The fascinating “Crimean round-the-world” - an amazing guided tour of the peninsula - will be interesting to those who are unfamiliar with these places, and those who have been here more than once, but are ready to learn more.
This trip is not only a visit to cultural and historical places, but also the gentle sea, juicy fruits and berries, a gentle, cool breeze and magical southern nights.
"Crimean round the world", reviews confirm this, introduces the guests of the peninsula to the South, West and East coast. So, what is interesting for a tourist?
Ten day tour
All round the world, no matter how many days they take, begin in Simferopol. Guests are welcomed at the airport and at any station. Here, excursion tours end.
Where does it all begin
Tour organizers meet guests in Simferopol (any station or airport). Then transfer to Sevastopol. Here everyone is accommodated in a comfortable hotel or, depending on the conditions of the tour, in a guest house on the coast. This day is considered exploratory and free. You can spend time in the beach doing nothing, doing your favorite water sports and other entertainment. In the evening, the organizers gather everyone for a gala dinner. The day of the "Crimean round the world" in 6 days is exactly the same.
Second day
Dedicated to Sevastopol. Tourists get acquainted with the past of Inkerman: they examine the medieval fortress, visit the men's monastery (the oldest cave monastery in these parts).
Chersonesus is not forgotten either. Following the excursionists move to the Vladimir Cathedral, famous for being erected at the site of the baptism of Vladimir. Further, a few more iconic places of Sevastopol, with a mandatory walk along the bays, in one of which is our pride - warships of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation. This day of the “Crimean round-the-world” ends, in the reviews they write a lot about this, with free time. It is usually dedicated to defile along the promenade, visiting a dolphinarium, an aquarium, etc.
The third day
This is Balaclava. The path to it lies on the water. During this time, you can enjoy the interesting stories of local residents about the past of these places and swim in the open sea. A tour of the Balaclava includes a mandatory visit to the ancient temple of the Twelve Apostles, which has no analogues on any continent, and the underground naval complex. In your free time, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the many fish restaurants, enjoy a meal at Inkerman's signature vintage wines, and just wander along the beautiful promenade.
Further, the whole group moves to Cape Fiolent. It is interesting for its volcanic origin and the St. George Monastery. By evening, everyone returns to the hotel for dinner.
Fourth day
"Crimean circumnavigation" introduces the guests of the peninsula with the treasures of the South Bank. The beginning is a tour of the temple complex of the Resurrection of Christ in Foros, followed by the stunning beauty of Alupka Park and the enchanting Vorontsov Palace.
Incidentally, it is recognized as a unique architectural monument of the early nineteenth century. Closer to dinner, everyone arrives in the capital of these places - Yalta. The day continues with a boat trip with a sunset on Aurora rock, with which you can clearly see the smallest castle in our country - the Swallow's Nest. Further, the Massandra Park and the palace, and, naturally, the Massandra winery with a tasting of world famous products. By evening, everyone will again have dinner at the hotel and rest.
Fifth day
Free time. The organizers offer to enjoy the sun on the beach, wander around Sevastopol and optionally visit the unique corners of Crimea on their own.
Sixth day
This day of the Crimean Round-the-World tour is dedicated to mountains and caves. Morning begins from Mount Demergey. It is believed that she is more than a billion years old - this is the place of the Force on the peninsula. The southern slope of the mountain is “inhabited” by pretty stone “ghosts”, and many have their own names. They are sometimes compared with the statues of Easter Island. Then, tourists visit the Witch's Gorge and the Valley of the Ghosts, as well as places famous for the film "The Caucasian Captive." Next - the ruins of the largest Crimean outpost of Funa. Miraculously survived after the fighting and terrible earthquakes only the church of St. Fedor Tyrone. The stone chaos around her is the remains of the village of Funa.
Then tourists are expected to visit two stunning caves - Mammoths (Emine-Bair-Khosar) and the most comfortable and well-maintained - Marble. They are located in the lower tier of Chatyr-Dag Mountain. No less exciting, judging by the reviews of the "Crimean circumnavigation" and the cave Emine-Bair-Khosar. She hides a paleontological museum. The bones of a bison and a woolly rhinoceros, a cave lion and a bear, found here, are displayed in it. And the skeleton of a mammoth just attracts the guests of the cave. By evening, everyone returns to the hotel.
Seventh day
"Crimean circumnavigation" continues the mysterious Bakhchisarai. The day begins with a guided tour in the Maria Gorge (Maryam-Dere beam) to the most ancient monastery of these places - Holy Assumption. It was founded around the beginning of the 9th century and was very revered by Muslims. Then begins the journey through the city of Chufut-Kale. This is a unique cave city with more than one hundred rooms. The first mention of it dates back to 1299. By the beginning of the 15th century, the city became the main city of the Crimean Khanate. And in the XVI century they are assigned to the newly built Bakhchisaray. Lunch is held in one of the best cafes of the city with Crimean Tatar cuisine. The day ends with the main decoration of Bakhchisaray - the Khan's palace.
Eighth day
Or the second, if the “Crimean round-the-world” is 5 days in total - it is Sudak and the beautiful village of New World. The day starts from the Sudak fortress. This is a universally recognized fortification monument of the Middle Ages. The tour is quite fascinating, especially around the Consular Castle. Paradisio (from French - "paradise") or the New World today is a beautiful place.
