Yalta Tours in Brief

All tours accompanied by a local English speaking guide

The Best of Crimea - 6 1/2 hours

tour of the enchanting Vorontsov Palace. Built between the years 1828 and 1846, one side of the Palace resembles a scottish castle, while the other shows strong byzantine influence.
stroll through a portion of the beautiful 100 acre park
view the "Swallow's Nest" - a turreted medieval style castle perched on a cliff hanging over the sea.
tour of Livadia Palace - summer residence of the Tsar's and host of the Yalta conference.
souvenir shopping at the Palace
superb Crimean style lunch at one of the best local restaurants. Meal includes borscht, black caviar, vodka, and local wine among other delicacies.

Yalta Home Visit - 3 1/2 hours

experience what life is like in the Crimean peninsula of Ukraine

short excursion through Yalta with guide and host-family.

enjoy Ukrainian style tea as you listen to the interesting anecdotes and personal history of Yalta residents while visiting their homes.

Crimean Parks and Palaces - 5 1/2 hours

tour of Livadia Palace, site of the Yalta Conference and former summer residence of the Romanov's. (museum and picture gallery)

drive past "Swallow's Nest" which resembles a turreted medieval castle perched on a cliff jutting out to sea

visit the unique Vorontsov Palace (Alupka Palace), where Churchill stayed during the Yalta conference.

stroll through the grounds of the magnificent palace with excellent views of the sea.

Livadia Palace and Tea Ceremony - 4 hours

tour of Lavadia Palace - used as summer residence for the Romanov's, Stalin and other leaders. Also site of the famed Yalta Conference.

stroll through park which boasts 400 different species of trees, shrubs, and roses.

traditional Russian tea ceremony at Italian courtyard of the Palace.

assortment of Russian and Ukrainian delicacies will be served.

entertainment by a folkloric group who will perform traditional songs.

panoramic tour of the beautiful city of Yalta

Alupka Palace and Wine Tasting - 4hours

scenic tour through Yalta

walking tour of the grand Vorontsov Palace. The building is a bizarre combination of Scottish castle and Arabic fantasy in the setting of an exotic park.

sample 8 varieties of local wines in romantic atmosphere of the Alupka Wine-Tasting Hall.

Palace of Alexander III in Massandra - 2 1/2 hours

guided visit of one of the best architectural constructions on the southern coast of Crimea. View the combinations of baroque, Renaissance and art nouveau style.

architectural and arts museum.

also known as Stalin's dacha, this charming summer palace once received the Russian Imperial family of Romanoff.

the beautiful interior is decorated with memorabilia of all sorts - photos, documents, and letters.

drive through the beautiful winding streets of Yalta

Note: pictures not allowed inside palace

Royal Tour: Romanov's at Crimea- 4 1/2 hours

visit the picturesque settlement of Massandra with guided tour of the palace.

tour of Livadia Palace, a former residence of the Tsars. Visitors will view the private rooms of the Romanoffs in addition to seeing where the Yalta conference took place.

experience a royal multi-course lunch complete with the same dishes that were served to the Romanoffs. Dinner served in the first-class "Livadia" restaurant on the grounds of the Palace with breathtaking views of the grounds and sea. Accompanied by music popular during Russia's royal period.
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Nikitski Botanical Garden plus wine and fruit tasting - Half day tour

tour of the Botanical Garden laid out with beautiful terraces that follow the landscape to the sea.
7,000 species of trees and plants, with a rose garden of over 1,600 varieties. Other curiosities include a 1,000 year old pistachio tree.
sample a variety of locally grown fruits and taste several types of wine.
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