THE CRIMEA

Crimea is one of those rare countries, in that it is still relatively untouched by mass UK tourism. The up side of this is that the country has managed to retain it's natural beauty and character without missing the mass charter flight market too much. Crimea is a country of contrasts with lush forests, exotic vineyards, deep gorges and sun soaked beaches. With the Yalta mountains offering one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The country offers its visitors an excellent climate with temperatures rivalling those of the Algarve.

The history of the region rivals any other in the world with the country dating back to the 6th century when it began to export grain to the ancient Greeks. After which the Romans, the Tartars, the Turks and finally the Russians all had their periods in this country before Ukraine declared its independence in 1991.

Over the years the Crimea region developed into a popular holiday retreat for wealthy Russians, East Germans and Ukrainians who came to the region for it's climate and the health spa's. These are dotted all across the country offering their guests a range of treatments such as mud & mineral based treatments, mineral springs, and saunas.

The Crimean people are an interesting blend of Ukrainian, Russian & Tartar and they pride themselves in being a hospitable, friendly and generous people.

Worldmark's range of services include:-

Due to our extensive overseas network we are able to offer any client a full range of services. These can be purchased individually or as part of a package.

* Discounted fares with Ukraine International.
* Discounted hotels.
* Private car transfers.
* Sightseeing & Guided Tours
* Rail & Air tickets
* Chauffeur & Car Hire

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Popular Destinations

Yalta

Yalta is without doubt the most popular destination in the Crimea and has a rich historical heritage. It occupies an ideal location along the Southern coast of the region that offers a mild tropical climate. The city offers it's visitors a host of wonderful sights and experiences.

The heart of the city is the seafront area where you will be surrounded by street entertainers who will juggle, play you a tune or do you a mime at a drop of a hat. Yalta is home to many excellent and established restaurants especially along the seafront area. Here you will find restaurants that suit any budget, these range from fast food outlets to gourmet seafood restaurants onboard of replica sailing ships. Visitors are encouraged to ride the cities unique cable car, which departs from the town centre and takes over the seafront until it reaches the famous STATUE OF POSEIDON and it's popular open-air nightclub.

Finally Yalta will offer its visitors and exciting nightlife, excellent food, wonderfull sights and an ideal base from which you can explore this unique region first hand.

POINTS OF INTEREST:-
Chekhov's House
The Livadia Palace
The Lessya Ukrainka Museum
Ai-Petri mountain and the Great Canyon
The Massandra Palace.

RECOMENDED HOTELS:-
Hotel Yalta BB ***
Single Room from £25 per room per night
Twin Room from £30 per room per night.

Hotel Bristol BB
Single Room from £65 per room per night
Twin Room from £60 per room per night.

Levant Hotel BB *****
Single Room from £35 per room per night
Twin Room from £42 per room per night.

Sevastopol

Crimea's capitol and premier commercial city sitting in the heart of the farming region. It has developed over the years into a hub of knowledge with many universities and research institutes. Simferopol is blessed with a rich cultural scene that includes many theatres, interesting museums and concert halls. We recommend that visitors take a leisurely drive along the Sevastopol to Feodosia coast road, which is one of the most beautiful drives in the world.

POINTS OF INTEREST:-
The Black Sea Fleet and the Harbour area
Khersoness
The Crimean War memorial
Balaklava

RECOMENDED HOTELS:-

HOTEL UKRAINA BB ***
Single Room from £43 per room per night
Twin Romm from £53 per room per night.
Minimum 2 night stay required.

HOTEL SEVASTOPOL BB
Single Room from £37 per room per night.
Twin Romm from £38 per room per night.

Alupka

The small town of Alupka has an exotic palace-gardens complex with a beautiful palace which was constructed in a combination of a Scottish castle and Arabic styles.

POINTS OF INTEREST:-
The Alupka Palace

Sudak

One of the main trade centers on the Great Silk Road. In the 14th-15th centuries they enormous fortress with a series of walls and towers was constructed which snakes along a massive cliff perched out over the sea.

POINTS OF INTEREST:-
The Genoese Fortress

The Swallow's Nest

One of the few fairy tale castles in eastern Europe and a symbol of what the Crimea once represented. It was built in 1912 for a German oil magnate and sits regally on top of the sheer cliff on the Cape Ai-Todor. It is now an fine Italian restaurant.

Feodosia

A must see for any tourist that visits the Crimea. It is a beautiful and well known resort packed with ancient ruins, a castle, delightful promenades and a casino.

Levadia

Has been a popular retreat for the Russian imperial family since 1860 and was in 1911 officially made the summer residence of Nicholas II. This beautiful palace was constructed in the style of the Italian Renaissance period with stunning Florentine & Arabic courtyards and lush tropical gardens. The gardens main focal point is the mile long “Sunny Period” which takes you from just below the palace to a lookout out over the Oreanda resort. The Palace was also used in February 1945 by Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill for their famous Yalta Conference.

SIMFEROPOL

RECOMENDED HOTELS:-

HOTEL UKRAINA BB
Single Room from £31 per room per night.
Twin Room from £48 per room per night.
Minimum 2 night stay required.

HOTEL MOSKVA BB
Single Room from £25 per room per night.
Twin Room from £33 per room per night.
Minimum 2 night stay required.

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