Shabo Wine Culture Center
Tour at Wine Cultural Center + Tasting / VIP-Tasting

Tour duration: 2h. 30 min.

Being involved into the fascinating world of Shabo wine, you can see, feel, taste, experience, save and take with you everything related to wine and wine making.

Tour at Wine Cultural Center:
• The old “Royal Cellar”, created more than 200 years ago by French-Swiss settlers, where Pushkin and the Romanian King Carol have been.
• Ancient “Sherry Cellar”, where the unique wine, dry Sherry, is aging in oak barrels.
• The giant underground storage, located at a depth of five and nine meters underground.
• Great Brandy yard with oak barrels for aging of noble brandy spirits.
• Unique Champagne yard for the production of high quality sparkling wine with classic method.
• Modern department for bottling with “cold method”, where equipment is the guarantee of bottling sterility and natural properties of wine saving.
• Unusual museum with old myths about wine.
• Cinema theatre, where you can see a fascinating story about Shabo settlement and its founder, Louis Tardane, Swiss wine-maker and the first mayor of Shabo.
• Dionysus fountain – the symbol of Shabo, where you can touch the miracle of the wine creation.

In the crystal hall guests can taste the wine and brandy TM Shabo:
1. CHATEAU SHABO CLASSIC Chardonnay – dry white
2. CHATEAU SHABO CLASSIC Cabernet – dry red
3. CHATEAU SHABO CLASSIC Sherry – dry white
4. CHATEAU SHABO CLASSIC Semi-dry White
5. CHATEAU SHABO CLASSIC Semi-sweet Red
6. Ukrainian Cahors – desert red wine “Royal stories”
7. Brandy “V.S.O.P.” (five stars)Traditional snacks for tasting: crackers, walnuts, dark chocolate are served for drinks.

On the territory of “Shabo” wine company the Store is located, where you can buy products of TM “Shabo”, souvenirs.

After the tour we’ll invite the guests to the restaurant “Shabsky patio”, which is located near the Wine Cultural Center. The cuisine is Ukrainian borsch with pampushkas, barbecue on the grapevine, Black Sea grilled flounder, pita bread with suluguni and sheep cheese, Uzvar and homemade lemonade, pickled vegetables from the cellar. The natural white and red wine TM “Shabo” can become the great accompaniment to any dish.

We usually advice our guests to combine this tour with trip to beautiful ancient fortress Akkerman located in few kilometers from Shabo.

Following this link you can watch the video from our tour http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUlwAoDFq_U

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- Tasting of finest Ukrainian and Moldavian wines,
- Attending wine-vaults
- Excursions to wine, cognac, champagne factoriest

We also invite you to taste the best of Ukrainian wines from sunny Crimea peninsula, take a chance to try favorite of Russian Royal Family, and the last Russian Tsar Nickolai I

Key2Ukraine, The first Ukrainian Concierge Service is honored to invite you for to visit one of the most beautiful and magnificent architectural jewels of Europe – the Odessa Opera theater.

Due to its amazing design, outstanding exterior decorations of French rococo and exceptional interior of Italian Renaissance style it is proudly ranked as the second most beautiful opera theater in Europe. By its beauty it is compared to Milano La Scala and by its significance it is compared to Moscow’s Bolshoy Theatre.

During your tour you will be introduced to the history of creation of architectural jewel, will know the names of famous musicians, actors and composers which performed in Theater. Magnificent Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater was once echoed with concerts conducted by Peter Tchaikovsky and ballets featuring Anna Pavlova.

Not only you will have a chance to enjoy an outstanding interior of the Theater, we also invite you to join classic performance: the ballet or opera , according to your tastes and preferences.

Local people say that a visit to Odessa, Ukraine is not considered to be complete if you did not visit the Opera Theater. Follow their wise advice and experience a part of world’s cultural heritage in Odessa, together with Key2Ukraine excellent service.

