RestaCumme - Stay with Me – is a Destination Management Company specializing in travel related services to assist you in every facet of your vacation or business trip in the United States and overseas. We now offer services in the Ukraine with accommodations, sightseeing and other services including Euro Soccer 2012 and visits to Kiev, Odessa and Yalta such as:
Historic and Modern Kiev – excursions include stops atthemain streets of the city - Khreschatyk & Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the National Opera of Ukraine, Golden Gates of Kyiv, St. Sophia Cathedral, Mikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral St., St Andrew's Church & Andriyivskyi descent, Kontractovaya Square, Kiev-Mogilyanskaya Academy, European Square, the Arch Symbolizing International Friendship, Dinamo Stadium (Statue of Lobanovskiy),Maryninskiy Palace, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Cave Monastery)andthe Park of Glory.
The side streets of Podol - Podol symbolizes the bridge between the past and the present to the future. Only Podol has preserved the architectural character of the beginning of the past century. In Podol, or how it used to be called “The Lower City”, ancient names of streets and tracts of times of Kyiv Rus have been preserved to our days. During the excursion you will get a chance to get acquainted with one of the most ancient streets of the town - St. Andrew’s Descent. The tour includes: St. Andrew’s Church, a panoramic view of the city, a visit to the House-Museum of M. Bulgakov, the Frolovskij Monastery and a walk to the Kontraktovaya Square.
River Cruises – A cruise on the Dnipro River will leave you with unforgettable memories of your visit to the capital of Ukraine. You will see the Kyiv bridges, splendid landscapes on the Right bank and modern constructions of the Left bank. One can enjoy Kiev’s beauty, by observing it at dawn or at sunset, at dusk time or at night time, while having a romantic dinner on the floating restaurant accompanied by the sounds of beautiful, peaceful music. It is also possible to hold a business meeting or family and group events.
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery - bus and walking tours.A "must see" visit in Kiev. Founded in 1051 by the monks Antoniy and Feodosiy, it became the center for the expansion and consolidation of Christianity in Kyivan Rus. In the late 16th century, it was designated a Lavra, the term used by the Orthodox Church for the largest autonomous monasteries. Pechersk Lavra was one of the most famous monasteries in the Kyiv Rus State and the Russian Empire being a site of pilgrimage for the Orthodox Christians throughout Europe. Pechera means cave in Ukrainian, hence the name of the monastery. Monks prayed and lived in caves which can be visited; they were also buried there as a combination of cool temperature and soil composition allowed the bodies of the dead to mummify. At the time of the monastery's founding, this appeared to be a miracle enhancing the monastery's prestige. Even today the bodies remain almost perfectly preserved. In 1990 the site was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Majestic Pechersk - walking tour.Located south-east of modern Khreschatyk, it has been referred to in the antiquity as Klov- due to the skirting stream. Time has passed, and thanks to the cozy shady grove, this part of the city is now called Lipki. Czarina Elizabeth Petrovna chose this spot for the construction of the traveling residency. Proximity to the Tsar’s Palace ensured that aristocrats and high government officials also built their palaces. You will be hear the history about these aristocratic houses and their dwellers.
Ostrich Farm – bus and walking tours. The biggest ostrich farm in Ukraine is located in a picturesque area one hour’s drive from Kiev. The main field occupies almost 20 hectares and additionally 60 hectares are assigned for fodder growth. There are more than one hundred ostriches and the tour includes a visit to the local zoo where you can observe pheasants, ducks, and goats. Lunch at a local restaurant iincludes ostrich eggs and meat dishes. You can purchase souvenirs made from ostrich skin and eggs.
Pirogovo Ukrainian Folk Architecture and Life Museum - bus and walking tours.To the southwest of Kiev, in the picturesque setting of Pirogovo village there is an open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture, Rural Life and Folk Art, stretching on a vast territory of 150 hectares. The exposition preserves the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian Nation of the XVI – XX centuries. The museum also boasts an impressive collection of ethnographic exhibits - folk costumes, fabrics, embroidery, carpets, ceramics, articles of metal, wood, glassware, musical instruments, paintings, tools and household articles. After walking along the museum, you can ride a horse, walk through a park, taste traditional Ukrainian cuisine in a local restaurant and listen to folk music.
Mikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral - bus and walking tours.TheMikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral is a distinguished architectural monument and a symbol of Christian spiritual values in Rus. It was built in the 12th century and restored in the 20th. From here you will see the Golden Gate, Vladimir hill, the Prince Vladimir monument. From Vladimir Hill Park you will experience a wonderful view of the Dnipro river, its left bank and Podil.
St.Sophia Cathedral - bus and walking tours. The foundation of this multi domed, five-nave church was laid by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in honor of his victory over the Pechenegs in 1037 and it was erected by unknown local masters. As ancient Rus it was the main metropolitan church and was symbolizing the wisdom of Christianity. At the same time the Cathedral was the center of social and cultural life. It witnessed the ceremony of the princes' "seating" on the throne, the debating of the Kiev "veche" (people's assembly), receptions for West European sovereigns, dynastic rituals, and the foundation of the first Russian library. As you cross the Cathedral's threshold, you are immediately seized by its grandeur and splendor. Its majestic size (length-27 m, width-55 m, height-29 m), austere inner proportions and monumental wall decorations (260 sq. of mosaics and about 3,000 sq. m of frescoes) dating from the 11th century overwhelm the visitor with their perfection. The marble sarcophagus of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and the wooden carved iconostasis dating from the 18th century have also survived. Saint Sophia is not only a national treasure of Ukraine, it is under the protection of UNESCO.
