Khotyn + Kamianets-Podilskyi
About this tour
There are not so many historical monuments in Ukraine that could be compared to the legendary Khotyn and Kamyanets-Podilsky fortresses. They are reported in medieval chronicles and chronicles, mentioned in letters of crowned persons and memoirs. Odes were dedicated to them, they were sung in folk songs and literary works.Fortresses played an important role in the lives of many creators of history, they will certainly be remembered by you if you go on this trip!
Tour program
9.00 - Departure from Chernivtsi to Khotyn.
10.30 - arrival in Khotyn;
Excursion to the territory of Khotyn fortress (XII - XVIII centuries);
The old fortress. An exhibition of medieval weapons and siege weapons, a gallery of portraits of historical figures, an art gallery, a torture chamber;
A picturesque panorama of the Dniester River awaits you.
12.00 - Transfer to Kamianets-Podilskyi.
13.00 - Lunch on your own in a cafe in the city center;
Excursion to the old town with a visit;
The Cathedral of Peter and Paul, exhibitions of the Archaeological Museum;
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle (XIII - XVIII centuries);
Museum of the History of Kamianets-Podilskyi in the Twentieth Century.
16.30 - departure to Chernivtsi.
18.00 - Return to Chernivtsi.
*The originality of the text is fully preserved from the author of the tour (tour operator)
The price does not include: entrance tickets, meals.
Entrance fees: Khotyn Fortress: general - 80 UAH, student and children - 40 UAH. Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle: general admission: 100 UAH, student and children's admission: 50 UAH. Prices are subject to change.
5 reasons to choose tour
1
Visit Khotyn fortress
2
Walk the old streets of Kamyanets-Podilskyi
3
Visit Kamyanets-Podilskyi Castle
4
See the beauty of the Dniester canyon
5
Hear interesting stories and legends
Key landmarks
1
Khotyn Fortress
One of the best preserved medieval fortresses from the eighteenth century in Europe. Khotyn (first written mention in 1002) is located at a distance of 65 km. from Chernivtsi and 25 km. from the city Kamenets. With its fortress and favorable location Khotyn became a center of crafts and trade, which, in turn, contributed to the flourishing of their culture and economy. The city was an important point in EU-Asian trade. Located on the main highways, Khotyn has always attracted invaders. In order to protect the city the fortress was built. The city saw assaults from Ottoman soldiers, Cossacks leaders including Dmitry Vishnevetskogo (Bayda) and Peter Doroshenko. The fortress is associated with Ukrainian leaders: Daniel Galician, Stefan III, Peter the Great, Konashevich Sagaydachnogo, Michael the Brave, Jan Sobieski, Peter I and Bohdan Khmelnytsky. The walls of the fortress of the main events unfolded Khotyn war and battle in 1621.
2
Kamianets-Podilskyi Fortress
This national historical and architectural reserve is one of the oldest in Ukraine. The total area of the reserve amounts to 121 hectares and has nearly 200 monuments. By creating a unique architectural appearance of the city in different periods of its history attracted craftsmen, architects and sculptors from Italy, the Netherlands, Armenia, Poland, France, Turkey and others. The composition of Kamenets fortress includes eleven towers, each of which has its own name and history. Thus, the highest tower Pontifical named because it was built on money sent by Pope Julius II. In the dungeons of the fortress, there is an exhibition, which reproduces pages of its history.
What is included?
Bus transfer
Tour guide
*From each purchased tour, we transfer 10% to the Ukrainian Refugee Support Fund. All profits from press tours are transferred to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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