10 days tour

Ukraine & Moldova Highlights - Small Group Tour

Ukraine & Moldova Highlights - Small Group Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

9 nights accommodation standard rooms in 4* hotels

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 dinners, 1 lunch;

Transport

Air-conditioned minivan; Airport transfers

Others

Entrance tickets according to the program; Bottled water per person per day; Local taxes

Guide

Local English-speaking guides and a tour manager;

Not included:

Others

International flights; Other meals; Expenses of a personal nature such as: beverages with meals, camera fees, etc. Tips and gratitudes to drivers and guides; Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants; Early/late check-in/check-out

Insurance

Optional

Optional Tours: Local street food tour (Kyiv); Mezhyhirya Tour (Kyiv); Pirogovo open-air museum (Kyiv); Yellow jeep riding along the canyon (Kamianets-Podilskyi); Jewish history of Chernivtsi city (Chernivtsi); Jewish culture in Chisinau (Chisinau); Odesa Catacombs Tour (Odesa); Sea Boat Cruise (Odesa); Inside Opera House Tour (Odesa).

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Ukraine & Moldova Highlights - Small Group Tour

  • 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 with 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 โ€œiron womanโ€ 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 the one of the most beautiful worldโ€™s metro station


  • Day 4 Day 4: Kiev - Kamianets Podilskyj
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kiev - Kamianets Podilskyj

      The adventure begins today! Prepare for a long ride today (around 6 hours) but we promise you will not regret. 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 on 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 blacksmithโ€™s workshop


  • Day 5 Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi - Chernivtsi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi - Chernivtsi

      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.  


      Main attraction:

      Khotyn Fortress 

      Chernivtsi National University 

      Kobylianska street 

      Local Experience:

      Visit the old Austrian-style cafe 


  • Day 6 Day 6: Kamianets-Podilskyi - Chisinau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kamianets-Podilskyi - Chisinau

      In the morning we drive to open a new country - Moldova. Itโ€™s known for its aromatic wine and cheerful people. Prepare for a long ride and borders crossing. 

      Upon late noon arrival explore the capital - Chisinau. You will see both the historic and the modern faces of the city. Who Stephen the Great was and what did he do for the city? You will listen to the cultural, historical facts and legends, while we walk along the central part of the city. On Stephen the Great Boulevard there are many elegant administrative buildings. You will enjoy seeing the cultural centers of Chisinau and find out the input which well-known architects and poets such as Bernardazzi, Sciusev and Pushkin gave to this city.


      Main attraction:

      The Presidency, the Parliament and the City Administration

      National Theatre M. Eminescu

      The Organ Hall

      Theatre of Opera and Ballet


      Local Experience:

       Visiting one of the biggest food markets in Europe

      Visiting the flea-market 


  • Day 7 Day 7: Chisinau - Cricova - Orhei Vechi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Chisinau - Cricova - Orhei Vechi

      Continue exploring the country and one of the main symbols of it - wine. Visiting the winery, learning the process of winemaking, discovering long wine cellars full with large barrels, observing the impressive vineyards - all this would make you inspired and impressed. Especially after the wine degustation! Do not forget to buy one bottle and bring it home for a special family dinner!

      You will have a chance to discover the lifestyle of locals in Butucheni village where the lunch will be served. Discovering the secrets of the ancient cave monastery, observing the breathtaking view of the rocks and valleys which stretched along the Raut river will definitely bring you full satisfaction for this day!


      Main attraction:

      Cricova Winery 

      Orhei Vechi village 

      Curchi monastery 


      Local Experience:

      Local lunch in eco village

      Wine tasting



  • Day 8 Day 8: Chisinau - Transnistria - Odesa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Chisinau - Transnistria - Odesa

      Be prepared for the unforgettable experience which will take you to feel the USSR atmosphere. 

      On the way to Ukraine, you will visit the country that does not officially exist - Transnistria. A city tour of its capital Tiraspol would show the Soviet Union standards of life.  Feel the atmosphere of this disputed territory, which has always been a battlefield between the major powers of the region. 


      Main attraction:

      Ruins of Tiraspol Fortress

      Palace of Culture 

      Cathedral of the Nativity

      Monument to Lenin

      Tank T34 Monument


      Local Experience:

      Sturgeon caviar production in Transnistria 

  • Day 9 Day 9: Odesa Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Odesa Sightseeing

      Welcome to Odesa - a pearl of Ukraine, on the coast of the Black Sea. This city is famous for its locals with a specific sense of humor, big local market with fresh fish, and the Seaport. 

      Our local tour guide will help you open the real soul of the city. You will visit small yards, where the residents hang up the bed linens from one balcony to another. You will get impressed with the architectural ensemble of the main age-old streets in the downtown. 

      Do not forget to take a photo of the famous Potemkin stairs. They are the main entrance to Primorsky Boulevard from the seaside from where you witness the fascinating view to the marine terminal and the seaport.


      Main attraction:

      Opera House 

      Derybasivska street 

      Monument to Duke de Richelieu

      The Potemkin stairs

      Vorontsov Palace 


      Local Experience:

      Visiting the house yards 

      Visiting Privoz - the local market



  • Day 10 Day 10: Odesa Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Odesa Departure

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

+7
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to