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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Entrance tickets to the attractions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Wine tasting in Cricova
✔ 3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels
✔ Breakfast
✔ Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Domus Hotel
2. Vizit Hotel Complex
3. Khreschatyk Hotel
4. Ibis Kiev Railway Station
5. Express Hotel
6. MaNNa Boutique Hotel
7. Comfort Hotel
8. Oselya Kiev
9. Hotel "Old Vienna"
10. Hotel Florida
11. SkyHome Na Nauky
12. Reikartz Attache Kyiv
13. Saturn Hotel
14. Park Hotel
15. Hotel Faraon
16. Zhulyany
17. City Park Hotel
18. Asteri Hotel
19. Diplomat Hotel
20. Hotel Predslava
Additional Info: We pick up from any centrally located Kyiv hotel or apartment
Itinerary
Kyiv - Starokostyantyniv - Kamyanets-Podilskiy
1
Zamok Knyazey Ostrozhskikh
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
2
Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle
An amazing Castle with spectacular view and long history
Duration: 60 minutes
3
The Smotrych River Canyon
Deep canyon with many spectacular views
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Turkish Minaret
You can see it in the garden of Cathedral of the Saint Peter and Paul
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Dominican Monastery of St. Nicholas
One of the most beautiful churches in Kamyanets Podilskiy
Duration: 10 minutes
6
St. Nicolas Armenian Church
One of the oldest churches in Kamyanets-Podilskiy
Duration: 15 minutes
Kamianets-Podilskyi – Khotyn – Chisinau
1
Khotyn Fortress
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
2
Cricova Winery
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: 60 minutes
3
Stephen the Great Monument
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
4
Triumphal Arch
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
5
Parlamentul Republicii 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
Chisinau - Bender - Tiraspol - Odessa
1
Bendery Fortress
Discover an ancient town of Bender (60 km from Chisinau) and see Tighina Fortress
Duration: 40 minutes
2
The Memorial of Military Glory
Memorial for the fallen soldiers of various conflicts
Duration: 15 minutes
3
The Suvorov Monument
A monument of the famous warlord
Duration: 10 minutes
4
House of Soviets
Building in soviet style
Duration: 10 minutes
Odessa - Kyiv
1
Deribasovskaya Street
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
2
Odessa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
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.
3
Primorsky Boulevard
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
4
City Garden
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
5
Potemkin Stairs
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
6
Statue of the Duc de Richelieu
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
7
The Odessa Port
Enjoy the view of Odessa Port from the top of Potemkin Steps. It’s a big complex with ship docks, spacious embankment and hotel.
8
Teatralnaya Square
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
9
Monument to the 12th Chair
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
10
Flat House House-Wall or Witch House
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
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum numbers apply. Tour operates from 2 persons in the group. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• A maximum size of the group is 10 people
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. You should check the VISA requirements for your country to enter Moldova and Transnistria before the trip. If you need VISA to enter Ukraine, make sure it is a multi or double entry, as you will leave the territory of Ukraine and enter again.