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Literary Odessa


During the two hundred years of existence Odessa has obtained a very rich literary history, connected with the names of A. Pushkin, N. Gogol, A.Ostrovskiy, V. Korolenko, I. Bunin, A. Kuprin, A.Mitskevich, M.Twain, Sholom-Aleihem, V. Kataev and many others.
They embodied on the pages of their works bright moments of history of the city, its labor, culture, literary life, traditions, customs, and manners - everything that forms "local color". Time implacably washes out the Past: old residents go away, facts are forgotten, names get lost, way of life, customs and the landscape of the city change.
To renew the Past, you are offered to see the present excursion, during which you will see the amazing Literature museum, where the atmosphere of literature works of writers and poets of two centuries reigns. This building used to be the residence of Count Gagarin. The building has been completely restored.
The museum collection amounts to 40,000 exhibits. It represents the works of Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Jewish, Bulgarian, etc. writers and illustrates their links to Odessa. The list includes about 300 names.
If you study literature this museum will be of a great interest You will see the house of Pushkin, where in 1961 the museum-apartment of Pushkin was opened, you will find out about the Rishelievsliy lyceum, which is the University of Odessa now that is also connected with the names of A.S.Pushkin and A.Mitskevich. "Pushkin's Odessa" is also a huge old house of the corner of Deribasovskaya and Ekaterininskaya streets, ex "House of Vagner", by the name of its owner. And many, many other.

If you are interested to get acquainted closer with one of the most beautiful cities of the world Odessa, Ukraine, we are honored to invite you for a date. Yes, yes exactly for a date with beautiful, charming, sophisticated, elegant, outgoing and hospitable, capturing and exciting, romantic and relaxing city Odessa. This is the way how we see our beautiful city.
Once you are lucky to know this astonishing lady, it is impossible not to fall in love with Odessa . You won’t stay careless to its beautiful sights and unrepeatable atmosphere.
A lot of people can show you same places in Odessa, but we are proud to introduce you the unique Odessa through our eyes, so that you could share our unlimited love to Odessa, its culture and people.
Get ready to leave a part of your heart here and being captured by a bright whirlpool of events, impressions, emotions and outstanding experiences:
Odessa to experience :
To see – beautiful creations of the famous Europen architects Felner and Gelmer, F. Boffo, A. Bernardazzi, G. Toricelli and F. Morandi, the mix of baroque, rococo French and Italian styles perform the modern but charming look of our city…
To hear – exciting stories about the foundation and development of Odessa, as its history is closely connected with that of the Russian Empire, and its rich cultural background …
To feel – the heat of southern sun and warm sea, fresh breeze and enormous hospitality of Ukrainian people mixed with southern friendliness and humor, joyful ambience and the beat of day and nightlife
Be sure that during your date with Odessa, you will find something unique and dear specially for you, worth to enjoy and remember.
Odessa is inviting and waiting for you .

30 min walk for guests of the city to locate the best places in city center:)
good mood and pleasent conversation are guaranteed :)

If you are looking for interesting local experience or quality time spending in Odessa, Ukraine, or you would like to combine “something useful Key2Ukraine is happy to invite you to the traditional Russian Steam Health Club.
This traditional Russian Spa procedure which is called Banya is unforgettable experience and very interesting part of acquaintance with Russian and Slavic culture in general. The first mentioning about banya goes back to 10th century but the roots of this spa and cleaning procedure go back deep into centuries and were known during first years of our age.

From old ages banya considered to be not only one of best cleaning procedures, it was an excellent way to clean the whole body and get an extra energy , as for ancestors banya would be an embodiment of all 4 nature forces : fire, water, wind and the earth.

It is difficult to overestimate the use of banya procedures for human body:
Excessive sweating helps to get rid of all salts and extra liquids in body, and remove unwanted materials from kidneys,
The procedure itself helps to relax muscles and get rid of lactic acid which is the main source of tiredness in human body;
Stimulating of cardio-system and temperature contrasts helps to burn huge amounts of cholesterol, which increasing the flow of oxygen to muscles, stimulates blood circulation and helps body to fight flu viruses and diseases.

Lungs ventilation whit warm air, skin cleaning , pain and swelling removing, stimulating and anti-stress effects are the short list of healing benefits which you can get from banya .

Stimulated cardio-activity combined with relaxations helps body to produce endorphins - hormones of happiness and pleasure, which is always a guarantee of your enjoyment with time spent in banya.

Key2Ukraine will be happy to introduce you to exciting traditional procedure of banya and arrange your visit to one of the best banya places in Odessa, Ukraine , where best professionals will surround you with care and attention to ensure your complete enjoyment of benefits from banya .

If you have any questions, or you are curious to get more information and advise on visiting banya, please do not hesitate to contact Key2Ukraine- the first Ukrainian Concierge Service,
We will be happy to arrange your visit to banya and creat a unique and unforgettable experience in Odessa, Ukraine for you.

