KAMENETZ-PODOLSKI 1/8, Lit.G, Igorivska str, Kyiv, 04070 tel./fax: +38 044 201-10-60 bluechip.ua
Preliminary program. Day 1. Arrival to Kamenetz-Podolski Check in Breakfast
Walking city tour fortress of Kamenetz-Podolsk The fascinating excursion will allow you to feel the spirit of history and tune in to the future of adventure! You will enjoy the walking tour of the city-fortress of Kamenetz-Podolsk with the visit of Castle Bridge, Russian gate magistrate Cathedral, the Turkish minarets, Armenian church, Franciscan monastery, home Potocki. The oldest office building in Ukraine - the local town hall (XIV c.); majestic temples of different faiths, Cathedral with a minaret; unique waterworks of Russian and Polish gates, through which canyon that surrounded the city was filled with the water in case of a hostile attack. You will check all the basic facilities of Kamenetz, walk across the Market Square, go down into the Smotrich canyon and climb the Castle Bridge, which is popular known as the Turkish one.
Lunch Theatre action and gala dinner in the Old fortress.
The Vikings and Jarl-leading, the music contests and games on the territory of a specially rented for the evening. Old Fortress create the illusion of time travel to the city of the Middle Ages. At the gates of the fortress, the Vikings animators with torches and Jarl master, the owner of the fortress will greet you. You will be taken to a short tour. You will pass the castle arcades; go down into the dark dungeons. Moreover, in order to get water from the well, the strongest and most courageous persons of the group will have to run a large manhole wheel. The background music will sound for you and the tables will be set during all the time when you are in fortress. While you feast, the theatrical performances such as the attack of the Vikings at the squad fortress, the Viking shows: fights, drill will involve the audience to the show. Although you can suddenly become the participants of the events.
Preliminary program. Day 2. Breakfast Types of excursions
Version 1. Quest excursion. Find your treasure in Kamenets! Legend In the ancient town of Kamenetz over Rocky River banks of the river Smotrych many different nations were lived: ancient Russians, Lithuanians, Poles, Armenians and Jews. Located on the island of the old town, it was an impregnable fortress - the capital of the Podolsk region. The wealth of Kamenetz grew every year, attracting envious glances invaders from the south and east. One day, a huge army of Turks and Tatars came under the walls of the city and the fortress. Not only the soldiers of the fortress, but also peaceful citizens took up arms to protect their lives. Each artisan and trader took his place on the walls, towers and bastions of Kamenetz... About two weeks the invaders pressed forward to the city, but the defenders reflected bravely each enemy attack. The elders of the city saw that the forces of the defenders melted away with each passing day, and they started the preparations to surrender. Before the capitulation, all the treasures of Kamenetz were hidden in the vaults of the city dungeons. The citizens took the map with the designation of a secret place where treasures are hidden on the Island of Old Kamenetz, with them retreating from the city. Find these treasures is the dream of many generations... We offer you to find the treasure guessing interesting tasks hidden in the medieval ruins. You will meet a moderator and then after dividing by the teams, you will have a fascinating pedestrian quest.
Version 2. Excursion program in the Khotyn fortress The tribute to the traditions» The Khotyn is one of the most beautiful castles of Ukraine, founded at the beginning of the 11 century by Kiev Prince Vladimir the Great. Whom did not protect its massive strong walls in different times: warriors of Galicia-Volyn principality, the Turks and Poles? The troops of Bohdan Khmelnytsky also captured the fortress. The tour includes a visit to the village of trenches, especially memorable place that is considered Trajanov Val - fortifications being built during the reign of Emperor Trajan. In 2007, Khotyn fortress was entered to the "7 Wonders of Ukraine".
Version 3. The cruise aboard the ship (Dnister river) Treat yourself the wonderful impressions from the romantic and picturesque Podillia and the quiet Dniester waves whisper! You will see the world of beauty Podolsk natural canyons still unseen and fascinated with their beauty.
Version 4. Excursion to Bakotska inflow. The Bakota inflow is on the Dniester reservoir. The picturesque hills, pine forests, wonderful climate they are the part of the National Natural Park "Podilsky Tovtry." You will visit the picturesque Bakota Bay and have a trip to the Bakota cave monastery of ΧIV century. Its ruins and St. Michael's Church with its preserved are situated on steep and precipitous slopes of the White Mountain which is washed by the Gulf of the Dniester River. The monastery was here on a high white mountain in the XI century. The monastery is located on a cliff over a hundred meters of height; monastic cells are located mainly in the caves. It is believed that natural sources that beat the rocks near the monastery are sacred and their water has healing properties.
Lunch Check out. Departure from Kamenetz-Podolsky.
1/8, Lit.G, Igorivska str, Kyiv, 04070 tel./fax: +38 044 201-10-60 bluechip.ua Thank you for attention!