Ukraine Waterways

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Ukraine Waterways

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Length of trip:

12 days

Approximate price of this trip per person:

from $ 1499

Best travel dates to go:

May, June, August, September


Detailed Description of this trip:

Discover the Ukraine! During your Dneiper river cruise on board the "MS Dnieper Princess" or the "MS Taras Shevchenko", you will notice that this exciting young democracy has so much more to offer than the world renown cities of Kiev, Yalta and Odessa! Along the Dnieper river, you will also have unique off the beaten path experiences such as a Zaporozhye Cossack encounter, and you will taste the local food prepared by a family who lives in the rural Dnieper Delta area. Above all, the Ukraine Cruise offers you a superb cultural immersion, and great fun and entertainment throughout your journey! On Board Highlights: - Captain’s welcome Cocktail Receptions - Gala farewell Dinner aboard - "Ukraine National Day" festival with wine tasting - Live band for nightly entertainment and dancing. - 2 on board concerts - Tour of the ship’s bridge. - Language lessons, lectures, games and other activities arranged by our English speaking Cruise Directors - Daily sightseeing as listed on the itinerary Included Tours: - Kiev: City tour including an inside visit to St. Sophia's Cathedral and the Kievo-Percherskaya Lavra Tombs - Kanev: Tour of Taras Shevchenko's Tomb and birth house - Kremenchug: Walking tour of city center - Zaporozhye: City tour - Kherson: Boat trip along the Dnieper Delta - Sevastopol: City tour - Yalta: Walking tour - Odessa: City tour



Trip Itinerary:

  • Day 1 - Kiev

    River or Barge Cruise

    Upon your arrival in Kiev, transfer to the port for embarkation. (D)

  • Day 2 - At Sea

    Kiev, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    After breakfast, depart on a city tour including a visit of St. Sophia Cathedral. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

    Food and Dining

    A welcome drink and crew introduction will precede dinner. (B, L, D)

  • Day 3 - At Sea

    Kiev, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    After breakfast, depart for a tour of Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra and Tombs.

    River or Barge Cruise

    Tonight, set sail. (B, L, D).

  • Day 4 - At Sea

    Kanev, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Kanev, featuring the tomb of T. Shevchenko. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 - At Sea

    Kremenchug, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    After breakfast, depart for a walking tour of the city center.

    Food and Dining

    Return to the ship for lunch.

    River or Barge Cruise

    Enjoy the passing vista as you continue your Ukraine Cruise to Zaporozhye.

    Wine

    Tonight enjoy a wine testing. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 - At Sea

    Zaporozhye, Ukraine.
    Museums

    Today, enjoy a morning city tour of Zaporozhye, including the Cossack History Museum.

    River or Barge Cruise

    After lunch on board, enjoy some free time before setting sail in the late afternoon. (B, L, D).

  • Day 7 - At Sea

    Kherson, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    Upon arrival in Kherson, enjoy a boat trip along the Dnieper Delta.

    River or Barge Cruise

    In the afternoon, enjoy on board lecture and activities while sailing towards Sevastopol. (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 - At Sea

    Sevastopol, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    This morning, depart on your city tour including the Panorama Museum.

    Sightseeing

    After lunch on board, enjoy some free time in this exciting city. (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 - At Sea

    Sevastopol, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    After breakfast, depart on your excursion to Yalta including the views of Swallows Nest and a tour of the Livadia Palace. (B, L, D)

  • Day 10 - At Sea

    Odessa, Ukraine
    River or Barge Cruise

    Enjoy the morning on board.

    Sightseeing

    After lunch, enjoy an afternoon city tour. (B, L, D)

  • Day 11 - At Sea

    Odessa, Ukraine.
    Sightseeing

    Enjoy a full free day at leisure in this exciting city.

    Food and Dining

    Tonight, gather for the Captain's Farewell Dinner. (B, L, D)

  • Day 12 - Odessa

    Odessa - Home.
    River or Barge Cruise

    After breakfast, bid your crew farewell as you disembark.

    Transfer to the airport for your flights back home. (B)

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