Tour Fantastic Western Ukraine Tour 20/21 - Small Group

Transport

Comfortable air-conditioned minivan, during the tour Aiport transfers

Guide

Local English-speaking guides Tour manager from Kyiv to Lviv and a tour manager

Others

• 9 nights accommodation standard twin rooms; • Air-conditioned minivan; • Local English-speaking guides in Kyiv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Chernivtsi, Verhovyna, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv; • Tour manager from Kyiv to Lviv throughout the tour; • Airport transfers; • Entrance tickets according to the program; • 9 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch; • Bottled water per person per day; • Local taxes

Accommodation

Accommodation in 3-4 star hotels.

Meals

9 Breakfasts 1 Lunch with Locals 2 Dinners

Not included:

Flights

Others

Not included: • International flights; • Other meals; • Expenses of a personal nature such as: beverages with meals, camera fees, etc; • Travel protection Insurance; • Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants; • Early/late check-in/check-out • Tips and gratitudes to drivers and guides.

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Day 1 Day 1: Kyiv Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Kyiv Arrival

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.
Day 2 Day 2: Kyiv Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kyiv Sightseeing

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!

Main attraction:

Golden Gates

St. Sophia Cathedral (UNESCO)

St. Michael Golden-Domed Church

Maidan square

Local Experience:

Local Oldest Bessarabskyi market
Day 3 Day 3: Kyiv Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kyiv Sightseeing

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!

Main attraction:

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

WWII Museum

the Motherland Statue complex

Local Experience:

Take a metro ride from the deepest metro station in Europe to one of the most beautiful world’s metro station
Day 4 Day 4: Kyiv - Kamianets-Podilskyi (440 Km Or 270 Miles)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kyiv - Kamianets-Podilskyi (440 Km Or 270 Miles)

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!

Main attraction:

Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress

the Cathedral of the Saint Peter and Paul

St. Nicolas Armenian Church

Local Experience:

Visit to blacksmith’s workshop
Day 5 Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi – Chernivtsi – Tatariv, The Carpathians (237 Km Or 148 Miles)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi – Chernivtsi – Tatariv, The Carpathians (237 Km Or 148 Miles)

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.

Main attraction:

Khotyn Fortress

Chernivtsi National University

Olha Kobylianska Street, pedestrian area in Chernivtsi

Local Experience:

Hear the play of the trumpeter from the top of the Town Hall
Day 6 Day 6: Carpathians Sightseeing – Tatariv – Verhovyna (150 Km Or 93 Miles)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Carpathians Sightseeing – Tatariv – Verhovyna (150 Km Or 93 Miles)

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.

Main attraction:

Ukrainian Embroidery museum

The museum of Traditional Musical Instruments and the Lifestyle

Local Experience:

Family-owned lunch;

Try on the traditional costumes;

Play local musical instruments;
Day 7 Day 7: Tatariv, The Carpathians – Lviv (218 Km Or 136 Miles)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Tatariv, The Carpathians – Lviv (218 Km Or 136 Miles)

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.

Main attraction:

Jeep ride to the mountains

Local Experience:

Visiting the market with handcrafted souvenirs

Cheese and wine degustations on the top of the Carpathians
Day 8 Day 8: Lviv Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lviv Sightseeing

Good morning in the beautiful city Lviv!

If you feel the smell of coffee and sweets right from 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!

Main attraction:

Market Square

Dominican Cathedral

Armenian church and Jewish Quarter

Opera House

Local Experience:

Cup of coffee at the oldest cafe in the city
Day 9 Day 9: Lviv Sighseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lviv Sighseeing

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.

Main attraction:

St. George’s Cathedral

High Castle Hill

House of the Scientists

Local Experience:

Shot of local most famous honey liqueur
Day 10 Day 10: Lviv Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lviv Departure

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

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Itinerary of your trip Fantastic Western Ukraine Tour 20/21 - Small Group

Day 1: Kyiv Arrival

Day 2: Kyiv Sightseeing

Day 3: Kyiv Sightseeing

Day 4: Kyiv - Kamianets-Podilskyi (440 Km Or 270 Miles)

Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi – Chernivtsi – Tatariv, The Carpathians (237 Km Or 148 Miles)

Day 6: Carpathians Sightseeing – Tatariv – Verhovyna (150 Km Or 93 Miles)

Day 7: Tatariv, The Carpathians – Lviv (218 Km Or 136 Miles)

Day 8: Lviv Sightseeing

Day 9: Lviv Sighseeing

Day 10: Lviv Departure

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