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Crimean War - Malakhov and Sapun Hills - Balaclava

Duration: 6 hours Walking time: 4 hours Walking distance – 6 km Time and place of the departure is tailored according to your request Hotel pick up and drop off is included

This guided bus tour is carried out in the language of your choice by a professional local guide. The tour consists of 3 parts. The first part of the tour is a tour to Malakhov hill. The next part is visiting Sapun hill and Diorama museum. The third part is a tour to Balaclava, a place of location British military troops in the Crimean War. On the tour you visit a former submarine base - naval museum complex Balaclava.

Tour to Malakhov Hill

On the Malakhov tour you will learn details about the Crimean war and the Bastion of Malakhov. The tour also narrates events of the WWII and defense of Sevastopol in 1941-1942.
Malakhov Hill highlights: White Defensive Tower of Malakhov and Genuine Cannons of the Crimean War - Monument to Admiral Kornilov - Alley of Friendship - Artillery guns of WWII of Matukhin’s Battery – Monument to the soldiers of 8^th  Air Force - Common grave of Russian and French soldiers.

Tour to Sapun Hill

From the observation viewpoint of Sapun Hill you will admire the panorama of peaceful Balaklava’s valley after the Crimean War known as the Valley of Death. You will get acqauinted with former dispositions of British and Russian troops in the Battle of Balaclava and learn about the Charge of the Light Brigade that took place here in 1854.
Sapun Battlefield tour includes visiting the Memorial Park of Sapun Hill. Your guide will tell you about the siege and liberation of Sevastopol in WWII. You will take photos next to the Soviet tanks, artillery guns, and military equipment of the WWII.
Sapun hill highlights: Monument to 51 Army – Exposition of Naval and Overland Weaponry – Observation Desk of Sapun Hill - Diorama Museum – Tanks and Armours of WWII - Obelisk of Glory with Eternal Flame – Orthodox Chapel.

Tour to Balaclava

Take a walk on the promenade of Balaclava and hear the story of this ancient beautiful town. With plenty of photo opportunities, this comprehensive guided tour is perfect for nature and adventure lovers. The tour includes visiting former Soviet Top Secret Submarine Base.
Balaclava Tour highlights: Promenade of Balaclava - Ruins of Genoese Fortress of XIV century (uphill) –  Soviet Top Secret Submarine Base.

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The price includes:  transportation, guiding in the selected language, entrance tickets to the visited landmarks.
Please Note: The price of the tour quoted above depends on the number of visitors, changes in museum schedule, or your personal wishes; each request may require independent calculation. The order of the visted attractions may vary.