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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

Dertour gives you ATOL protection with every flight

Kiev Travel Guide

Kiev is the capital of Ukraine, and serves as its largest economical, political, educational and cultural centre. Kiev was founded in the fifth century and is one of the oldest cities in the country and Europe. The city survived the Mongol invasion, the blazes, the destruction of World War Two, and even the communist city planning. Kiev boasts a rich cultural heritage, a range of spectacular attractions, the charm of streets with low-rise buildings, and relatively untouched by development. Today Kiev understands its historical importance and role of the cradle of Eastern European civilization eagerly uncovering all the beauty of a modern European capital with an ancient heart. Kiev has something for all tastes and certainly will not disappoint.

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Recovering from the Soviet past, Kiev is becoming a capital city of European standards with all the attributes such as large shopping and recreation centres, boutiques and top designer shops. Nowadays Kiev has a terrific choice of shopping opportunities to choose from. There are nine big shopping malls across the city, selling everything from high-fashion clothing, antiques and furniture to cheese and wine. All the big name brands are here, and some very pricey local producers too. There are also a number of boutiques and souvenir shops around the Old Town and main tourist attractions.

The culinary geography of Kiev embraces many countries of the world. Whether you are seeking for traditional Ukrainian restaurants or those serving classical French and Italian cuisines, you will find the most suitable establishments. But remember, do not miss an opportunity to taste traditional Ukrainian cuisine with such hits as varenik (small dough pies with different stuffings), famous Ukrainian borsch (beet soup) with pampushki (soft rolls soaked in fresh crushed garlic and oil) and other dishes. Most eateries in Kiev are located in the Old Town and are also close to main tourist attractions.

Despite its large size, almost everything worth seeing is contained within the historical Pechersk and Podil neighbourhoods. Both are easily reachable on foot.

St. Sophia Cathedral
Dating back to the 11th century, the exquisite green and gold domed St. Sophia Cathedral was an important centre for Soviet Rus.

Kiev-Pechersk Lavra (Caves Monastery)
It is a fascinating living piece of history dating back to 1051. It is the oldest Orthodox monastery in Ukraine that attracted thousands of pilgrims and many monks. It is a UNESCO heritage with lots of tourists visiting.

Great Patriotic War Museum
Dominated by the enormous, towering statue of the Motherland (looking like the sword-wielding sister of the Statue Of Liberty) above it, the Great Patriotic War Museum houses a fascinating collection of World War Two artefacts in a Soviet-built building.

Pirogovo Folk Architecture and Life Museum
This is an outdoor museum that depicts folk architecture and Ukrainian folk life. See the windmills and the wooden buildings and take the opportunity to meet local artisans selling their crafts.

Chernobyl Catastrophe Museum
The museum is home to more than 7,000 exhibits that depict life in the Chernobyl region and the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on Ukraine's ecology.