Ukraine - Moldova Small-Group Bus Tour from Kiev

Ukraine - Moldova Small-Group Bus Tour from Kiev

Get a glimpse of the unique travel attractions of Ukraine and Moldova on a comprehensive 4-day small-group tour. Departing from Kiev, you will travel by a comfortable air-conditioned car or minibus with a friendly local guide, who will tell you many useful and interesting facts about the places you visit.

You will admire picturesque landscapes and ancient fortresses of the Western Ukraine, enjoy wine tasting in Moldova, visit unrecognized territory of Transinistria and relax at the Black Sea shore in Odessa.

Itinerary: Kiev - Starokonstantyniv - Kamianets-Podilsky (overnight) - Khotyn - Chisinau (overnight) - Transnistria (Bender and Tiraspol) - Odessa (overnight) - Kiev

Itinerary

Day 1: Kyiv - Starokostyantyniv - Kamyanets-Podilskiy

Pass By: Green Tour Ukraine, Chernogorskaya st. 17/14, Kiev 01103 Ukraine
Local Tour Operator

Stop At: Zamok Knyazey Ostrozhskikh, Zamkovaya Street, Starokostyantyniv 31100 Ukraine
Stop in a small town of Starokonstantyniv (280 km) and see ruins of the church with a silhouette of the Virgin on one of the walls.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Kamenet's Podolsky Castle, 1 Zamkova St, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ukraine
An amazing Castle with spectacular view and long history
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Smotrych River Canyon, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ukraine
Deep canyon with many spectacular views
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Nevskiy Ave., 22-24, St. Petersburg Russia
Beautiful Cathedral that was built in 16th century
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Turkish Minaret, 20 Tatarska Street, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ukraine
You can see it in the garden of Cathedral of the Saint Peter and Paul
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dominican Monastery of St. Nicholas, Dominikanskaya Street, 1, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ukraine
One of the most beautiful churches in Kamyanets Podilskiy
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Nicolas Armenian Church, 1 Virmenska Street, Kamianets-Podilskyi Ukraine
One of the oldest churches in Kamyanets-Podilskiy
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 2: Kamianets-Podilskyi – Khotyn – Chisinau

Stop At: Khotyn Fortress, Fortechna 1a Near the Dniester River, Khotyn 60000 Ukraine
After breakfast and check-out, we head to Khotyn (28 km). Explore spectacular Khotyn Fortress, built in 13th century, and admire Dniester River Canyon.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Cricova Winery, Petru Ungureanu St., 1, Cricova 2084 Moldova
Before arriving to Chisinau, taste the best sample of Moldavian wine in the Cricova Wine Center and have a tour of the underground cellars, where the wine is aged and preserved.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Stephen the Great Monument, Stephen the Great Park, Chisinau Moldova
In the evening, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Chisinau city center - Stephen the Great Monument, Triumphal Arch, Nativity Cathedral, the building of the House of Parliament, etc.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Triumphal Arch, Grand National Assembly Square, Chisinau Moldova
In the evening, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Chisinau city center - Stephen the Great Monument, Triumphal Arch, Nativity Cathedral, the building of the House of Parliament, etc.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Stefan cel Mare si Sfint Blvd., 105, Chisinau Moldova
In the evening, you will enjoy a walking tour of the Chisinau city center - Stephen the Great Monument, Triumphal Arch, Nativity Cathedral, the building of the House of Parliament, etc.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 3: Chisinau - Bender - Tiraspol - Odessa

Stop At: Bender Fortress, Petra Panin 2/3, Bender 3200 Moldova
Discover an ancient town of Bender (60 km from Chisinau) and see Tighina Fortress
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The Memorial of Military Glory, Geroev Square, Bender Moldova
Memorial for the fallen soldiers of various conflicts
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Suvorov Monument, Constitution Square 25 October Street, Tiraspol Moldova
A monument of the famous warlord
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: House of Soviets, 25 Oktyabrya St., 101, Tiraspol Moldova
Building in soviet style
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3 star hotel

Day 4: Odesa - Kyiv

Stop At: Deribasovskaya Street, Odessa Ukraine
Stroll down the main street of the city and enjoy its festive ambience. Deribasovska is famous for a variety of cozy restaurants, shops and cafés.
Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Chaikovskogo Lane, 1, Odessa 65026 Ukraine
Discover an amazing architectural masterpiece of the end of 19th century. Odessa Opera is one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe. Learn interesting facts from its history from your local guide.

Stop At: Primorsky Boulevard, Primorsky Blvd, Odessa Ukraine
Walk through a picturesque boulevard with chestnuts and plane trees growing in the middle. There is a wonderful ensemble of Classicism-style mansions on the one side of the street, while the other overlooks the Black Sea.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: City Garden, De Ribas Street, Odessa Ukraine
Visit the oldest park of Odessa, beloved by its citizens. The highlight of the City Garden is a beautiful fountain that operates in the evenings.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Potemkin Stairs, Primorsky Boulevard, Odessa 65000 Ukraine
No visit of Odessa would be complete without seeing its famous symbol – Potemkin Steps. Built in the end of 19th century, it counts with 192 steps that can lead you to the Port.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Statue of the Duc de Richelieu, Prymorskyi Boulevard, 7, Odessa 65000 Ukraine
Discover the monument to the founder of the city, the first monument erected in Odessa. Learn interesting facts about Duke de Richelieu personality from your guide.
Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: The Odessa Port, Odessa Ukraine
Enjoy the view of Odessa Port from the top of Potemkin Steps. It’s a big complex with ship docks, spacious embankment and hotel.

Stop At: Teatralnaya Square, Odessa Ukraine
Discover a beautiful square in front of the Opera and Ballet Theater and get acquainted with important pages of history of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Monument to the 12th Chair, Deribasovskaya St, Odessa Ukraine
Don’t miss a chance to take a picture sitting on bronze chair from a famous novel. Get to know its history from your guide.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Privoz Market, Privoznaya St., 14, Odessa 65007 Ukraine
Privoz Market is considered to be the soul of Odessa. Locals say there is nothing you can’t buy there. Your guide will tell you lots on anecdotes about this place.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Flat House House-Wall or Witch House, Vorontsovskiy ln, 4, Odessa Ukraine
One-of-a-kind house, which attracts all the visitors of Odessa with its unusual architecture. An optical illusion makes you believe that the building consists only of one wall, however if you approach it, you can reveal its secret.
Duration: 5 minutes

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