In the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea coast there is a city with a long history - Sevastopol. During the years of the existence of the USSR, it was closed to tourists. Only in 1996 this restriction was lifted. Founded in 1735, a small settlement became the main base of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Empire. Monuments and artifacts of ancient and medieval civilizations have been preserved on the administrative territory. The city is famous for its historical sites associated with its heroic defense. Excursions in Sevastopol will open up a lot of attractions for tourists that carry unique information.
Temple of the Sun - a place of power in the Crimean mountains
Vacationers, accompanied by a professional guide, will climb the pass called Laspi South. Behind it, travelers, following a picturesque path, will find themselves on the top of Ilyas Kaya Mountain. During the walk, inquisitive guests of Crimea will learn various stories and legends associated with these places, demonstrating the beauty of the nature of the western part of the peninsula.
Along the way, you can quench your thirst with water from a crystal clear spring. Having overcome the descent from the natural steps, the tourists will come out to the rocky plateau - the center of the altar of the Temple of the Sun. Here in the 10th century was built one of the first Christian churches of the Crimea - the temple of St. Elijah. While the members of the expedition will explore the surroundings and enjoy the surrounding splendor of the mountain landscape, the organizer of the voyage will light a fire, cook and treat everyone with a delicious and hearty lunch.
Tourists will be pleased to hear that, according to an old legend, wishes made here will definitely come true. After a short rest, the group will descend to Laspi Bay, where an exciting walk will end with a swim in the warm sea bay. Those who wish can return together with the accompanying person to the starting point of the route.
Neparade Sevastopol
Individual walks are attractive because the limited number of participants in the voyage (up to 10 people) gives the guide the opportunity to answer all the questions of the curious guests of the city. The cognitive route will be led by a cheerful connoisseur of local attractions. He will meet the group near the monument to Nakhimov, according to a preliminary agreement.
The program of the route includes a visit to the main Lenin street. Then the excursionists will ascend to the Cathedral of St. Vladimir - the necropolis of Russian admirals on the central city hill. Further along the way, the participants of the tour will stand at the entrance to the underground, as well as visit Lazarev Square, descend to the shore of Artillery Bay and get an unforgettable impression of the grandiose sunset over the city.
The tour organizer will tell several little-known stories about how the legendary commander Suvorov deceived the Turkish Pasha, which led to the death of Admiral Kornilov, and much more. The walking time will take 2.5 hours.
Unknown Sevastopol
The name of the program of the route suggests that during an informative walk through the beautiful seaside city, curious guests will be brought to the notice of interesting facts from the history of the city. The walking journey begins from Korabelnaya Slobodka. This is the legendary place where the future hero city was conceived, from where the first railway stretched.
The first port facilities were erected here. Tourists will stroll through the places where Alexander Green was inspired by picturesque landscapes, in order to later describe in his works the exoticism of overseas cities. The Roman aqueduct and the unusual monument, popularly called "The Man with the Ruble", will not be overlooked. A visit to the battle sites of the First Defense of the city will be accompanied by interesting stories from the guide.
The group learns the details of the exploits of the defenders of the city, what Dasha Sevastopolskaya and the brave sailor Koshka did, what scientific achievements were obtained by Pirogov in the field of field surgery. The route also includes a visit to viewing platforms and the Malakhov Kurgan.
The proud name of Sevastopol
The thematic focus of the fascinating event is the coverage of the tragic and at the same time heroic events of the Crimean and Great Patriotic Wars that took place on the territory of the city and its environs. The tour lasts 2.5 hours.
A professional connoisseur of local attractions will await tourists at a predetermined location. A sociable escort will lead the group along the Historical Boulevard, talking about the confrontation of the Russian army with the combined forces of the French, British and Turks in the Crimean War. The cannon yards, cannons and anchors are the witnesses of the heroic defense of the city at that time.
Another part of the educational walk will be devoted to the defense of the city during the Great Patriotic War. Guests will see the places where fierce battles with the Nazis took place, they will visit the Memorial of Soviet Soldiers. From the Historical Boulevard, the tour participants will go by public transport towards Nakhimov Avenue, where they will go to the Grafskaya pier.
Secret places of Fiolent volcano
The talented guide will lead a fascinating three-hour excursion around Cape Fiolent. Having met in the city center on Bolshaya Morskaya Street near house number 3, the participants of the event will go on a road trip. Visiting Bounty Beach, guests will find a crescent-shaped panorama of the bay framed by lush wild thickets.
Then, leaving the car, the sightseers will go down to the Dragon Rock, along the way going into the caves, where the Martian landscapes will revive a series of photographs. Next, tourists will go to Diana's grotto. Having admired the gigantic arch of the grotto and having learned several legends about a mysterious and powerful place in terms of energy, travelers will arrive at the place with a swing against the backdrop of a seascape.
