Tour Great Ukraine | Visit Ukraine

Guide

Our tour leaders and hosts, expert translators, professional drivers and genius trip planners have a blend of natural talent and genuine care for our travellers. This is always included on all of our tours!

Transport

5-Star Transportation: Luxury Mercedes-style sprinter van. From the time you arrive, until the time you leave, we’ve got a ride for you. All transfers and transportation - always included.

Meals

Daily breakfast. Daily lunch or dinner. Plus, plenty of snacks and drinks. We’ve got your daily food and drinks covered.

Others

Entrance fees : "Dont you dare take out your wallet to get in there!" We’ve got all your entrance fees covered. All of them. Folk performances : The best local folk performers, playing for you. We ensure you have an intimate experience with local artists so you can live the culture. Artisan demonstrations : Participate or sit back and soak it up: learn traditions from the people who keep them alive. Traditional cuisine : Food is a central part of our journey, so we carefully choose each restaurant to ensure you get a variety of delicious local eats and great service (and also have a familiar meal).

Accommodation

We handpick each hotel where you’re going to rest your head at night. This Great Ukraine Tour features 16 nights in premium character-rich hotels and one night in an overnight sleeper-train berth.

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Flights

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

Day 1: Kyiv

Arrive in Kyiv – the capital of Ukraine! After a transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city, take a walk around this town, and have a meal in one of the many local restaurants.
Day 2 Day 2: Kyiv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kyiv

Explore the old city district, see the new city centre, and wander down Andriivsky Uzviz, where Ukraine’s artists live and work, see the Golden Gates, the many beautiful Cathedrals, take a walk down Khreshchatyk Str. and Independence Square. In the afternoon we have a special treat – a traditional Ukrainian zabava (party), where everyone will have a chance to learn some traditional central Ukrainian songs and dances from our special guests! Intrigued? Good!
Day 3 Day 3: Kyiv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kyiv

Today you’ll have a chance to visit a real spiritual Mecca – the Kyiv Lavra Cave Monastery. After a tour of the place, we will visit the Holodomor museum devoted to one of the most terrible crimes against Ukrainian nation – famine. In the evening we will hop on an overnight sleeper train and travel to beautiful Odesa!
Day 4 Day 4: Odesa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Odesa

Welcome to the beautiful city of Odesa. Once we get checked in to our hotel, situated in the very heart of the city, you will have a chance to enjoy a leisurely walk through the city, learning its history and visiting the main tourist sites, including the Potiomkin steps, Derybasivska Street, and the local quay. In the afternoon we suggest a visit to the Opera and Ballet Theatre, considered one of the most beautiful ones in Europe!
Day 5 Day 5: Odesa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Odesa

Free day for individual exploration, shopping or just relax at the beach.
Day 6 Day 6: Odesa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Odesa

There probably isn’t anyone who wouldn’t enjoy what we have planned for today! We will take you to a small town called Shabo! You will get a private tour of the Shabo Winery, participate in a wine tasting with tips from a professional sommelier and then visit a gift shop to buy the products you enjoyed the most!
Day 7 Day 7: Odesa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Odesa

In the morning, while we still have some time in the city, we will take you on excursion where you will learn and literally experience how multinational Odesa is! Afterwards, we will transfer you to the airport where you will take the plane to Chernivtsi. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and free evening.
Day 8 Day 8: Chernivtsi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Chernivtsi

On this day enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful city and learn its long history. Also enjoy a visit to the stunning Chernivtsi National University, which is jokingly called ‘Ukrainian Hogwarts’ and absolutely seriously is in the list of UNESCO world heritage. You will wander around university buildings and evaluate their uniqueness. Take the rest of the day to do some shopping, sit in a quaint coffee shop or simply relax at the hotel!
Day 9 Day 9: Kamyanets-Podilsky / Chernivtsi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Kamyanets-Podilsky / Chernivtsi

We’re taking you on a time travel today! Not literally, of course, but you’ll get to see how the local princes and rulers lived – visit the fortress of Khotyn or Kamianets-Podislky. In the afternoon we have a special treat – a private performance of a local vocal folk ensemble called ‘Holos’! You don’t want to miss this! And to complete this perfect day – a bukovynian style Zabava (party), when back to the city!
Day 10 Day 10: Chernivtsi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Chernivtsi

