Enjoy every day of your stay in Sevastopol at any season!

Crimean war & Panorama-museum (2 hours)
We start from the famous city embankment where you can see entrance to Sevastopol harbor with a fortresses that protected it during the Crimean war. Also you’ll see here the symbol of Sevastopol – monument to scuttled ships sunk by Russians to prevent the fleet from falling into the hands of the enemy.
Then we drive to the famous Panorama-museum devoted to the first siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855) during the Crimean War (1853-1856). You’ll see the only one Panorama in Ukraine, which is the battle painting on the canvas (115 m long, 14 m high), which is not only the canvas but the object plan. The panorama building is situated on one of the Sevastopol highs where nowadays military fortifications of the Crimean War period are being exposed (artillery yards with old Russian cannons).

In addition we can visit The Sheremetiev’s museum (2 hours more) - it has one of the biggest collections of rarities belonging to the time of Crimean War in the world.
The museum is located inside the most secret submarine tunnel in Balaklava. On the way there you can visit French cemetery and see famous Northern part of Balaklava valley, named the Valley of death – where the Charge of Light brigade took place.

On the way back from the Sheremetiev’s museum we can visit the Malakhov Barrow (1 hour more) – the memorial complex dedicated to the first defense of Sevastopol. During the defense of Sevastopol 1854-1855 the Malakhov barrow located in the heart of defense, protected the city from the East. Here was one of the main command posts of the Defense. And two leaders of Sevastopol defense – two admirals have been fatally wounded on Malakhov bastion – Vice-Admiral Vladimir Kornilov on October 5, 1854 and Admiral Nakhimov on June 27 1855. On August 27 the Malakhov barrow finally has been captured by French battalion. The loss of the barrow became the cause of the ending of Sevastopol 350 days defense. We'll pay respect to the fallen heroes and walk along the Friendship alley (planted by celebrities from all over the world). 

The last point of interest during this excursion is St.Vladimir cathedral (half hour more) that located on the Central Hill of Sevastopol. It has been built as the burial place of renowned Russian admirals, perished during the Crimean War.

The Black See Fleet-museum (2 hours) 
The Black See Fleet-museum is one of the oldest navel museums on the territory of the former USSR. It was opened in 1869. Also we’ll explore the Central hill of Sevastopol with St.Vladimir cathedral that has been built as the burial place of renowned Russian admirals, perished during the Crimean War. At the end of the tour we will go to Sevastopol bay to look at Russian and Ukrainian Navies.
 

And as a special treat we can organize a Boat trip along Russian Naval ships (1 h) where you can see different Russian combat and auxiliary ships including a submarine. One of the best ways to bring home wonderful photos!

Chersonese Tour (3 hours)

Two thousands years back in time - Chersonese, an ancient Greek city with 2000 years of history behind it - visiting the ruins of ancient Chersonese - now the historical museum of ancient Greek city-colony of the 6th century BC-the 15th century AD with the exhibits of ancient ruins.

Sea-gate of Sevastopol (3 hours)

(Aquarium, Dolphinarium, Sea World Zoo)

From May to October you can enjoy dolphin and sea lion show with the opportunity of dolphin therapy. In the tanks and pools of aquarium you will see the representatives of the sea world of not only the Black Sea but of the other tropical seas.

Sevastopol as a starting point of Christianity in Ukraine (4 hours)

We'll go back in time to year 988 when the Kyivan prince Volodymyr Svyatoslavovych captured the ancient Sevastopol, where he was converted to Christianity. You will have a unique opportunity to visit cave monasteries with cathedrals and churches of Sevastopol dated back to 8-9 centuries of the last millennium - Saint George Monastery (cape Fiolet with an optional visit of one of the most known and beautiful beaches of Sevastopol area), Saint Clement Monastery and fortress Calamite. Optional combination with Chersonese Tour and exploring Saint Vladimir's cathedral.

Balaklava - Submarine underground base and fortress of Chombal (4 hours)

This excursion is for those who want to feel the power and see the remains of the object that ones was the most secret object in Crimea - Underground submarine base in Balaklava. We start our tour with a 40 minute car ride to Balaklava Bay and take 1,5 hour excursion to the submarine tunnel. Together we'll explore the base that designed for the simultaneous repair & maintenance of 7 submarines. It could shelter 3000 people in case of attack and could operate autonomously for 3 years! And at the end we take 1 hour hike to the ruins of Chombal fortress left from the Roman times. Optional rent of motor boat for exploring the Bay and making photos.

65th Anniversary of the Victory in World War II  - Defense and liberation of Sevastopol (4-5 hours)
We start from Admiral Nakhimov Square where you can see the Monument devoted to the defense of Sevastopol in 1941-1942 during the Axis siege which lasted for 250 days. Then we drive to the museum of liberation of the city which is located on the Sapun mountain. With our guide you'll get back in time and go through dark years of occupation of Sevastopol before it was liberated by the Red Army on May 9, 1944. We finish this excursion at the museum of defense located on the position of the 35th battery (Maxim Gorky 2) – the last point of defense of the city.

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