Vorontsov Palace & Massandra Winery Wine Tasting

Highlights / General details

Massandra was acquired by Count Potocki in 1783. In the mid-19th century, it passed to Prince Vorontsov Jr, whose father was the governor of New Russia. Bewitched by a picturesque setting, Vorontsov in 1881 engaged a team of French architects to design for him a palace in the Louis XIII style. He died before construction was completed. Alexander III of Russia bought the Palace and completed its construction into a hunting lodge.

During the Yalta conference Stalin stayed here and following the end of WWII the lodge was given to the nomenclature and the people christened it ‘Stalins’s dacha’. It was in 1992 that the lodge was opened to the public. Massandra houses the most well-known wine cellar in the region. During the Second World War the most valuable wines were moved to three different locations in order to avert damage. They were returned to the cellar in time for the Yalta conference.

Today visitors can see how the process of wine production has developed over time in the museum, as well as an impressive collection over some 100 000 bottles of vintage wines dating from the 18th century.

Inclusion

Hotel pick up and drop off (from selected hotels); Guided Tour; Available in Russian, English, Spanish, Italian, French and German.

Exclusion

Entrance fee; Gratuity.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Pick up time will be arranged during reservation and is according to your needs.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Policies

There is an entrance fee of $24.00 USD per person. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation