CASTLES OF VOLYN: amazing Lutsk and the Tunnel of Love
About the tour
Let's go on a journey through Western Ukrainian castles and legends!
The mysterious fortresses of Dubna and Zbarazh, the majestic Lubart Castle in Lutsk, the mystical Tarakaniv Fort and the luxurious Vyshnevetsky Palace - a real "small Versailles" await us. Three days of history, beauty and new discoveries!
Tour dates: 8 - 10.11
TRIP PROGRAM
DAY 0
17:23 - Departure of train 088 P from Dnipro to Rivne (tourists from other cities will be able to join the tour at the railway station in Rivne Tourists from other cities will be able to join the tour at the railway station in Rivne. At the railway station in Rivne, a bus will meet us, which will be with us throughout the tour, so you can leave unnecessary things on the bus.
DAY 1
8:10 - Arrival of the train to Rivne
- Group gathering and meeting with the guide at the railway station in Rivne - Transfer to Klevan (sanitary stop at the gas station)
- Visiting the Tunnel of Love, taking a photo as a souvenir
- Transfer to Lutsk - Complete lunch at the famous Lutsk establishment "Karabas Barabas"
- Transfer to Lutsk Castle
- Excursion to Lyubart Castle - one of the 7 wonders of Ukraine, a fortification that has been preserved perhaps the best among its sister castles
- Sightseeing tour of the old city of Lutsk, during which we will learn a lot of interesting things and visit all its attractions
- Transfer to the hotel
- Check-in to the hotel, Lutsk / free time
2 DAY
08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel, buffet line
- Transfer to Dubno
- Excursion to Dubno Castle. On the territory of the castle there are the palaces of the princes Lubomirsky and Ostrozky, two bastion towers, dungeons, ballrooms, a museum, an exhibition of the history of torture and punishment. Also, the main actions in the work "Taras Bulba" take place near this castle.
- Full-course lunch in the castle cafe
- Transfer to Tarakiniv Fort
- Excursion to Tarakaniv Fort - one of the most mysterious and mystical places in Ukraine.
- Transfer to the town of Vyshnevets
- Excursion to the palace of the princes Vyshnevetsky, which is called the "small Versailles" immersion in the atmosphere of luxury of past centuries
- Transfer to Ternopil
- Check-in to the hotel / free time
3 DAY
08:00 - Breakfast in the hotel cafe
- Transfer to Zbarazh
- Excursion to Zbarazh Castle, which is considered a historical treasure of the Ternopil region. It was here that the events of the famous novel by G. Sinkevich "With Fire and Sword" unfolded
- Transfer to Ternopil
- Sightseeing tour of the beautiful city of Ternopil
- Free time in the center of Ternopil
- Transfer to the Ternopil city railway station
17:54 - Departure of train 041/042 from Ternopil or 19:52 - Departure of train 061/062 from Ternopil
09:15 - Arrival of train 041|042 to Dnipro 11:05 - Arrival of train 061/062 to Dnipro
Additionally paid:
-Railway tickets (you can buy them yourself or we can do it for you)
-Additional meals (breakfast and dinner on the 1st day, dinner on the 2nd day, lunch on the 3rd day)
-Personal expenses
5 reasons to choose a tour
1
Castles and legends of Western Ukraine
Lutsk Castle of Lyubart, Dubno and Zbarazh Castles - each with its own unique history and secrets.
2
Atmosphere of mysticism and adventure
Tarakaniv Fort impresses with dungeons and legends that are felt at every step.
3
Architectural luxury
The Vyshnevetsky Palace is a real "small Versailles", where the atmosphere of aristocratic luxury comes to life.
4
Picturesque cities
Walks through ancient Lutsk and cozy Ternopil will leave warm memories and beautiful photos.
5
Comfort and care
A comfortable bus, hotel accommodation, set meals and guide support - everything for your vacation.
What is included?
Transfer according to the program
Accommodation in hotels: “Ukraine” (Lutsk), “Globus” (Ternopil) – standard double rooms with amenities in each room
Meals (lunch on the 1st and 2nd days, breakfasts on the 2nd and 3rd days)
Organization and support of the group
Entrance tickets and excursion program, insurance
*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.