Highlights of Ukraine & Moldova
Highlights of Ukraine & Moldova
Highlights of Ukraine & Moldova
10 Days Starting in Kyiv and ending in Chisinau
Visiting: Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Chișinău, Tiraspol
Tour operator:
Tour code:
119308
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
10-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Tour Overview
First you will see three main Ukrainian "capitals": Kyiv - the capital of the country, Lviv - the western "capital" and main city in Halychyna subregion and Odessa - the southern "capital" on the Black sea coast. Ethnic villages, mixed architecture, multinational cuisine and drinks - all these will immerse you in special and unforgettable Ukrainian lifestyle. After that you will travel to Moldova - attractive tour destination, especially for those who appreciate quiet tourist paths, rich culture and good wines. Also you will see the ”last soviet country in the world” - Transnistria, where you can still find the spirit of the soviet past .
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Kyiv
Location: Kyiv
Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to Kyiv. Our driver will meet you at the airport ant take to the hotel. After you will have free time for relax after long journey or walking around.
Day 2 : Kyiv City Tour
Location: Kyiv
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast our guide and driver will take you to the sightseeing tour over Kyiv. This city of great socialist history, with its typical gray Soviet architecture, blended with modern, vibrant buildings, is the Ukrainian eclectic of the twenty-first century. The abandoned factories, the usual residential areas of the city, as the monuments of the past, will meet us at almost every step. But against the backdrop of everyday city, you will discover the images of the famous Kiev, its ancient past, the golden-domed churches and ancient monasteries, the monument to the founders of Kiev, the panorama of the Kievan city from the observation place, the Motherland's monument and one of the suburban metro stations - Arsenalna.
Day 3 : Free Day In Kyiv
Location: Kyiv
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have free day in Kyiv and can spend it at your own.
Day 4 : Welcome To Lviv
Location: Lviv
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out driver will pick you up and take to Kyiv railway station. There you will get in the train to Lviv - capital of Halychyna subregion. Driver will meet you at Lviv railway station and take to the hotel.
Day 5 : Lviv City Tour
Location: Lviv
Accommodation: Night train compartment
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast driver and guide will take you to the sightseeing tour by car/bus around Lviv, the cultural center of Western Ukraine and the modern-day capital of Halychyna. Sometimes called “Little Paris,” Lviv welcomes guests with its Medieval beauty, preserved in buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries, Gothic churches and narrow cobbled streets. Among the sites it is worth to visit the Church of Sviatoho Yura or St. George’s Church, the Lviv Polytechnical Institute, the Organ Hall, and the buildings of the one-time Halych Sejm or legislature, prospekt Svobody (Liberty Ave) and Adam Mickiewycz Square. After you have free time for rest, walking around and, of course, having dinner in one of the delicious restaurants or cafe.according to your wish. In the evening driver will pick you up and take to Lviv railway station. There you will get in the train to Odessa.
Day 6 : Odesa City Tour
Location: Odesa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Local driver will meet you at Odessa railway station and take to the cafe for having breakfast. Now it is time for Odessa city tour by car/bus. Odessa or “Odessa-Mama”, as it is called by the citizens themselves - the largest Ukrainian city-port on the Black Sea is simultaneously one of the most interesting and attractive places. During this trip we will visit and see the most important and beautiful places of Odessa - Philharmonic Theater (former Stock Exchange), old district Moldovanka, Arkadia city resort, French Boulevard, Pushkinskaya street, Potemkin stairs and Passenger terminal in Odessa port. After you will have time for lunch in the local delicious restaurant or cafe. Our guide will recommend you the best place for meals according to your wish.
Day 7 : Welcome To Chisinau
Location: Chișinău
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Driver will pick you up at and take to the capital of Moldova - Chisinau. After check-in to the hotel you will have time for rest.
Day 8 : Chișinău & Old Orhei Tour
Location: Chișinău
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast guide and drive will take you to the sightseeing tour. The best way to explore Moldovan capital – is to enjoy 3 hours walking within the Historical Center of the City. It is quite small – so you won’t get too tired, but in the same time is quite big and you can easily get lost in its narrow streets full of ”hidden treasures”. In comparison with large and busy Ukrainian cities, Chisinau will surprise you with its slow pace of life and quiet green streets. You are going to see the official part of the capital, all main state institutions, main boulevards, and a less official part – of small houses, that remind the times, when Chisinau was just a small village. The Glory and Tragedy of this City were always going side by side and within our city tour you are going to discover just a part of its controversial history. Old Orhei Complex excursion. It is worthy to mention – that about 10 million years ago, Moldova was covered by Sarmatian Sea, and Old Orhei – is just a complex of huge rock hills formed by millions of fossils. It is a sacred place – as a home for the most legendary cave monasteries of Moldova. Here, you can taste the most delicious Moldovan food and drink a glass of home made wine.
Day 9 : Transnistria Tour
Location: Tiraspol
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
This day you have the chance to visit another country without leaving its official border. How is that possible? It is simple, we are going to take you to the unrecognized country called Transnistria, on the left side of Dniestr River – an absolutely unique and peaceful region. It is a travel back in time, as far as Transnistria is considerate – the last soviet country. We are going to visit Bender Town and its one of the biggest fortresses in Europe. Bender is populated by three ethnic groups: moldovans, russians and ukrainians and you will see, that Bender is just a smaller version of Chisinau. Next destiantion – is the capital, Tiraspol. Its main street is full by imperial monuments, ”Stalin’s buildings”, large squares and of course – the monuments of Lenin. If you are expexting to see one grey boring town – be ready to be surprised, as the colours of Tiraspol will fascinate you.
Day 10 : Time To Say "Good Bye"
Location: Chișinău
Meals Included: Breakfast
Local driver will pick you up and take to Chisinau international airport
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel 3* (or 4* for additional cost) accommodation with breakfasts
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Entrance Fees
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Train Tickets
Night train (compartment class)
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, all the vehicles are with a/c
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