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Full-Day Private Zolochiv, Olesko, and Pidhirtsi Castles Tour from Lviv
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Olesko
Discover the “Golden Horseshoe” in the Lviv region with a private day trip from Lviv, featuring the Zolochiv, Olesko, and Pidhirtsi Castles. Stroll through historical eras, admire the stunning Renaissance architecture, and uncover the stories and legends of the castles and their inhabitants. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off services.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Olesko Castle - First, visit Olesko Castle. A grand building dating back to the 14th century, The castle was made famous thanks to the king of Poland; John III Sobieski who amassed an impressive art collection on the castle walls. It now serves as a branch of the Lviv Art Gallery, making the gorgeous collection open to the public. There is also a small park and beautiful lake near the castle.
- Pidhirtsi Castle - The second stop is Pidhirtsi Castle, an exceptional creation of the Renaissance period. The barricades around the castle were constructed in the 17th century to fortify this palace against enemy armies. Visit the gorgeous gardens and towering entry gates that surround the castle.
Lunch is not included in the tour, but you will have time to buy lunch at one of the castle restaurants and purchase souvenirs if you want to.
- Roman CatholicChurch of the Exaltation of St. Joseph - Authentic Roman Catholic Church
- Zolochiv Castle - The final stop of the day is Zolochiv Castle. Constructed in the 17th century, this sprawling castle encompasses two palaces; the Great Palace of the Renaissance period and the Chinese Palace. One remarkable feature of the Chinese Palace is a stone patio designed for relaxation and meditation, and covered with delicate flowers. Explore the mysterious stones built into the castle with encoded carvings, which according to legend, bring well-being and luck.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Location
Olesko Castle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alexander_d
Jul 12, 2021
Excellent - Excellent guide with Paul - full of detailed information, humour and energy. Highly recommended if you want a good in-depth understanding.
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Nicolasj
Jul 21, 2019
Very knowledgeable guide - We booked this tour for 2 people with private transport; We were picked up by a discrete and excellent driver with a large Mercedes car in good condition.
Our tour took just under 7 hours and included the 3 different castles as advertised. We had such in the 3rd castle. The guide was very knowledgeable and seemed to have a university degree in arts or history, since he was able to answer all our questions about present or historical Ukraine. He did speak a very good English and German, and seemed to be fluent in Polish as well.
We appreciated the possibility to discuss with him not just the historical sites visited, but also present day life and politics in Ukraine. The rate we paid for our tour was rather high, but taken into account the comfort of the transport and the very professional guide, we were very happy with our choice.
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Yahoo540
Aug 20, 2019
Great view. - The castle has very little left of its original artifacts, the view of surrounding villages and countryside is absolutely beautiful. You can walk along the wall surrounding the castle for a better view. Lots of history due your own research before visiting.
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Bernie
Oct 2, 2018
Great day trip in the L'viv area - After a day in L'viv, our group headed to the castles in the area. These castles show the wear of the centuries, but is a nice day out if you have the time in Ukraine. We spent between an hour or more at each location and enjoyed the historic significance of these attractions. Since I am familiar with Russian Orthodox Church, I was ore interested in the church adjacent to Pidhirtsi Castle.
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