For information, reservations and to request a personalized travel plan for your vacation or business trip to Ukraine: info@restacumme.com 240-724-2504
RestaCumme - Stay with Me – is a Destination Management Company specializing in travel related services to assist you in every facet of your vacation or business trip in the United States and overseas. We now offer services in the Ukraine with accommodations, sightseeing and other services including Euro Soccer 2012 and visits to Kiev, Odessa and Yalta such as:
Historic and Modern Kiev – excursions include stops at the main streets of the city - Khreschatyk & Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square), Saint Volodymyr’s Cathedral, the National Opera of Ukraine, Golden Gates of Kyiv, St. Sophia Cathedral, Mikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral St., St Andrew's Church & Andriyivskyi descent, Kontractovaya Square, Kiev-Mogilyanskaya Academy, European Square, the Arch Symbolizing International Friendship, Dinamo Stadium (Statue of Lobanovskiy), Maryninskiy Palace, Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Cave Monastery) and the Park of Glory.
The side streets of Podol - Podol symbolizes the bridge between the past and the present to the future. Only Podol has preserved the architectural character of the beginning of the past century.
River Cruises – A cruise on the Dnipro River will leave you with unforgettable memories of your visit to the capital of Ukraine. You will see the Kyiv bridges, splendid landscapes on the Right bank and modern constructions of the Left bank. One can enjoy Kiev’s beauty, by observing it at dawn or at sunset, at dusk time or at night time, while having a romantic dinner on the floating restaurant accompanied by the sounds of beautiful, peaceful music. It is also possible to hold a business meeting or family and group events. 
Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Cave Monastery - bus and walking tours. A "must see" visit in Kiev. Founded in 1051 by the monks Antoniy and Feodosiy, it became the center for the expansion and consolidation of Christianity in Kyivan Rus. In the late 16th century, it was designated a Lavra, the term used by the Orthodox Church for the largest autonomous monasteries. Pechersk Lavra was one of the most famous monasteries in the Kyiv Rus State and the Russian Empire being a site of pilgrimage for the Orthodox Christians throughout Europe. Pechera means cave in Ukrainian, hence the name of the monastery. Monks prayed and lived in caves which can be visited; they were also buried there as a combination of cool temperature and soil composition allowed the bodies of the dead to mummify. At the time of the monastery's founding, this appeared to be a miracle enhancing the monastery's prestige. Even today the bodies remain almost perfectly preserved. In 1990 the site was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Majestic Pechersk - walking tour. Located south-east of modern Khreschatyk, it has been referred to in the antiquity as Klov- due to the skirting stream. Time has passed, and thanks to the cozy shady grove, this part of the city is now called Lipki. Czarina Elizabeth Petrovna chose this spot for the construction of the traveling residency. Proximity to the Tsar’s Palace ensured that aristocrats and high government officials also built their palaces. You will be hear the history about these aristocratic houses and their dwellers.
Pirogovo Ukrainian Folk Architecture and Life Museum - bus and walking tours. To the southwest of Kiev, in the picturesque setting of Pirogovo village there is an open-air Museum of Ukrainian Folk Architecture, Rural Life and Folk Art, stretching on a vast territory of 150 hectares. The exposition preserves the cultural heritage of the Ukrainian Nation of the XVI – XX centuries. The museum also boasts an impressive collection of ethnographic exhibits - folk costumes, fabrics, embroidery, carpets, ceramics, articles of metal, wood, glassware, musical instruments, paintings, tools and household articles. After walking along the museum, you can ride a horse, walk through a park, taste traditional Ukrainian cuisine in a local restaurant and listen to folk music.
Mikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral - bus and walking tours. The Mikhailovsky Gold-domed Cathedral is a distinguished architectural monument and a symbol of Christian spiritual values in Rus. It was built in the 12th century and restored in the 20th. From here you will see the Golden Gate, Vladimir hill, the Prince Vladimir monument. From Vladimir Hill Park you will experience a wonderful view of the Dnipro river, its left bank and Podil.
St.Sophia Cathedral - bus and walking tours. The foundation of this multi domed, five-nave church was laid by Prince Yaroslav the Wise in honor of his victory over the Pechenegs in 1037 and it was erected by unknown local masters. As ancient Rus it was the main metropolitan church and was symbolizing the wisdom of Christianity. At the same time the Cathedral was the center of social and cultural life. It witnessed the ceremony of the princes' "seating" on the throne, the debating of the Kiev "veche" (people's assembly), receptions for West European sovereigns, dynastic rituals, and the foundation of the first Russian library. As you cross the Cathedral's threshold, you are immediately seized by its grandeur and splendor. Its majestic size (length-27 m, width-55 m, height-29 m), austere inner proportions and monumental wall decorations (260 sq. of mosaics and about 3,000 sq. m of frescoes) dating from the 11th century overwhelm the visitor with their perfection. The marble sarcophagus of Prince Yaroslav the Wise and the wooden carved iconostasis dating from the 18th century have also survived. Saint Sophia is not only a national treasure of Ukraine, it is under the protection of UNESCO.