The bed was comfortable, linens clean but worn and torn in places. If you are particular, don't forget to bring your own toilet paper. The breakfasts were the best part of staying at the Tavriya. The Ukrainian bread and cheese are excellent. The main dish served at breakfast is either meat or fried fish.
V orontsov Palace.
Built in the 1830s by Prince Mikhail Vorontsov, the Palace is located at one of the most scenic spots on the Crimean coastline in Alupka. It now houses a magnificent collection of art, but we did not have time to visit the galleries. The English-educated Russian aristocrat, Vorontsov served as the governor for the Crimea and Caucasus. He was good to the Tatar population, we were told by a fellow Tatar. Vorontsov had a Tatar shepherd whom he visited once a year, had a cup of coffee with him, and left with the shepherd a pouch of gold coins, his yearly salary.