Khortitsa Island

What is special?     Nowadays, Khortytsia is designated a national museum. The rural landscape of the island features the Zaporizhian Cossack Museum and a Cossack horse show. The museum building is modern, nestling low in the landscape with dramatic views of the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station to the north. The museum contains exhibits dating from the Stone Age through the Scythian period (c.750 - 250 BC) down to the 20th century, including a model of the Pecheneg ambush which claimed the life of Svyatoslav in 972 and a panorama representing the Battle for Zaporizhia, fought during World War II on October 14, 1943. Description   This excursion on the famous Khoritsa Island, located on the city's northeastern tip, is perhaps the greatest, unexpected delight of Zaporozhye city. This beautiful and historical nook is really worth exploring! You will be treated to Cossack displays and investigate their history. Learn about and experience Cossack traditions first hand! This tour can be arranged for one-to-one, couples or families/ small groups. You will:   • Explore and delight at the island's natural beauty (since 1965 the island has been a reserve with many herbs and animals registered as protected species. • Walk through and explore the halls of the informative, historical Museum of Zaporizhsky Cossacks. The museum contains numerous artifacts excavated from the island and Dnieper river including the Cossacks jetty. What makes this museum special is it's sharp observations of history and reality. Exhibits of Cossacks' arms and relics match with the Cossacks' fortifications outside. • Visit an open-air Horse Theatre, where Cossack descendants with their Hetman(leader) present displays of traditional dancing, mock fights and tremendous skills in horse riding. • Taste Ukrainian national dishes at Cossack Korchma (pub) • Taxi journey from and too Khoritsa Island from your apartment included. • English speaking translator/ guide provided for duration of tour