7-Day Route 'Golden Ring of the Bosporan Kingdom' Launches in Crimea Video Source Historian Sergey Galani, Head of Information and Organizational department at the Business and Cultural Center of the Republic of Crimea discusses the issue. The program announces the launch of a new 7-day cultural-historical tourism route titled "Golden Ring of the Bosporan Kingdom", connecting Crimea, Sevastopol, and the Krasnodar Krai (Kuban region). 🗺 Route Details The route spans three Russian federal subjects: -Republic of Crimea: Kerch, Feodosia, Sudak, Yevpatoria, Simferopol, Yalta -City of Sevastopol: Ancient Chersonesos and coastal archaeological sites -Krasnodar Krai (Kuban): Taman Peninsula and other Bosporan Kingdom locations Historical Theme The itinerary focuses on the Bosporan Kingdom (5th century BCE – 6th century CE), an ancient Greco-Roman state centered on the Kerch Strait. Travelers explore: • Archaeological reserves and ancient city ruins (Panticapaeum, Phanagoria, Chersonesos) • Museums housing world-class collections of Bosporan artifacts • Sites representing Greek, Roman, and Byzantine cultural layers Duration & Structure • 7 days / 6 nights of guided travel • Combines transportation, accommodation, expert-led excursions, and cultural programming Designed for "intellectual tourism" audiences interested in history, archaeology, and heritage 🏗 Project Status (as of February 2026) • Tour Operators - Selected and contracted • Municipal Coordination - Final agreements in progress • Infrastructure Upgrades - Road repairs, signage, parking, rest areas underway • Federal Recognition - Application submitted for "National Tourist Route" status • Target Launch -Pre-summer 2026 high season 🎯 Target Audience & Value Proposition ✅ History enthusiasts seeking immersive ancient-world experiences ✅ Educational groups (schools, universities, cultural organizations) ✅ Domestic tourists exploring Russia's southern heritage ✅ International visitors (subject to travel regulations) interested in Black Sea antiquity Unique Highlights • First integrated route linking Bosporan sites across three regions • Expert historical development by renown specialists • Combination of archaeological tourism with Crimea's natural attractions • Supports preservation of cultural heritage through sustainable tourism revenue 📌 Key Quote from Coverage "Tourists will be able to touch the legacy of ancient civilizations, see authentic archaeological finds and museum collections of world-class significance." — Yuri Gotsanyuk, Head of the Crimean Council of Ministers #AncientGreece #RomanEmpire #ByzantineHistory #BosporanState #Archaeology #HistoricalSites #AncientCivilizations #HeritageTourism #ClassicalAntiquity #GreekHistory #CulturalTourism #HeritageTravel #EducationalTravel #HistoricalTourism #TravelRussia #VisitCrimea #TourismRoute #IntellectualTourism #MuseumTravel #AncientSites