Bakhchisarai - the heart of the Crimean Khanate
A professional guide regularly organizes trips for vacationers (no more than 10 people) to Bakhchisarai. The duration of the voyage is about 6.5 hours. On the way to the former capital of the Crimean Khanate, you will meet Belbekskaya and Kachinskaya valleys covered with lush vegetation. Then you will make a stop to find yourself in the cave city-fortress Chufut-Kale, which has still preserved the spirit of medieval times.
During a walk through the historical places of Bakhchisarai, the participants of the tour will get acquainted with the history of the city.
Having examined the Khan's Palace, travelers will see such sights as the Falcon Tower, Khan's Mosque and the legendary Fountain of Tears. It will be curious to find out where A.S. stayed here. Pushkin, which was examined by Empress Catherine the Great, and why the Tatars arranged small balconies on the facades of houses. At the end of the walk, you can visit a coffee shop, where they will teach you how to make coffee in a Turk in Tatar style. After that, the travelers return to the hero city.
Pearls of the southern coast of Crimea
The route of the trip includes acquaintance with the main architectural masterpieces of the southern coast of Crimea. The erudite tourist attraction regularly organizes such trips for curious vacationers. The tour program includes a visit to the grandiose Vorontsov Palace with its magnificent 19th century interiors in Alupka. The structure is a mixture of Western European and Eastern architectural styles.
An unforgettable impression will be left by the review of the Livadia Palace - the summer residence of the Emperor of the Russian Empire Nicholas II.Here you can see a sculptural composition representing the images of Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill at the Yalta conference, which was held in this palace. A trip to the Swallow's Nest will be a must. This marvelous creation of the architect hangs over the turquoise waters of the Black Sea.
Walk along the Balaklava arc
A professional guide with great experience invites vacationers to make an unforgettable trip. For 8 hours, travelers will walk along mountain paths against the backdrop of delightful Crimean landscapes, will be surrounded by gigantic rocks with the remains of inaccessible ancient citadels. The route runs through the main points of the Balaklava arc.
The first attraction on the way of vacationers will be the Genoese fortress Cembalo. At one time, with the power of her guns, she completely blocked the entrance to the bay to the enemies. Leaving the fortress behind, the guide will lead the travelers up the mountain to the steel structure, popularly nicknamed the "barrel of death". Here, during the war, the Nazis carried out mass executions of Soviet soldiers. Next, it will be interesting to go to an abandoned missile base located in tunnels cut in the rock mass.
Many unusual photographs can be taken here. After that, the group will go to the Ayazim tract, where they will have the opportunity to admire the beautiful mountain and sea landscapes, as well as relax. The guide will prepare a delicious meal on the fire for everyone. The trip will end with swimming in the sea on the Fig beach and return by boat to the Balaklava embankment.
Hike to the Temple of the Sun
A professional connoisseur of Crimea's sights organizes hikes along one of the most beautiful routes in the vicinity of Sevastopol. For 8 hours, excursionists will visit the most beautiful places, learn a lot of interesting things about them, hold an impressive photo session, where the background will be a stunning view of the Baydar Valley. The program includes a lunch cooked over a fire. The trip will end with an ascent to the mountain Ilyas Kaya.
The route starts from the cozy village of Tylovoe, nestled in the most beautiful place of the Baydarskaya Valley. Here, at one time, the remains of one of the first settlements of ancient people in the Crimea were discovered. The group will go along mountain paths, enjoying magnificent views of the panorama of the Laspi Bay, Baydar and the Kush-Kaya mountains. These places were nicknamed Crimean Switzerland by experienced travelers.
On the way to the final point of the route, the guide will point out the traces of the recent earthquake, mark the change of several climatic zones. Tourists will have the opportunity to make short stops for rest and photography. A fascinating walk will end at the top of the Ilyas-Kaya mountain in the Temple of the Sun, which is a stone plateau. This place is considered a powerful source of bioenergy, where many visitors meditate and make wishes.
Elder on the map of Crimea: Inkerman
It is impossible to imagine a vacation in the south of Crimea without visiting Inkerman. A scenic trip to this cozy town will be organized by a professional connoisseur of local attractions. The guide will take tourists by car to all the key points of the route, accompanying them with stories about the secrets of the region, demonstrating significant ancient and atmospheric places.
On the way, a stop will be made, where at the monument to the First Bastion, travelers will see an amazing panorama of the Sevastopol Bay 8 kilometers long, dividing the city into the Northern and Southern parts. In Inkerman, the guests will visit the adits. They are known for the fact that in the Middle Ages the stone mined in them was laid in the foundations of many palaces and structures in Genoa, Venice and other cities of Western Europe. Then travelers will admire the purest blue waters of the lake of St. Clement, where they will hear the legends associated with this amazing reservoir.