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Belgorod-Dnestrovsky Fortress Tour

Key2Ukraine, The First Ukrainian Concierge Service, invites you to discover one of the jewels of Odessa region in Ukraine; he 2500 year old ancient fortress in old city Belgorod-Dnestrovsky. Belgorod-Dnestrovsky is one of the most ancient cities on the planet. It is 2500 years old and was founded by people who were from the Middle-East town of Milet. They built the city on the mouth of the Tiras River (now the Dniester) and called it Tira. The Fortress belongs to a set of well-known monuments of historical importance. This architectural achievement of Medieval Defense is a sight to see. Nowadays the fortress is under UNESKO Protection. This is the largest fortress in the territory of Ukraine. It’s rich historical heritage contains many interesting facts and legends connected to its existence.

The fortress itself is located on the shore of an estuary in the region famous for wine producing and has an interesting historical background.

Key2Ukraine offers full day and half day tour to this beautiful and picturesque location in the south of Odessa region.

The full day tour to the fortress is usually combined with the tour to The Center of Culture of Wine in Shabo

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Your observation of Odessa would not be complete without visiting the labyrinth of catacombs that lace their way under the city and its surroundings.
Odessa underground tunnels (catacombs) were created nearly 200 years ago during mining of building materials that were used to build the city. Currently it is the maze of 2,500 kilometers with hundreds of entrances, exits, caves, and tunnels.
There are a lot of legends and myths about the catacombs. They gave shelter to homeless people; smugglers and thieves used them The catacombs were used as a refuge for slave traders, who smuggled stolen women out of the port of Odessa to the slave markets of Constantinople.

During the World War II, in 1941, when German and Romanian army occupied Odessa during the war, the Soviet Military headquarters gave the order to organize the partisan resistance. And Odessa catacombs were chosen as the camp for the unit of partisans. Provisions and weapons were enough there so the unit could stay underground for half a year. The partisan unit was fighting the nazi and Romanian army during all the period of occupation
In Nerubaiskoe village, a unique Museum of Partisan Glory was founded in the catacombs
After a brief journey through the city, you will pass small villages, farms, beautiful orchards and vineyards in the countryside. Soon you will reach the village of Nerubaiskoye, originally built as a southern Cossack military settlement at the end of the 18-th century
You'll walk in underground tunnels, where ambience of partisan camp is reconstructed and will listen to the history of struggle.
Note: Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. This excursion is not suitable for guests with physical disabilities. The catacombs are not for the faint of heart, however. Humid and claustrophobic conditions in the tunnels and caves are overwhelming and may discourage some.. Travelers are advised to use care when stepping backwards into this part of Ukraine's history

Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime and swim with dolphins in Odessa Delphiarium.
This amazing experience of acquaintance with playful creatures will remain with you for lifetime.
You will plunge into the remarkable world of these powerful marine mammals and come face to face with bottlenose dolphins, porpoises and other majestic cetaceans.
Swimming with dolphins is an excellent antistress and powerful injection of positive emotions.
Don't miss your chance while you are in Odessa and treat yourself with an excellent gift.