Join us for a tour of the local ethnographic open air museum to see examples of the region’s folk architecture. Later on, visit Bukovynian Diaspora Museum, which is very touching for people from Ukrainian diaspora from all over the world. It shows the life of their grand great parents, how their left Ukraine, where they lived and what they did. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy! Your guide will point to the places worth visiting.
Day 11 Day 11: Carpathian Mountains
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Carpathian Mountains

After a few hours of free time in the morning, we are off to the land of Hutsuls and our trip begins in style – with an authentic village experience! We’ll travel to the village of Tulova, feel like part of a big family; walk around the village of Tulova, enjoy a joyful celebration with traditions, music and more! Experience the famous ‘Ukrainian hospitality’ at its best! Later on, we will get back on the road and travel to the Carpathian Mountains.
Day 12 Day 12: Kosiv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Kosiv

Today we will take our time and enjoy the beauty around us. You’ll visit the local crafts bazaar where craftsmen from around the area bring in their works to sell. Later on we will visit a master class at woodcarver’s family, we’ll see their works, try to carve a traditional Hutsul Style cross for your necklace and have an opportunity to buy some souvenirs. Have a home-made lunch together with the host family!
Day 13 Day 13: Verkhovyna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Verkhovyna

Set your mood on getting inspired by the beauty of the Carpathians – we’re going to take you to the picturesque Verkhovyna where you’ll visit a House-museum famous from the film ‘Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors’ by cinema guru Sergiy Paradzhanov. Feel the true Hutsul atmosphere and observe how the household of our ancestors looked like. Next stop that will definitely impress you is a Museum of Hutsul Magic, here you’ll get to know about the mountain magicians called molphars. It is said that they could cleanse the dark clouds, stop raining, and even heal the cancer with tincture from vipers. You’ll have the afternoon off to relax at the hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Yavoriv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Yavoriv

In the morning, we’ll travel to the village of Yavoriv, where we will see how traditional local wool blankets, “lizhnyky”, are made. Afterwards, another Cobblestone exclusive awaits! You are cordially invited to a Hutsul family house! You will learn traditional songs and customs, sample some local delicacies and experience real Carpathian hospitality!
Day 15 Day 15: Lviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Lviv

On our way to Lviv we’ll stop in a quaint little town called Kolomyia to see the world’s only Pysanka Museum as well as the Hutsul Ethnography Museum – the collection of costumes, tools and art will help you to imagine how our ancestors lived. Lunch. Arriving in Lviv, we’ll get you checked in, and take you out for a walk around this beautiful medieval city. To finish the day – enjoy dinner in one of the many local restaurants. Your guide will recommend you nice restaurants with delicious food.
Day 16 Day 16: Lviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Lviv

To claim that Lviv is a tourist capital of Ukraine is not an overstatement. Mysterious and architecturally lovely, this UNESCO–listed city will definitely make you fall in love with its beauty! Enjoy a walking city tour taking you to worthy sights and discover rich history of this magnificent place! Then, after tasting some fragrant coffee in one of many coffee shops, visit Lviv Opera House and admire its stunning interiors. You may also take advantage of shopping in the city: numerous souvenir stores, art galleries and an open-air craft markets offer a variety of artwork, embroidery, woodcarving and more!
Day 17 Day 17: Lviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Lviv

In the morning, we’ll take you on a tour around the famous Lychakiv cemetery, a place where famous Ukrainian writers, politicians and public figures are buried. Also take advantage of the many suggestions we have for you today! Trust us, you won’t struggle looking for things to do – from the numerous themed restaurants and coffee shops to countless sightseeing and shopping opportunities, you will keep yourselves busy! Spend the rest of this day on your own discretion. In the evening, enjoy one last zabava! And its going to be a good one! If you have family in the area – we’ll be more than happy to arrange a visit for you! Contact us for details!
Day 18 Day 18: Lviv
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Lviv

After a free morning to stock up on souvenirs we will transfer you to the airport where, sadly, we will have to say our goodbyes! Thank you for travelling with Cobblestone Freeway!

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Great Ukraine

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Itinerary of your trip Great Ukraine

Day 1: Kyiv

Day 2: Kyiv

Day 3: Kyiv

Day 4: Odesa

Day 5: Odesa

Day 6: Odesa

Day 7: Odesa

Day 8: Chernivtsi

Day 9: Kamyanets-Podilsky / Chernivtsi

Day 10: Chernivtsi

Day 11: Carpathian Mountains

Day 12: Kosiv

Day 13: Verkhovyna

Day 14: Yavoriv

Day 15: Lviv

Day 16: Lviv

Day 17: Lviv

Day 18: Lviv

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