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Great Ukraine Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
throughout Ukraine in Lviv, Kyiv and
Chernivtsi
Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at
Ukraine’s best Winery in Shabo, near
Odesa
Enjoy the Mystic Carpathian Mountains
– attend a Cobblestone Freeway
exclusive – traditional Hutsul Wedding
Visit the village of Tulova – another
Cobblestone Freeway exclusive
Step inside the ornate and world-
renowned Lviv Opera House
Attend private concerts and cultural
events exclusively for Cobblestone
Freeway travelers
Great Ukraine is a Cobblestone Freeway favorite! We will make sure you get the very
best of sightseeing, accommodations and restaurants!
Treat yourself to our most extensive tour that offers our travelers the opportunity
to visit the most popular regions in Ukraine.
See the best of Ukraine at a comfortable pace; enjoy character-rich accommodations
in great locations, a mix of private and public transportation and the best service!
See all the highlights of Ukraine - from east to west, ranging from the golden domes of
Kyiv, the maritime charm of Odesa, to the quaint mountain villages of the Carpathian
Mountains, the multicultural Chernivtsi and the ‘Paris of Ukraine’ – the beautiful Lviv.
Not only will you be exposed to the fantastic history that Ukraine has to offer, but
you’ll get up-close and personal with the people and culture of this wonderful land.
This will be an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!
The Journey Kyiv
Day 1 (- / - / D)
Arrive in Kyiv – the capital of Ukraine!
After a transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city and have a brief city orientation around this
town. In the evening – meet the members of your group over the Welcome dinner in one of the
many local restaurants.
Day 2 (B / - / D)
In the morning, explore the old city district on a guided tour (bus + walking): see the new city
centre, and wander down Andriivsky Uzviz, where Ukraine’s artists live and work, see the Golden
Gates, the many beautiful Cathedrals, take a walk down Khreshchatyk Str. and Independence
Square.
In the afternoon we have a special treat – a traditional Ukrainian zabava, where everyone will
have a chance to learn some traditional central Ukrainian songs and dances from our special
guests! Intrigued? Good!
Day 3 (B / L / -)
Today you’ll have a chance to visit a real spiritual Mecca – the Kyiv Lavra Cave Monastery. After
a tour of this historic and sacred site, we will visit the Holodomor museum devoted to one of the
most terrible crimes against Ukrainian nation – famine.
In the evening we will travel like locals on an overnight train a travel to beautiful Odesa!
HOTEL:
‘Khreshchatyk’ Hotel
http://www.hotel-khreschatyk.kiev.ua/en
2 Nights
1 Overnight sleeper train ride Kyiv - Odesa
The Journey Odesa
Day 4 (B / L / -)
Welcome to the beautiful city of Odesa. Once we get checked in to our hotel, situated in the very
heart of the city, you will have a guided walking city tour through the city, learning its history and
visiting the main tourist sites, including the Potiomkin steps, Derybasivska Street, and the local
quay. In the afternoon we will visit the Opera and Ballet Theatre, considered one of the most
beautiful ones in Europe, for a performance! (*available any month except July).
Day 5 (B / - / -)
Free day for individual exploration, shopping or just relax at the beach. Your Group Leader will help
you with the options and recommendations of places worth visiting.
Day 6 (B / L / -)
There probably isn’t anyone who wouldn’t enjoy what we have planned for today!
We will take you to a small town called Shabo, where you will get a private tour of the Shabo winery,
participate in a wine tasting with tips from a professional sommelier and then visit a gift shop to
buy the products you enjoyed the most!
Day 7 (B / L / -)
In the morning, while we still have some time in the city, we will take you on combined tour
(bus+walking) where you will learn and literally experience how multinational Odesa is!
Afterwards, we will transfer you to the airport where you will take the plane to Chernivtsi. Upon
arrival check in at the hotel and free evening.
SUGGESTIONS WHAT TO DO AND SEE IN ODESA (NOT INCLUDED, PLEASE PRE-BOOK:)
#1 Discover mysterious Odesa Catacombs on a tour
The catacombs are a large, winding labyrinth filled with hidden caves, located right under Odesa. Its length
is about 2500 km and it’s the largest underground labyrinth in the world!
#2 Hit the beach (* seasonal option)
Take an advantage of a lazy day, doing nothing, just relaxing and sunbathing at the Black Sea. Make sure
you don’t forget your swimsuits!
#3 Enjoy different kinds of shopping
If you want to do authentic shopping – you should definitely pay a visit Pryvoz market, a visit card of Odesa.
