http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/ ru Londonskaya DataLife Engine http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/32-excursions.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/32-excursions.html We deliver a complete range of ground services for cruise companies including transfers, hotel reservations, meetings, congresses, as well as conventional and tailor made tours for groups and individuals.
We proudly guarantee that our services and products meet the highest standards of quality at the most attractive prices. Over the 20 years of serving the industry we have established strong partnerships with the most reliable and qualified suppliers in all of Ukraine. With our constant help and attention, the advantages of this network are available to the benefit of our partners like Viking River Cruises, our partner of 15 years. Our highly qualified staff is specialized in each service, yet remains fully committed to permanent improvement.]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:14:39 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/krym/31-sevastopol.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/krym/31-sevastopol.html Panorama - a unique historical museum, which was opened in 1905 on the 50-th anniversary of the defense of Sevastopol in the Crimean War. The museum houses a magnificent (115 meters long, 14 meters high) canvas by the famous Russian battle artist F.Roubaud, which is the best example of the national art of panoramic painting. The picture depicts the first main assault of Sevastopol on the 18^th of June 1855. In front of the circular canvas is the 900 sq. m. subject plan. Spectators, rise on the observation platform in the middle of the hall, as if finding themselves on top Malakhov Hill during one of the fiercest and decisive battles of the war.    

 

Underground Submarine Base (Balaklava) In the times of the USSR, a top secret submarine base was built inside the rock situated at the passage into Balaklava Bay. The magnitude of this facility will take your breath away, it shapes an underground city. Semi-submersed, submarines used to enter the rock by two canals. The facility could accommodate up to 6 submarines at a time! This factory would shelter in case of atomic bombing and was capable to resist the direct hit of a 100 kilotons bomb. Every detail was in place for life support - food-stuff storehouses, dwelling rooms, kitchens, self-contained air supply system, diesel generators, fuel and water pipelines, underground railways. As a sight alone, this facility is also an exciting and astonishing diving site.

The Archaeological Preserve of Chersonesus of Tauri - the city founded by ancient Greeks in 422 BC. The city has played an important part in both Crimean and Russian history. The city is called the cradle of Russian Orthodox Christianity due to the fact that it was here that the Great Prince Vladimir adopted Christianity to introduce it to his country. You will see the magnificent ruins, including a Greek theatre, Roman temples, fortifications, elaborate columns of marble and beautiful mosaics.  From the ruins, we proceed to the Archaeological Museum, located on the territory of the ancient city, it displays pottery, mosaics, ceramics, coins and ornaments salvaged from the excavations here. Visit the impressive St. Vladimir Cathedral built in the 19^th century and recently restored. 

 

Russian Black Sea Navy museum . Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest naval museums of Ukraine. The eight halls feature exhibits telling the history of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, from the days of the creation, till nowadays as well as about the foundation of Sevastopol as its main base.

 

Black Sea Navy Fleet Performance. If you enjoy fabulous live entertainment, do not miss this rare opportunity to view an unforgettable performance by the accomplished Black Sea Navy Ensemble. The Black Sea Navy Ensemble of Song and Dance was established in 1932 in Russian and Ukrainian folk song and dances, and Russian, German, English, Italian, Greek and Polish masterpieces. The Ensemble perform more than 150 concerts a year in small and large venues, on board ships, and for the military units of the Black Sea Navy in the Ukraine and Belorussia. They can be seen on tour throughout  Russia, England and Europe. From 1989 to 2000, they  performed 750 concerts throughout  Western Europe, which gave rise to 40 live Crystal Stage Award for the best concert of the 1990-1991 season, and topped the television charts with a German folk song performance in 1992-1994. In 2000, the Black Sea Navy Ensemble received the prestigious Golden Apollo from the P.I. Chaikovsky Fund of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.

]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:55:59 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/krym/30-yalta.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/krym/30-yalta.html Bakhchisaray, Khan's Palace, Chufut Kaleh Cave City. You will visit two former capitals of the Crimean Khanate, which possessed the Crimean Peninsula many years long, - the city of Kyr-Or or Chufut Kaleh, as well as Bakhchisaray and preserved Khan's Palace with dwelling rooms, a mosque, a cemetery, arbours, as well as famous Fountain of Tears.

Chufut Kaleh, founded on the top of an inapproachable mountain in 6th-11th century, is one of the most well-preserved cave cities of the Crimea. You may have a look at Karaim Knessas (temples), Janyke-Khanum Mausoleum, defensive walls and caves, as well as one of the recent archaeological finds - a 120-meter underground fresh-water well. On the way to the city you may see caved Uspensky Cave Monastery.



