Ukraine - Moldova Tour By Minivan From Kiev

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Kyiv

Pass By: Kyiv (Kiev), Kyiv (Kiev)
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.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 2: Kyiv Sightseeing

Stop At: Kyiv (Kiev), Kyiv (Kiev)
Our walking tour will start from 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!
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 3: Kyiv Sightseeing

Stop At: Kyiv (Kiev), Kyiv (Kiev)
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 to 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!

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 4: Kyiv – Kamianets-Podilskyi

Stop At: Kamianets-Podilskyi, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast
The adventure begins today! Prepare for a long ride today (around 6 hours) but we promise you will not regret it. 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 desk in front of the fortress, cause the sun hides right behind it!

Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 5: Kamianets-Podilskyi – Chernivtsi

Stop At: Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast
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.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 6: Chernivtsi – Chisinau

Stop At: Chisinau, Chisinau, Chisinau District
In the morning we drive to open a new country - Moldova. It’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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 7: Chisinau – Cricova – Orhei Vechi

Stop At: Old Orhei, Orhei Moldova
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!

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 8: Chisinau – Transnistria – Odesa

Stop At: Tiraspol, Tiraspol, Transnistria
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.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation at 4* hotel

Day 9: Odesa Sightseeing

Stop At: Odessa, Odessa, Odessa Oblast
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.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Departure from Odesa

Pass By: Odessa, Odessa, Odessa Oblast
Our great adventure is ending. It was a wonderful time together. See you next time in Ukraine!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.