Main promenade with historic pier, hotels, and Chekhov landmarks.
Livadia Palace, former tsar's summer residence and Yalta Conference site.
Famous winery district with Massandra Palace and vineyards.
Artistic village with Artek camp, Ayu-Dag mountain, and Pushkin museum.
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Fly to Simferopol (SIP), then trolleybus (86km, 2.5h, ~200 RUB) or bus (1.5h) or taxi. Trolleybus is unique experience - longest in the world!
Historic 1945 meeting of Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin at Livadia Palace. Decided post-WWII Europe division. Museum in palace shows original conference room.
May-June and September-October ideal. Mediterranean climate means mild winters too (roses bloom in December!). Peak summer is hot and crowded.
Useful tips for visiting Yalta
Visa/Mastercard do NOT work anywhere in Crimea. Bring cash (rubles) or Russian Mir card!
Swallow's Nest castle is THE iconic image of Crimea. Small but very photogenic. Best at sunset.
Livadia Palace - site of 1945 Yalta Conference (Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin). Excellent museum.
Lenin Embankment is heart of city - cafes, shops, evening promenade culture.
Ai-Petri mountain (1234m) - cable car or road. Amazing views, Tatar restaurants at top.
Massandra winery - one of Russia's oldest. Tours and tastings. Try Crimean wines!
Nikitsky Botanical Garden - beautiful any season. One of oldest in Russia (1812).
Average temperature by month
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| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 30 ₽ ~0.38 $ | Яндекс Карты | Автобусы по городу и на побережье. |
location.transport.trolleybus | 27 ₽ ~0.34 $ | — | Уникальный междугородний троллейбус Симферополь-Ялта (86 км!) — самый длинный в мире! |
location.transport.taxi | 120 ₽ ~1.5 $ | Яндекс Такси | Посадка ~120₽, за км ~25₽. |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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Visa/Mastercard do NOT work. Only Russian cards (Mir) or cash. Bring rubles!
Exchange offices available but may have limited USD/EUR.
10% in restaurants appreciated.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Attractions and points of interest
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