Count Vorontsov's palace in Alupka . After a 5-minute walk from the bus parking area along a shady road over the sea find yourself in front of the Tudor style Northern façade of the palace, which belonged to 19^th century Russia's wealthiest person.

The grandiose building took 20 years to construct, material being local stone diabas (twice as hard as granite). The architect - Englishman Edward Blore - one of the authors of Buckingham palace in London, designed Vorontsov's palace as a blend of styles with gothic exteriors harmonically neighboring eastern Moorish elements.

Walk through the authentic interiors of the palace, marvel at finely carved marble sculptures of the winter garden, and see the numerous paintings (including Hogarth, Ayvazovsky, Shchedrin). Enjoy the striking beauty of the Southern façade, built in oriental style and resembling the temples of Alhambra.

Winston Churchill, who lived here during the Crimean Conference, said that in Alupka he felt the spirit of  "good old England".

 

Livadia Palace - the summer residence of the last Russian Tzar - Nicholas II and the venue of the Crimean Conference in 1945. Built in Italian Renaissance style in 1911 for the imperial family, the white palace is one of the most remarkable attractions of the Southern Coast of the Crimea
See the Great White Hall, where the fates of post-war Europe were decided on in 1945, feel the atmosphere of the rooms where the Tsar's family lived, learn the details of everyday life of Russian aristocracy of the early 20^th century.

 

Massandra Winery - creation of Prince Leo Golitsin, forefather of the Russian winemaking, and a unique place that boasts the biggest wine collection in the world, containing million bottles of wine from different countries. One of its contemporaries called it "the eighth wonder of the world". Constructed in 1894 it reminds a French chateau, hidden amidst the Crimean Mountains. During the winetasting tour, accompanied by professional experts, the guests get acquainted with winemaking process, strolling along the tunnels with oak barrels and later are invited to taste nine exquisite samples of Massandra wines. Nobody leaves the winery unmoved. 

 

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral - Yalta's central Russian Orthodox temple, built in early 20^th century under design of A.Krasnov - the author of Livadia Palace. The façade of the cathedral is remarkable for the mosaic picture of the ancient Russian Prince Alexander Nevsky - a Russian saint.

 

Swallow's Nest castle hangs over the sea on a 38 meters high rock. This folly romantic castle of love was constructed in 1912 and since then has been the true symbol of Yalta and the Crimea. Today the castle houses an exquisite restaurant.

 

Nikitsky Botanical Gardens - one of the oldest and biggest Botanical gardens in the World, representing some 50000 species, varieties, forms and hybrids of plants from all the continents. Established in 1812 and located on high slopes of Nikita settlement today it occupies the area of forty hectares. The tour lasts three hours including the visit to the adjacent cacti hothouses, representing some 800 varieties of cacti and succulent plants. From mid-spring till late autumn one can admire blooming roses, counting 250 varieties selected by the local botanists, alongside with rich chrysanthemums in mid October. Behind the bamboo thicket the visitors seek into "Fruit tasting cafe" and taste exotic fruits, Crimean herbal teas, balsams, etc.

Fresh air with the fragrance of blooming flowers will inspire you for the rest of the day.

 

Chekhov house-museum . Quite a number of places in Yalta are connected with the name of famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov: a Chekhov district, a Chekhov Museum, a Chekhov Theatre, a monument to Chekhov, and a street, a library and a school named after him. Chekhov was very popular among local residents.
He came to Yalta for the first time in the summer of 1888 "just to satisfy his passion for travel". In 1898 on medical advice he decided to make Yalta his permanent home and he brought his mother and sister Maria with him. He bought a small plot of land and built a two-storeyed house with an attic which his contemporaries called "White Cottage".]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:54:14 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/29-belgorod-dnestrovski-fort-and-wine-testing-in.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/29-belgorod-dnestrovski-fort-and-wine-testing-in.html Belgorod-Dnestrovski is located 80 kilometers off Odessa. It was founded in th 6th century (1400 years ago), and is the same ancient as Rome, Athens, and Jerusalem. During its long history the fort was occupied by Huns, Bulgarians, Tatars, Moldovans, Romanians, and Turks. The Belgorod Dnestrovski Fort occupies around 1.5 miles, and is one of the most ancient and valuable masterpiece of ancient architecture. The Fort as you will see it, was built to defend the Moldova Kingdom of invasion of Turks Empire army. In the left of entrance to the fort, there is a Prison tower, that had metallic ring pasted in the wall to hold the chain that prisoners were chained to. At the left side of the fort there is Management Tower, The headquarters of Fort garrison. The third tower, located at the opposite side, and connected by the wall with Prison Tower, was used as Treasury tower, but, unfortunately, nowadays you can see just part of it. At the North wall of the Citadel, between two towers, you will see the ruins of ceramic water supply system and water pull for keeping the fresh water. The Main Gates at the entrance to the Fort is one more masterpiece of ancient architecture. It has the wood suspension bridge that could be hang on in case of enemy attack. This is just a part of what you can see and hear about this ancient and vast place that combined many cultures and eras.

