 66! This is a kind of SUV for the Carpathians, which the locals also call "Hammer". Ahead - Lake Brebeneskul alpine lake of the Ukrainian Carpathians, height 1801 m above sea level. On the way we will stop at a mineral spring and Lemska valley to get acquainted with the management of the Poloninsky economy in the highlands. From the meadow to Brebeneskul Lake we will go on foot. The road runs along a picturesque stream with numerous cascades, with a variety of alpine vegetation. A little tired, we go to taste Transcarpathian dishes at a picnic in the mountains. After a busy day, tired, but satisfied, we go to the hotel.

Day 8

After a good breakfast we go further in search of adventure. On the way, we make a stop at Business. After all, it is the geographical center of Europe. Then we go for a tasting Rural cheese factory. We will visit Nyzhnye Selishche, where we will see how real Transcarpathian cheeses are made. Get ready for delicious tastings! 🙂 Moving to Iza - this village is known throughout Ukraine for its craftsmen wicker weaving. Where you can buy a stylish wicker basket as a keepsake. One of the most interesting places in the Transcarpathian region is Ostrich farm. Where are we going next. Funny birds with the heads of chicks, but long and very powerful legs and predatory beaks, can not only be admired. You will be able to feed the birds, which will look at you with no less curiosity with their big black eyes. And the smallest ones can even be stroked. Ostriches are practically omnivores, and they will be happy with both the grass growing around them and bread, apples and other simple foods. After a busy day, we rest in a cozy hotel in the city of Mukachevo.

Day 9

After breakfast, today we will have an all-inclusive holiday. We start the morning in a royal way - with a walk around the castle Palanok. The city is somewhere below, and the outpost is open to all eyes and winds, and only behind, in the north, the volcanic Carpathians rise.
After a walk, we go to the famous thermal baths Kosino (optional). Thermal waters in Kosino have a unique composition, and therefore are known for their healing properties. After the baths we plunge into the fascinating world of wines "Chizay" in Beregovo (optional). You can plunge into the fascinating world of "Chizay" wines, visit the wine storages, join the mystery of the production of a noble drink and get acquainted with the products of the winery in a specialized Tasting Room. Walk, relax, relax!

Day 10

We have breakfast and go to the city-gift and the city-mystery - in Lviv! A gift, because when choosing what to give to his eldest son Leo for the wedding, King Danilo of Galicia did not come up with anything better than Lviv. A mystery, because no matter how many times you have been here and how well you know the city, it still zealously keeps its secrets. And opens them only to the most observant. What we will try to do today during quest around this medieval city. Overwhelmed with good emotions, we go to the settlement in the hotel. And we walk until the morning - after all, Lviv at night is beautiful! 

Day 11

We have breakfast at the hotel and drive to Shatsky lakes. Where is the safari waiting for us! You will be able to go on a driving expedition and see the wild nature of the lake region. Everything will be like in a real rally, because the vast majority of the way will pass through unpaved, forest roads and swamps. But do not be afraid - it will be very interesting, because you will get acquainted with a whole necklace of lakes, each of which will amaze you with its unique landscapes and landscapes. We guarantee good impressions, great photos and meeting new friends! And all this together with pleasant memories will remain with you forever! 

Day 12

We have breakfast and enjoy the rest, which is coming to an end. For those who wish: we invite you to excursions walks on Lake Svityaz on the yacht "NOON", during which you will hear stories about the lake itself, the history of its origin, legends, and some interesting facts about the island on Lake Svityaz. You can also take a walk around the island and enjoy the picturesque views. 
The captain of the yacht is an experienced skipper who has repeatedly sailed the seas and oceans, with many years of experience. After the walk, we have lunch and go home. Waiting for us along the way tunnel of love — the most romantic place in Ukraine. It seems that a landscape designer has worked here - the green walls are so beautifully reduced. By visiting it, you will be convinced that the best architect is nature! Ukraine is amazing! We bring a sea of unforgettable impressions, incredible adventures, as well as new and funny photos home with us.

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Hotels 3 *
Raziohotel Yamskaya 3* — Kiev
Hotel Chain “7 Days”, Kamianets-Podilskyi
Park-hotel "Teremki", Bakota
Verhovel Hotel, Verkhovyna
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments, Rakhiv
premier hotel, Mykachevo
Modern Art Hotel 3* — Lviv
Galicky Dvir Hotel, Shatsky Lake

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Hotels4 *
BAKKARA 4* — Kiev
Kleopatra 4 Kamianets-Podilskyi Park-hotel "Teremki", Bakota
Verhovel Hotel, Verkhovyna
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments, Rakhiv
premier hotel, Mykachevo
Premier Hotel Dnister 4* — Lviv
Galicky Dvir Hotel, Shatsky Lake

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834

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Hotels 4 * +
Cosmopolite 4*+ — Kiev
Kleopatra 4*, Kamianets-Podilskyi
Park-hotel "Teremki", Bakota
Verhovel Hotel, Verkhovyna
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments, Rakhiv
premier hotel, Mykachevo
NOBILIS HOTEL 4+ — Lviv
Galicky Dvir Hotel, Shatsky Lake

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934

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Hotels 5 *
Fairmont Grand Hotel 5* – Kiev
Kleopatra 4*, Kamianets-Podilskyi
Park-hotel "Teremki", Bakota
Verhovel Hotel, Verkhovyna
Rakhiv Hotel & Apartments, Rakhiv
premier hotel, Mykachevo
Astoria Hotel 5* – Lviv
Galicky Dvir Hotel, Shatsky Lake

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