Weekend tours to Kiev are a great idea for a free weekend and exploring Kiev sights. Kiev is a stunningly beautiful city that deserves admiration. And even such a short trip will give you a lot of impressions.
Since the journey itself will be short, it would be an unforgivable mistake to waste time on a long journey. That is why when organizing a weekend tour to Kiev, people choose air travel.
The average travel time is three and a half hours, and the cost of an economy class is from 9,300 rubles. The total price of a three-day Kiev tour for two people (the cost includes paid tickets in both directions and a hotel room) starts from 41,000 rubles.
Pilgrimage tours
Pilgrimage tours of the weekend to Kiev have been a success. The capital of Ukraine attracts numerous pilgrims who want to visit local temples.
The first visit worth planning during the pilgrimage tour is a visit to the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra. Once upon a time, the first monks, in an attempt to escape the bustle of the world, sought solitude in the caves on the banks of the Dnieper. It is on this place that today a huge Orthodox complex rises, made up of numerous churches and bell towers.
Another pearl of Orthodox Kiev, the St. Michael's Cathedral, is located on the European Square. Of particular interest here - if we consider this place from a tourist and excursion point of view - mosaics and original design of frescoes. The carillon deserves no less attention, the sounds of which are carried over the whole of Kiev.
And of course, you need to include the Hagia Sophia in the list of places to visit. The building is very ancient and unique.
Sightseeing Kiev
The guests of the city traditionally begin their first walk around Kiev from Khreshchatyk, the main street of the city. It is very convenient that on weekends car traffic is prohibited here and Khreshchatyk becomes completely pedestrian.
It is imperative to walk along the Andreevsky Spusk. There is a huge variety of souvenir shops and ruins where you can buy many interesting things and souvenirs as a keepsake of your trip.
If you have the time and desire, then it is worth visiting Pirogovo. This is an open-air museum. The exposition presented here is completely devoted to the history of Ukraine. In addition to viewing the exhibition, guests are offered to appreciate the taste of national cuisine.
An excellent panorama of Kiev in the evening opens from the monument dedicated to the founders of the city.
