Private Guided Tour of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
Kyiv, Ukraine
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 2 hours
Discover one of the main Kiev attractions on a fascinating, private, guided-tour. Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and is a must-visit place for all who travel to Kiev. You will enjoy the atmosphere of this holy place and learn many interesting facts from an expert guide.
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Discover one of the main Kiev attractions on a fascinating, private, guided-tour. Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and is a must-visit place for all who travel to Kiev. You will enjoy the atmosphere of this holy place and learn many interesting facts from an expert guide.
Meet your local guide at the main entrance to Lavra, and discover this world famous attraction – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on a 2-hour walking tour.
Once you enter Lavra, you’ll be amazed at the beauty and splendor of this monastery. The date of the foundation of Lavra is 1051, and it is one of the most sacred places in Ukraine. Wandering through the Lavra paved paths, you will see restored Dormition Cathedral and admire their architectural style.
Next, your guide will show you a marvelous bell tower that dominates the whole territory of the monastery.You may have a chance to climb it's stairs and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city.
The highlight of this tour is a visit of the famous Lavra Caves - a place where hermit monks ones lived. It is now open to visitors and many people from all over the world come here to worship the holly relics of Saints.
You will hear a lot of interesting information about the life and traditions of monks and about the role Lavra plays in the capital’s life.
There are also various museums in the close-by to Lavra, such as the Museum of book printing and the Museum of Micro miniatures. You can visit them in your free time after the tour.
Meet your local guide at the main entrance to Lavra, and discover this world famous attraction – Kiev-Pechersk Lavra on a 2-hour walking tour.
Once you enter Lavra, you’ll be amazed at the beauty and splendor of this monastery. The date of the foundation of Lavra is 1051, and it is one of the most sacred places in Ukraine. Wandering through the Lavra paved paths, you will see restored Dormition Cathedral and admire their architectural style.
Next, your guide will show you a marvelous bell tower that dominates the whole territory of the monastery.You may have a chance to climb it's stairs and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the city.
The highlight of this tour is a visit of the famous Lavra Caves - a place where hermit monks ones lived. It is now open to visitors and many people from all over the world come here to worship the holly relics of Saints.
You will hear a lot of interesting information about the life and traditions of monks and about the role Lavra plays in the capital’s life.
There are also various museums in the close-by to Lavra, such as the Museum of book printing and the Museum of Micro miniatures. You can visit them in your free time after the tour.
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