2020, River cruise Kiev-Vilkovo-Odessa-Kyiv 13 days -Dnieper & Danube- Ukraine

2020, River cruise Kiev-Vilkovo-Odessa-Kyiv 13 days -Dnieper & Danube- Ukraine

Each one of our Ukrainian cruises is a sail through magical Slavic hinterlands!

Cruising downstream the Dnieper, from Ukrainian capital, Kyiv to the Black Sea gives great opportunities for exploring ancient and legendary trade routes of this fine country. The Dnieper is the fourth largest river in Europe and the main waterway of Ukraine. Ports of call are large cities and small traditional villages, all rich in culture and history. Ukrainian Black Sea Port, the fabulous city of Odessa is often called the Black Sea Pearl. The fighting and riding skills of the Cossacks on Khortitsa Island, the magnificent Monastery of the Caves in Kyiv, and ballet in Odessa are just a few highlights of these voyages.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Kyiv (Kiev) - embark

Pass By: Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Lavrska St, 15, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01015
Arrival and embarkation.
Captain’s Cocktail is scheduled for today’s eve. Tonight you might want to start spending time on your own in Kyiv - the ship is docked in the closest vicinities of the city center. In the day time it is great to visit famous Andrijiv Descent, where numerous artists and craftsmen offer their works.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Kyiv (Kiev)

Stop At: Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Lavrska St, 15, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01015
We’re on city-tour around the fascinating Kyiv, and here is the list of sites: the Golden Gate, the remains of a huge wall erected in the 10th century to protect the city; and the Parliament building, situated in a beautiful park. The enormous territory of the city makes it hard at first to find one's way, but luckily there are two helping points - the Dnieper and the Metro. The river crosses the city north to south; the old town is situated on the high right bank, while the new districts occupy the left bank. The old Kyiv (the Upper Town today) is known as the "mother of Russ cities." Although the city has changed its face for a modern one, the ancient monuments and the mighty Dnieper are its pearls.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Sailing, Ukrainian National Day

Pass By: Dnieper River, Kiev Ukraine
There will be a lot of fun today while we are sailing along the Dnieper enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature. We’re having Ukrainian National Day of the cruise during the day today: we’re enjoying the dishes of famous Ukrainian cuisine and Ukrainian language lessons.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Zaporizhzhya (Zaporozhye)

Stop At: Horse Theatre Zaporizhzhya Cossacks, Zapovednaya St., 23, Zaporizhzhya Ukraine
Island Khortitsa, the biggest island on the Dnieper, and place related to Cossack history, is the part of the city today. City tour of today includes beautiful city center and several main streets of the place. Cossack Glory museum with exhibits dated to 16-17 centuries is visited afterwards.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Kherson

Stop At: Dnieper River, Kiev Ukraine
After arrival to Kherson we take boat trip to picturesque Dnieper Delta. Having enjoyed the beauty of the nature we dock at small fishing village for a picnic lunch served by local chefs.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Vilkovo

Stop At: Danube Biospheric Reserve, Tatarbunarskoho Povstannya Street 132a, Vilkovo 68355 Ukraine
The ship stops at Vilkovo, and after sightseeing around the village wildlife lovers might want to take optional boat trip to Danube Delta - $50 per person. The place is nature reserve with diverse flora and fauna; it is inhabited by more than 240 different bird species among which are pink pelicans, brants, herons. The Danube Delta is great site not only for birdwatchers—the sighs of numerous birds and boundless water are fascinating!
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Odessa

Stop At: The Odessa Port, Odessa Ukraine
We're having city tour today.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: Odessa

Stop At: The Odessa Port, Odessa Ukraine
This day might be a day at leisure during which you might have a lot of time on your own in Odessa.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: Odessa

Pass By: The Odessa Port, Odessa Ukraine
Ship leaves Odessa in the morning after breakfast. The early risers will have an opportunity for a promenade along nearby streets of Odessa, cozy and welcoming. The ship is sailing toward Kiev, and we're quite busy aboard. The program of the day is quite a dense one. Please, follow your daily program newsletter, listen to announcements, and enjoy your day and beautiful sights of the Dnieper River Delta from open decks!

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: Dnieper City

Stop At: Dnipropetrovsk National History Museum, Dmytra Yavornytskoho Avenue 16, Dnipro 49027 Ukraine
City tour that we have today is going to be interesting and informative one.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Kremenchuk

Stop At: Park Mira (Kremenchuk), Kremenchuk Ukraine
Today there will be optional visit to typical Ukrainian village in the closest vicinities of Kremenchug - $45 per person. The place is renowned for its Museum of Bread and Ethnography.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 12: Kyiv (Kiev)

Stop At: Kiev Pechersk Lavra, Lavrska St, 15, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01015
This day might be a day on your own in Kiev. Still there is a lot to see and to experience together with your group. With this in mind we would especially like to turn your attention to optional tours that are offered for today. Farewell Dinner and Crew Show are on the list tonight.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 13: Kyiv (Kiev) - disembark

Pass By: Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, vul. Lavrska 21, Kiev 01015 Ukraine
Time to bid farewell to your new friends and to beautiful city of Kiev. Disembarkation.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.