The group will visit the ruins of a medieval fortress - the Maiden Tower and look into the St. Clement's cave lavra. The voyage will end with a visit to the Inkerman Factory of Vintage Wines, where guests can get acquainted with the process of wine maturation and taste it.
An exciting hike through the Emerald Canyon
An erudite guide organizes cognitive walks along the Emerald Canyon for 10 hours. This route is intended for people who love extreme recreation. The participants of the voyage will overcome steep cliffs, wade the seething streams of a mountain river, swim in the falling streams of waterfalls.
The Chernorechensky Canyon is unjustifiably forgotten because of the glory of its “competitor” - the Grand Canyon, although it is 4 times longer in length. The group will walk along the bottom of the gorge, crossing the Black River several times from one bank to the other. Entering the territory of the Alsou tract, the tour participants will see the bunkers of the formerly secret military facility No. 221, built during the years of the cold confrontation between the USSR and the United States.
At the end of the route, the traveler will go upstairs, from where an amazing panorama of the Baydar Valley will open in front of them. The mountainous atmosphere, the smell of pine needles and the aromas of flowering herbs will not leave anyone indifferent. Before going for a walk, be sure to put on comfortable clothes and stock up on rubber slippers for crossing water obstacles.
Crimean trekking: through the mountains to the sea
The purpose of the route - under the guidance of an experienced guide, vacationers need to get to the Kala-Fatlar pass, and after overcoming it, make a descent to the sea coast. The participants of the campaign begin their voyage from the village called Reserve.
Moving along the mountain path, vacationers will climb up and go to the observation plateau called the Upper Regiment, from where a panorama of Cape Aya will open and the Utes training missile base will be visible. Further, moving towards the Sun, travelers will make several stops in those places where amazing views of Cape Fiolent, Balaklava Bay and the Baydar Valley open up. The tract with the poetic name Ayazim looks especially picturesque from a height.
Near the gushing spring, the guide will call a halt, during which he will prepare a delicious and hearty lunch with the help of camping utensils. After rest, the group will go down and go down to the seashore of the wild beach of Fig. After swimming in the purest sea water, tourists will be met by a boat that will take travelers to the city embankment of Balaklava.
Travel to Yalta
Guests of the hero-city are given a wonderful opportunity to visit Yalta, familiarizing themselves with its sights. This will be helped by a professional guide who regularly organizes excursion trips to the famous resort city. The duration of a small voyage will be 10 hours. The transfer is not included in the total cost of the route and is paid separately. Also, tourists independently purchase entrance tickets to the Vorontsov and Livadia palaces.
The path runs along the international highway Sevastopol - Simferopol. The first stop will be made at the observation deck of the Laspi Pass - this is the highest point on the highway. In Alupka, travelers can visit the Vorontsov Palace or walk near its walls along the alleys of a landscape park in the English style of the 19th century. The guide will tell you the history of the construction and will focus on the architecture of the palace.
Having passed through Miskhor, the group will find themselves next to a miniature castle structure known as the Swallow's Nest. Listeners will learn a lot of interesting things about how the amazingly beautiful castle was built and survived the earthquake. Next, travelers will arrive in Yalta, where they will take an educational walk along the famous embankment. The guide will tell you which celebrities have stayed here in the central hotel and show you new sculptural compositions.
On a visit to the hermit monks
For those who prefer car trips, a professional guide will organize a trip to the mountains to the picturesque Mangup Lake. On its shore is the Chelter-Marmara cave monastery. For a long time, the building was empty and only recently hermit monks reappeared in the skete. Upon arrival at the place, the guide will tell you about the history of the monastery, about the life of brothers in faith.
Then the guests will proceed to the preserved church, visit the refectory and climb the stairs connecting the cave-cells at different levels. Leaving the monastery, travelers can enjoy the panorama of the Varnaut Valley against the backdrop of the majestic Crimean mountains. Then the guests will go to the shore of Lake Mangup, where they can have a beautiful photo session. After that, it will be possible to make an easy ascent to Mount Crocodile.
Mangup Kale - a celestial city
The ruins of the ancient city of Mangup-Kale are located on the Baba-Dag hill. The atmosphere of the ancient settlement of the Karaites has been preserved here. The graves of this tribe are still hidden behind the fortress wall. To plunge into the historical atmosphere of a distant civilization, it is enough to set off from the glorious city on an educational journey together with a professional guide.
The duration of the walk is 3.5 hours and is designed for a group of three people. The route starts from the village of Khoja Sala. Tourists will hike up the winding forest trail to the ancient remains of the fortress wall. The guide will take the participants of the tour through the old cemetery, show the houses carved into the rocks and tell the history of the ancient princely family of Theodoro. Today in Mangup you can see only the remains of the foundations of the princely palace, as well as the temple of Constantine and Helena.
