* Balaclava is also called the Crimean Venice. The city is famous for the fact that a submarine division was stationed here earlier (during the Soviet Union). It should be noted that the city was closed for a very long time, as there were many secret facilities here. An excursion to this unique city combines visits to ancient sites and a visit to the museum dedicated to the history of Balaklava. Those who wish can also go on a boat trip, swim in the Black Sea, and wander the streets of this cozy town. What awaits you: ✔ A secret Soviet-era naval facility The Bay of Listrigons from Homer's Odyssey ✔ View of the Genoese fortress of Cembalo How is the tour going?: - The tour starts in Yalta. You are driving along the Yuzhnoberezhnoye highway towards Sevastopol. - The sightseeing tour begins with a visit to the Balaklava Underground Museum complex, which is "popularly" called the "submarine repair museum" in Balaklava Bay. The museum's exhibition halls and the marine canal are located in a closed underground space covering an area of 19,000 m2. The air temperature is from +15 to +17 degrees, humidity is 80-90%. The time allotted for the sightseeing tour is 1 hour and 30 minutes, the route length is more than 1 km. - Sightseeing tour of the central part of Balaklava. - A tour of the surroundings, a visit to the Church of the Twelve Apostles, a view of the Genoese fortress of Cembalo. - You will have free time during which you can have lunch or take a self-guided sightseeing tour of the city. - After that, a boat trip along Balaklava Bay is provided (to be paid separately). Those who wish can swim in the Black Sea, dive from the longboat and admire the picturesque views (according to the season). - Return to Yalta. Who is suitable for the tour: Travelers of all ages, including families with children.