Fantastic Western Ukraine Small Group Tour 2020

Welcome to Kyiv. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met and transfer to your hotel will be arranged. Have some free time after a smooth check-in. Later on, we meet for dinner (if you arrive on time) and have a pleasant walk to a restaurant.

Our walking tour will start by exploring the ancient part of Kyiv city center.
Why Kyiv is so impressive? Because it combines the styles of different epochs. Walking along one street will lead you through the history of the city from the moment of foundation to the world nowadays.
Enjoy discovering churches and cathedrals, hear the stories about the life of locals, and explore hidden areas. Learn the history of modern Ukraine just from one central square and stroll along the shortest and the widest main street in Europe!

Your tour by minivan will start with exploring one of the most important religious sites located on the hills right above the Dnipro river. You will be impressed with the beauty of this Orthodox monasteries complex, which is included in the UNESCO Heritage List. Then we are going to see the “iron woman” who protects Kyiv and Ukraine - the Motherland Mother statue and the complex.
Learn the history of Ukraine during the Second World War at the local museum and finish your tour by taking the ride on a metro - just as locals do!

The adventure begins today! Prepare for a long ride today (around 6 hours) but we promise you will not be bored. During the journey, you will have a chance to see how locals live in different regions of the country and hear lots of useful information about the Ukrainian lifestyle from your travel manager. Upon arrival to Kamianets-Podilskyi join the city tour and get impressed with the beauty of the small town. Of course, the main highlight of the tour is visiting the fortress!
Personal advice: meet the sunset at the observation deck in front of the fortress, cause the sun hides right behind it!

After a short ride, you will see one of the main highlights of Bukovyna (the historical region of Western Ukraine). Khotyn fortress will give you the atmosphere of Medieval times. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you into the history of the courageous battles which took place near the fortress.
Continue driving to Chernivtsi - the real cozy European city, situated on the spot where the roads from Europe and Asia cross each other. It will envelop you with a charming atmosphere of the colorful old buildings and cobblestoned streets.
After the tour in the city, we drive to the Carpathians mountains for new adventures.

Wake up at the hotel room with a fascinating view from your window to the Carpathian Mountains. Get inspired and ready for the new day full of unique experiences! We drive to Verhovyna – the capital of hutsuls. You will see traditional mountain villages, find out about people who live there: Ukrainian ethnical group – Hutsuls. Locals will share with you the secrets of patterns of Ukrainian embroidery and teach you how to play the traditional music instruments!
A home-made lunch will be served in a private house of one of the museum’s owners to let you feel the life of locals.

Enjoy your slow morning and start your day with unforgettable adventure - jeep riding to the top of the mountains to enjoy the views and breath the fresh air! Tasting of traditional local cheese and wine, inspiring view of the mountain ranges, and the feeling of freedom are guaranteed! Afterward, driving to our next destination - the capital of Western Ukraine - Lviv.

Good morning in the beautiful city Lviv!
If you feel the smell of coffee and sweets right of the moment you walked out of the hotel - you are definitely in Lviv! This city has been under the influence of times and different nationalities but that’s how it got its’ uniqueness.
Discover the secrets of the main square, walk into the majestic churches and cathedrals, enjoy the slow-life of locals, and do their favorite thing - drink coffee!

Today we continue exploring Lviv by minivan. During the tour, you will see the city from the best observation deck, where the old castle took place and protected the residents of Lviv during attacks. You will visit a former Austrian casino which was the meeting place for the aristocratic elite. This place would definitely give you a feeling of magnificence.

Our great adventure is ending. It was a wonderful time together. See you next time in Ukraine!