Below the fortress on the southern slope of Baba Dag is the Holy Annunciation Orthodox Lavra (male monastery). Having descended to the foot of Mount Baba-Dag, guests of Crimea will find themselves on the shore of a picturesque natural reservoir - Maiden Lake. The accompanying person will tell the legend about the mythical city of Kitezh, and why it is associated with this lake. Here you can swim, relax and have a snack.
Evpatoria: get to know + be enchanted by nature
Vacationers can devote one day to a trip to the resort city of Evpatoria. The journey will take 6 hours. At the request of guests, you can ride on their transport or the guide will meet tourists in the city near a cafe with a summer veranda, where breakfast will be organized. The organizer of the voyage will lead the group through the Gezlevskie gates, along the way telling many interesting facts about them.
Then it will be fascinating to wander through the ancient streets of the Jewish quarter, see the surviving fragments of Turkish baths, go to the Tereshkova embankment. During a walk around the city, tourists will see an abandoned sanatorium with interesting architecture, a monument to a tram, a destroyed cottage "Alpine Rose" and much more. The excursion will end with a trip to the pink lake Sasyk-Sivash, where you can have a beautiful photo session.
Pink lake Sasyk-Sivash
One of the most unique sights of Crimea is the pink lake Sasyk-Sivash, which is located parallel to the Saki-Evpatoria highway. A professional connoisseur of Crimea invites guests to travel to the largest salt reservoir with an unusual color of the water surface. The group will spend a day full of vivid impressions of staying at an unusually beautiful reservoir filled with waterfowl.
Swans swim here, which fearlessly take food straight from their hands. The guide will tell you why the water in the lake takes on a reddish tint, and what caused this unusual phenomenon. A major battle took place in these places during the Crimean War - the battle on the Alma River. The guide will tell you about this in detail, citing facts of the amazing heroism of Russian soldiers. Further, guests of the city of Saki will stroll through the Resort Park and visit the Museum of the History of Mud Therapy. The voyage will end with a rest on one of the cleanest beaches of Crimea in the village of Novofyodorovka.
Martian lake and rock mass Tash-Dzhargan
Tourists will visit the Tash-Jart stone massif located between two rivers: Alma and Salgir. Here the guide will tell you where the Crimean Tatars settled in the 16th century, what sacrifices were made in the open cave grotto of Teshli-Kobai. After that, the participants of the tour will go to the Martian Lake. An unusual reservoir in the vicinity of Bakhchisarai has gained great popularity, thanks to the unusual sky-blue shade of the water surface.
The guide will reveal the secret of the birth of the lake, and why it is better to call it Marble. Next, vacationers will visit the cave city of Bakla, where they will examine two floors of the ancient settlement. The guide will tell you in detail about the fortress and its battle caves, show the remains of the foundations of temples and stone structures. On the way back, you can visit the Lavra of the Monk Lazar of Murom.
Scenic trip to Eski-Kermen
Eski-Kermen translated from the Crimean Tatar means - Old Fortress. The attraction is located in the southwestern part of the peninsula, 5 kilometers from the ruins of Mangup-Kale near Bakhchisarai. The duration of the sightseeing tour to this ancient architectural monument is 5 hours. On the way to the main destination of the trip, tourists will inspect the remains of the ancient Chorgun tower, the first mention of which in the chronicles dates back to the 15th century.
Then the travelers will come to the Chelter-Marmara cave monastery, where the accompanying person will tell the story of its origin and devote to the details of the structure of the structure. Here you can have an amazing photo session against the backdrop of a picturesque panorama of the nearby valley. Then the route will go to Lake Mangup. The guide will tell the group about the temple, the remains of which are hidden by the water surface of the reservoir. The principality of Theodoro existed here. Arriving in Eski-Kermen, excursionists will inspect the stone ruins of a once formidable fortress, learn about the life and military exploits of the people who inhabited it.
The magical world of mountain Crimea
The guests of the Crimean peninsula will have an exciting walk through the amazing places of the region. The first stop will be made on a rock near the Foros temple. Travelers will learn from the guide what event in the royal family of Nicholas II the church is dedicated to. Travelers will find themselves at the Baydarskiye Vorota pass. The architectural monument under this name looks like a short tunnel with a restaurant on the side.
The observation deck offers breathtaking views of the church, the village of Foros on the seashore on one side and the Baydar Valley on the other. The gates themselves were the connecting link of the old highway.
Further, the participants of the tour will go down on the other side of the Baydar Gate along the Devil's Staircase. After walking a little along the Old Sevastopol road, travelers will visit the house-museum of the outstanding Soviet writer Yulian Semyonov, author of "Seventeen Moments of Spring".
Transfer services are paid additionally or automobile transport of the tourists themselves is used. You can take children at least 10 years old with you on the trip.