Alternatively, visit the Passage - a covered street of chic shops with impressive facades!
HOTEL:
‘Bristol’ Hotel
http://bristol-hotel.com.ua/en 3 Nights
The Journey Chernivtsi
Day 8 (B / L / -)
On this day enjoy a guided combined city tour (bus+walking) around this beautiful city and learn
its long history.
Also enjoy a visit to the stunning Chernivtsi National University, which is jokingly called ‘Ukrainian
Hogwarts’ and absolutely seriously is in the list of UNESCO world heritage. You will visit the
university buildings during the tour and evaluate their uniqueness and monumentality.
Take the rest of the day to do some shopping, sit in a quaint coffee shop or simply relax at the hotel!
Day 9 (B / - / D)
We’re taking you on a time travel today! Not literally, of course, but you’ll get to see how the local
princes and rulers lived – visit the fortress of Khotyn and Kamianets-Podislky on a guided tour.
In the afternoon we have a special treat – a private performance of a local vocal folk ensemble called
‘Holos’! You don’t want to miss this! And to complete this perfect day – a bukovynian style Zabava,
when back to the city!
If you have relatives in Ukraine, you can take a day off from touring and visit with family. We can
help you with all the arrangements.
Day 10 (B / L / -)
Visit the local ethnographic open air museum to see examples of the region’s folk architecture. Later
on, visit Bukovynian Diaspora Museum, which is very touching for people from Ukrainian diaspora
from all over the world. It shows the life of their grand great parents, how their left Ukraine, where
they lived and what they did.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy! Your guide will point to the places worth visiting.
HOTEL:
‘Allure Inn’ Hotel
http://allureinn.com/en/
3 Nights
The Journey Carpathian Mountains
Day 11 (B / L / -)
After a few hours of free time in the morning, we are off to the land of Hutsuls and our trip begins
in style – with an authentic village experience! We’ll travel to the village of Tulova, feel like part of
a big family; walk around the village of Tulova, enjoy a joyful celebration with traditions, music and
more! Experience the famous ‘Ukrainian hospitality’ at its best!
Later on, we will get back on the road and travel to the Carpathian Mountains.
Day 12 (B / L / -)
Today we will take our time and enjoy the beauty around us. You’ll visit the local crafts bazaar
where craftsmen from around the area bring in their works to sell.
Later on we will visit a master class at woodcarver’s family, we’ll see their works, try to carve a
traditional Hutsul Style cross for your necklace and have an opportunity to buy some souvenirs.
Have the home-made lunch together with the host family!
Day 13 (B / L / -)
Set your mood on getting inspired by the beauty of the Carpathians – we’re going to take you to the
picturesque Verkhovyna where you’ll visit a House-museum famous from the film ‘Shadows of
Forgotten Ancestors’ by cinema guru Sergiy Paradzhanov. Feel the true Hutsul atmosphere and
observe how the household of our ancestors looked like.
Next stop that will definitely impress you is a Museum of Hutsul Magic, here you’ll get to know
about the mountain magicians called molphars. It is said that they could cleanse the dark clouds,
stop raining, and even heal the cancer with tincture from vipers.
You’ll have the afternoon off to relax at the hotel.
Day 14 (B / L / -)
In the morning, we’ll travel to the village of Yavoriv, where we will see how traditional local wool
blankets, “lizhnyky”, are made.
Afterwards, another Cobblestone exclusive awaits! You are cordially invited to a Hutsul family
house! You will learn traditional songs and customs, enjoy the home-made lunch and experience
real Carpathian hospitality!
HOTEL:
'Sokilske' Hotel http://www.karpaty.info/en/uk/if/ks/tyudiv/hotels/sokilske/ 4 Nights
The Journey Lviv
Day 15 (B / L / -)
On our way to Lviv we’ll stop in a quaint little town called Kolomyia to see the world’s only Pysanka
Museum as well as the Hutsul Ethnography Museum – the collection of costumes, tools and art will
help you to imagine how our ancestors lived. Lunch.
Arriving in Lviv, we’ll get you checked in, and take you out for a city orientation around this beautiful
medieval city. To finish the day – enjoy dinner in one of the many local restaurants. Your guide will
recommend you nice restaurants with delicious food.
Day 16 (B / L / -)
To claim that Lviv is a tourist capital of Ukraine is not an overstatement. Mysterious and
architecturally lovely, this UNESCO–listed city will definitely make you fall in love with its beauty!
