Kiev: Poltava City Tour by Intercity Train with Museum Visit
Product ID: 170700
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Discover the most popular travel attractions of Poltava on a one-day trip from Kiev by a high-speed intercity train. Poltava is a charming city with a rich historical and cultural heritage.
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Mobile ticketing
Duration 1 day
Starting time 5:30 AM
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up from all hotels and apartments in Kiev to railway station.
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Experience
Highlights
Visit the region, which is considered to be the cradle of Ukrainian language and literature
Find out more about the historical and cultural heritage of Poltava
Take a picture of the one-of-a-kind Dumpling Monument
Enjoy the most iconic city landmarks, such as the White Rotunda, Corpusniy Garden and the Glory Monument
Choose a visit to one of three interesting and informative museums
Full description
Take a 3-hour journey from Kiev to Poltava by highspeed train. Once in Poltava, meet your local guide and enjoy a 3-hour sightseeing city tour. Visit the historical part of the city, the Ivanova Mountain, known as the White Rotunda. Enjoy picturesque city views from the observation deck. Take a photo with the famous Dumpling Monument.
Next, the romantic Round Square and Corpusniy Garden founded in the 19th century. In the center of the garden and Round Square, see the Glory Monument, dedicated to the anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Poltava. Another must-see tourist attraction is the beautiful building of the Former Peasants Bank. It's famous for the unique figures of firebirds on the façade. After your sightseeing tour, enjoy some free time for shopping and lunch.
For the second part of the day, you can choose to visit one of the three museums:
• Poltava Museum of Local Lore (closed on Wednesdays). The exhibition has the most comprehensive collection of historical, cultural and ethnographic artefacts of the region.
• The Museum of Poltava Battle History (closed on Mondays). The exhibition is devoted to the Poltava Battle, which took place in 1709.
• Poltava Long-Range Aviation Museum (closed on Mondays). This open-air museum houses rare samples of military Soviet aviation.