It is located between the mountains (Sokol and Khoba-Kaya), which do not let cold winds in here, and rocky capes crashing into the sea waters form cozy picturesque bays. They got their name by the color of the water: Green, Blue and Blue. This place is truly a paradise for fans of beach do-nothing and selfies. From Zelenaya Bay, tourists will have to climb a path cut out in rocky ledges, called the Golitsinsky. It leads to a grotto with an interesting story. It is said that Chaliapin sang here, Prince Golitsyn kept the collection wine and organized concert programs, for which a variety was made. Today, absolutely definitely, music festivals with invited stars are held here. Then the tourists are escorted to Cape Kapchik at the Green Bay, and from it there is a direct road to the juniper grove. Then free time begins. And he already has something to spend here. You can rent almost anything, including scooters, deck chairs, windsurfing and snorkeling gear.
Day nine
"Crimean circumnavigation" invites you to Simeiz. The day begins with climbing Mount Cat. On its top, interesting remains of the fortification of the medieval period - Limena-Kale were discovered. It protected the village from one northern side. From the rest - rocky cliffs of Mount Cat. Going down, tourists find themselves on the stunningly beautiful and cozy promenade of Simeiz. The guide offers a walk, admire the country houses of an old building, which are considered an architectural delicacy. Then everyone moves to the Resort Park. Junipers, hornbeams and ancient oaks enrich the air with useful substances. In general, the walk is healing. Toward evening, personal time begins. Here you can spend it on the beach at the cliff of Diva or on its top from the observation deck to enjoy unforgettable views. Those who wish can visit the "Blue Bay" - a local small water park.
Tenth day
The final day of the excursion tour "Crimean circumnavigation." After collecting things, the organizers suggest holding a small picnic in the village of Zalesnoye on the Miracle Oslik farm.
This is the only place in the Crimea where donkeys of Somali and Nubian breeds are professionally bred. In addition to them, there are Vietnamese pigs, Cameroonian goats, horses, ostriches, peacocks, hens of the rarest breeds, Hungarian wolves, etc. All animals are tame: they eat from their hands, allow themselves to be stroked and photographed. The farm itself is located in a huge cherry garden, through which here and there you can meet the mysterious mystical rocks-sphinxes. For a fee, everyone can walk on a donkey and get this document - a driver’s license, attention ... At the end of the picnic, the group returns to Simferopol.
Eight day tour
No less, and maybe even more interesting journey is “Grand tour - Crimean round the world”. It passes through the largest cities of Crimea. On a comfortable bus, guests of the peninsula move from city to city, learning about each historical past, geographical present and many interesting nuances that you will not hear about anywhere except here.
The tour begins with Simferopol. And on the first day there are sightseeing tours in Belogorsk and Kerch.
The second day - a visit to the underground halls of the museum of heroic defense of the Adzhimushkay quarries of the Great Patriotic War. Transfer to the village of Shchelkino and a tour of the Kazantip reserve. Then rest on one of the beaches of the Sea of ​​Azov.
The third day - Theodosius. Here the grave of I.K. Aivazovsky, a monument to Athanasius Nikitin, the Armenian church, the fortification complex of the Gnuez fortress are obligatory for visiting. Then, at will and for a fee, you can explore the unique and one of the country's oldest museums - the art gallery of the marine painter I.K. Aivazovsky. Transfer to Koktebel. It has free walks. For an additional fee - sea promenade to the Golden Gate.
The fourth day of the Crimean round-the-world sightseeing tour in Crimea is dedicated to the South Bank. The main point is the lighthouse church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Closer to dinner, the group moves to Partenit. There is a big walk around the Aivazovskoye park.
This vast territory is a modern monument of landscape gardening art. The day ends in Massandra (excursions are possible for a fee).
The fifth day - the village of Miskhor. From the cable car to the top of Ai-Petri, a stunning panorama opens onto the southern Crimean coast. Then a walk along the summer residence of Governor General Vorontsov. The Vorontsov Palace with the adjacent parkland is the most romantic place on the peninsula. In your free time you can visit a tasting of world-famous Massandra wines. Then - the Charaks estate. Here, Grand Duke G.M. Romanov once rested.
Sixth day - transfer to Sevastopol. On the way, visit the Foros Church and the Swallow's Nest castle. Following is an interesting acquaintance with the huge exposition of the “Panorama of the Defense of Sevastopol”. The day ends with a visit to the Mikhailovskaya casemated battery.
The seventh day of the "Crimean circumnavigation" begins with the historical and archaeological complex "Tauric Chersonesos". Then a sightseeing tour of the places of decisive battles for Sevastopol during the Second World War on Sapun Mountain. Following Balaclava with a beautiful embankment and the famous bay from Homer's Odyssey.
The eighth day is Bakhchisaray. Here is the Khan's Palace and several excursions at will for a fee. Then the guests of the peninsula are returned to Simferopol.
Travel organizers
One of the popular tour operators in this direction is Kandahar. "Crimean round the world" in their performance shock the Network with rave reviews. In addition, this operator operates in a two-way mode, offering its customers feedback for suggestions to improve services or new directions.
The guests of the peninsula are praised by TourTransVoyage, Alean, Dolphin, and many others.