Odessa Archeological museum

Odessa Archaeological Muzeum, one of the oldest in Ukraine, was founded in 1825. Its development was promoted by the Odessa Society of antiquity and history, which had the right to carry out excavations in the Northern Black Sea Region.
There are more than 160 000 exhibits. They are the basis of one of the largest collection of information sources about ancient history of Northern Black Sea region. The muzeum possesses rich collection of archaeological relics of primitive and classical culture, relics of ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, besides there is a large and valuable collection of coins and medals. The best antique sculptures are exhibited in the vestibule of the building, specially built for the muzeum in 1883.
The exhibits, represented in the first and second holls, belonged to the huge period: from the appearence of the first men to the second millennium B.C. The finds from the settlements and burial grounds of Gumelnitsa, Tripolye and Usatovo culture, barrows and hoards of the Bronze Age are of special interest. In the first millennium B.C. ancient Greek colonies, such as Olbia, Tyras, Niconium, Panticapaeum, Chersonesus, were founded on the North Black Sea Coast. Painted vessels, terracottas, sculptures, inscriptions, articles of craft art, represented in muzeum, testify about prosperity of the antique civilization.
The culture of Scythian tribes, inhabited in Black Sea littoral steppes, is represented by finds from settlements and barial grounds. There are weapon items, bronze cauldrons, other utensils, adornments. By the beginning of the first millennium A.D. the Sarmatians displaced the Scythians. In the IIIrd - IVth centuries A.D. the tribal alliance, represented by the items of Chernyakhovo culture, was created. Since the middle of the first millennium the formation of Slavic people began. In the IXth century they were united into a state with Kyiv as a centre. The Khazars, Polovtsy, Pechenegs were the Slavs' neighbours during the different times. The period of the IXth - XIVth centuries is reflected by the materials from the settlements and cities of Kyiv Rus, Belgorod, Caffa-Theodosia, Berezan island.
The genuine, unique pieces of art made of precious metals are represented in "The Golden Treasury". The oldest of them belong to the beginners of the second millennium B.C. The adornments and articles of Slavic craftsmen from the Scythian and Sarmatian burial grounds, the medieval funerals of nomads, attract your attention. The most rare coins are exhibited here from more than 50 000 coins, kept in the museum. Such as the gold and silver coins produced in Ancient Greece, Rome, Byzantium.
The Russian Numismatic section is presented by "Zlatnick of Prince Volodimir", one of ten that remained in the world to nowadays. Russian Empire is represented by coins minted during the Romanovs' dynasty, gold and silver medals, wich were produced in honor of memorable events in the Russian history.
The collection of Egypt antiquites is the third most valuable in the former USSR. Wooden and stone sarcofagi, funeral inventory, stone slabs and fragments of papyrus with hieroglyphics are represented there.


Оdessa archaeological museum
4, Langeronovskaya str.
Ph./fax +3 (0482) 22-01-71
Work schedule:
10 a.m.till 5 p.m. daily (except Mondays)

Have a proper fun like it have locals:)

This tour brings the guests of Odessa to the main highlights of the city, which are familiar even to those who have never been here: the Opera House, the Potemkin Steps, the monument to Richelieu, Deribasovskaya Street....

During the tour you will visit the most picturesque historical places of the city, you will visit the beautiful city garden, which is the very first park of Odessa, Ukraine, Dumskaya square, Ekaterininskaya square with monument to the Impress Katherine II which is considered to be the founder of modern Odessa.

We will take you for a walk along cozy and unique Odessa streets: Puskinskaya, Rishelievskaya, Lanzheronovskaya and, certainly, the most beloved by locals - Deribasovskaya street - a street lined with unique historical and architectural monuments.

The tour will follow to the masterpiece of architecture – the Theatre of Opera and Ballet . Its impressive baroque exterior and luxurious interior put the theater on the second place in the list of most beautiful opera theaters in Europe after Milano La Scala.

After short stop near the Opera theatre , we will pass by Odessa Archeological Museum , one of the oldest museums in Ukraine . This beautiful building is located in former palace of Odessa which is decorated in Hellenic style. The sculptural ensemble of Laokoon is located in front of the archeological museum. This is a beautiful copy of original which is located in Vatican museum .

In few steps from the museum you will witness a remarkable panorama with view to Odessa Seaport, Dumskaya Square with building of City Council – former stock exchange, the monument to Pushkin, famous Russian writer and Cannon Gun captured from the British Battle Ship Tiger.
Yes, you are in the heart of Odessa- in the beginning of Primorsky Boulevard, both beautiful during summer and winter.Following along the Boulevard you will come across famous Potemkin Stairs (named after the rebellious battleship Potyomkin)

They are a formal entrance into the city from the the sea. Nearby there is Another must-see in Odessa: the monument to Duke Richelieu, Governor General of the territory and city mayor from 1803-1814, has become one of the symbols of Odessa.

In the end of the Boulevard there is one of the most spots of Odessa – the former residence of governor of the city count Vorontsov. Built in classic style with surprising Arabic detailing in exterior decoration it has sophisticated and simple facades.The essential part of the palace is the colonnade Belvedere colonnade built on the high stepped scope on the very edge of the precipice.

This is just a short list of the most famous places which we will be happy to introduce you during the walking tour around Odessa, Ukraine.
To make your experience in Odessa brighter and following your introduction to Ukrainian culture we recommend you to combine the city tour with wine tasting in Crimea wineries or finish your tour with attending a small tour and performance in Opera Theatre.

Attending Russian Banya after active and busy day in Odessa can be a great option for relaxation of body and mind and getting extra energy and great mood for observations of Odessa, Ukraine during next days.
We are ready to offer you a variety of special tailor made tours according to your requests and preferences and will be happy to ensure your exceptional time in Odessa.

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