8-Hour Nizhyn Highlights Tour with Historic Churches and Monuments

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Behold the Nizhyn Cucumber Monument
• 02 Admire the Gogol Monument
• 03 Explore St. Nicholas Cathedral
• 04 Visit St. Michael's Greek Church

Travel to Nizhyn, one of the oldest cities in Ukraine, located along the Oster River and well known for its ancient architecture and history. Experience Ukraine like a local as you visit the Gogol Monument, the Nizhyn Cucumber Monument, St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Michael's Greek Church, and one of the country's oldest institutions of higher learning.

St. Michael's Greek Church - A one-dome, three-nave church with an apse that reflects Byzantine architecture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Nizhyn

Languages English, German, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nizhyn Monuments, Churches, and Historic University

Visit the following places with your Ukrainian tour guide:

• Nizhyn Cucumber Monument - A monument located in Nizhyn.

• Gogol Monument - A monument dedicated to the great observer of life.

• St. Nicholas Cathedral - The main Eastern Orthodox church of the Nizhyn eparchy in Ukraine.

• St. Michael's Greek Church - A one-dome, three-nave church with an apse that reflects Byzantine architecture.

• High School of Science (University) - One of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Ukraine. It was originally established as the Nizhyn Lyceum of Prince Bezborodko and has changed its name several times since then.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from your hotel or the city centre.

• Ukrainian tour guide

What's Not Included

• Optional entrance fees

• Public transport and train tickets

• Food and beverages

• Souvenirs

Know before you go

The beautiful city of Nizhyn is located along the Oster River, 150 km north-east of Kyiv. Nizhyn is well known for its ancient architecture and history. The first known references to Nizhyn date back to 1147. Get an opportunity to experience Ukraine like a local.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nizhyn, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Tour start

Nizhyn, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.