Shabo is ancient cellars of 10 000 sqare meters. Huge storehouses are located on three levels: zero level, 5 meters-under level and 9 meters-under level. A special attention should be paid to unique Herris cellar. Dry Herris is rare wine. In Shabo the secrets of its creating are passed across the generations. Very famous is so-called "Royal cellar" which was created by French settlers more than 200 years ago.

]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:52:01 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/28-odessa-catacombs-and-museum-of-partisan-glory.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/28-odessa-catacombs-and-museum-of-partisan-glory.html Odessa underground tunnels (catacombs) were created nearly 200 years ago during mining of building materials that were used to build the city. Currently it is the maze of 2,500 kilometers with hundreds of entrances, exits, caves, and tunnels. During the World War II, in 1941, when German and Romanian army occupied Odessa during the war, the Soviet Military headquarters gave the order to organize the partisan resistance. And Odessa catacombs were chosen as the camp for the unit of partisans. The provisions and weapons was enough there so the unit could stay underground for half a year. The partisan unit was fighting with nazi and Romanian army during all the period of occupation. You'll walk in underground tunnels, where conditions of partisan camp are reconstructed and will listen to the history of struggle.

]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:51:16 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/27-opera-ballet-theater.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/27-opera-ballet-theater.html The history of Opera and Ballet theater started with the history of Odessa, it was built in 1809. February 10, 1810 it accepted first visitors and the first performance took place there. But, unfortunately, the theater burned down in fire in 1873. And in 1887 the theater was built again in the style of Venice Baroque, which was the main architecture style of the end of 16th to the middle of 18th century. On the outside the Theater is decorated by the numerous sculptures reflecting the sketches of different performances and compositions.The theater inside has amazing decorations and golden ornaments. Each detail of the inside decoration is the masterpiece of art. No doubts, the most beautiful part of the theater is the main hall. The stage has 500 square feet in size. The hall has unique acoustics, which makes possible to hear even whisper from the stage at any place in the hall]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:50:08 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/26-odessa-cathedrals.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/26-odessa-cathedrals.html During bus excursion we will tell you about birth, annihilation and revival of Odessa churches, history of Odessa relics, art of modern icon-painters and many others. For a long time Odessa has been centre of pilgrimage, leading to relics of Palestine, Rome, Constantinople, Sinai, Athos. You will visit churches of different religious confessions. You will visit Holy- Uspanskiy fiary, founded in 1824. Here ecclesiastical seminary is located, where now about 700 seminarians are being taught. Visit reconstructed in 1998 church of Holy Mary Magdalene, Spaso- Preobrajensky cathedral, Greek Svyato- Troizkaya church, Church of Holy George (Armenian church), Arkhangelo- Mikhaylovsky convent.]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:49:25 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/25-jewish-odessa.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/25-jewish-odessa.html The city of Odessa has been a centre of Jewish culture for more than two hundred years of its existence. The Jewish community of Odessa was the metropolis for Jewish communities of USA (particularly New York), Germany, Australia, and other countries. Many prominent Israelis also came from this city. During this tour you will see the places in Odessa relevant to Jewish culture, find out about the history of the Odessa Jewish community and get acquainted with their culture.]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:47:48 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/24-criminal-odessa.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/24-criminal-odessa.html On this excursion you'll find out about mysteries and legends involving first smugglers and gangsters of the city. From the first days of its foundation Odessa had been accepting all kinds of shady people because of its need of manpower for town-planning and construction works. So in the guise of such "builders" and "workers" thieves like Emmanuel Bernanstelli, Mishka Yaponchik, Sonya "Golden Hand" and others come and lived here. We will tell you how city authorities tried to fight a crime.

]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:47:12 +0200 http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/23-odessa-art-museums.html http://londonskaya.odessa.ua/en/priem-v-ukraine/jekskursii/odessa3/23-odessa-art-museums.html Odessa Art Museums hold significant collections of objects of Russian and Western Art. During the tour, you will have an opportunity to visit Odessa Fine Art museum and the Museum of Western and Oriental Art, both of which are located in XIXc palace-type buildings.]]> admin Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:46:32 +0200