Enjoy a guided walking city tour taking you to worthy sights and discover rich history of this
magnificent place!
Then, after tasting some fragrant coffee in one of many coffee shops, visit Lviv Opera House and
admire its stunning interiors. You may also take advantage of shopping in the city: numerous
souvenir stores, art galleries and an open-air craft markets offer a variety of artwork, embroidery,
woodcarving and more!
Day 17 (B / - / D)
In the morning, we’ll take you on a guided walking tour around the famous Lychakiv cemetery, a
place where famous Ukrainian writers, politicians and public figures are buried.
Also take advantage of the many suggestions we have for you today! Trust us, you won’t struggle
looking for things to do – from the numerous themed restaurants and coffee shops to countless
sightseeing and shopping opportunities, you will keep yourselves busy! Spend the rest of this day
on your own discretion.
In the evening, enjoy one last zabava! And its going to be a good one!
If you have family in the area – we’ll be more than happy to arrange a visit for you! Contact us for
details!
Day 18 (B / - / -)
After a free morning to stock up on souvenirs we will transfer you to the airport where, sadly, we
will have to say our goodbyes! Thank you for travelling with Cobblestone Freeway!
HOTEL:
‘Vintage Boutique’ Hotel
http://vintagehotel.com.ua/en/
3 Nights
Extend your trip
Day -1 | Depart for Ukraine
Day 0 | Arrive in Kyiv
Upon arrival in Kyiv, enjoy the Dnipro River Cruise by a comfortable
boat and discover the major waterfront sights of Kyiv in a relaxing
atmosphere. Contemplate breathtaking views on both sides of the river
while your friendly local guide tells you interesting facts about the
capital of Ukraine!
Day 1 | OPTION #1: Day trip to Chornobyl exclusion zone
Take a moving journey to Chorbyl, where it seems like the time has
frozen here after the world’s worst nuclear accident.
You will see the most attractive tourist places such as the town of
Prypiat, the hospital receiving the firefighters and NPP workers, the
secret soviet object Chernobyl-2 (radar "DUGA-1"), the Sarcophagus
and the New Safe Confinement ("Arch").
OPTION #2: Day trip to Mezhyhiria
Visit the Museum of Corruption – the Mezhyhirya Residence of the ex-
president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych.
Evening time - coming back to Kyiv and meeting with the rest of the
group at Welcome Dinner!
2 Night Pre-tour options in Kyiv: 2 Night Post-tour options in Lviv:
Day 18 | Lviv Castles Tour: Olesko + Pidhirtsi
Enjoy a day trip to visit some of the stunning castles in Lviv’s
surrounding areas. We will visit the Olesko and Pidhirtsi castles.
These castles are great examples of the fortification architecture and
you will uncover many secrets of the past, exploring their territory.
Upon returning to Lviv, take some free time to shop, walk around the
city or simply have rest after the long day.
Day 19 | Lviv: Brewery tour
Take a Brewery tour - you will be impressed with the wide range and
variety of beer in Lviv, and the enigmatic atmosphere of the city and
tunes of Lviv music has transformed the process of beer drinking into
a ritual that hasn’t changed for centuries!
(*This tour should be arranged in advance)
Day 20 | Lviv departure
Tour Details
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Escorted tour from beginning to the end
All Events included in the Itinerary
2 big meals a day + snacks
1l bottle of flat water per person on the bus
All land transportation in an air conditioned quality
bus with professional driver
15 nights in comfortable character rich 4 & 5 star
hotels and quality villas and 1 overnight train ride
Internet in hotels when possible
Flight UIA PS60/PS41 Odesa-Chernivtsi
Flight prices subject to change until ticketed
Full time tour leader
Special events exclusively for Cobblestone travellers
Cobblestone Freeway t-shirt
NOT INCLUDED:
Extra days before/after the tour
Events and Services not included in the itinerary or
marked as Optional
Some meals and beverages
Airport Transfers if arriving or departing on day
other than tour start and end dates
Travel Insurance
Laundry & Telephone Services
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
Extend your trip
Upgrade your room / Get a single room
Do a side trip – visit Family, have your Family History researched
MORE QUESTIONS
If you have any question or requests regarding your trip – big, small or
downright quirky – please call or e-mail us. We are happy to help!
*You will be charged for additional services at the end of the trip *Unforeseen events and new discoveries may result in changes to this itinerary, but only for the better! None of the activities listed are guaranteed at this point. You will receive a more detailed itinerary closer to departure dates.
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