Ukraine River Cruise
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Highlights
- See the beautiful Cathedral of St. Sophia
- Visit St. Andrew’s Church
- visit the charming Old Quarter where many historic buildings remain
- Explore the fascinating Jewish Quarter
- Explore renowned Pechor Lavra, the “Monastery of the Caves” founded in 1051
- Visit the Cossack Museum and learn about the rich history of the city
- Opportunity to an optional Horsemanship Show
- Visit to the Panorama Museum that features a multi-dimensional artwork
- Visit Livadia Palace, a former royal residence of the Czar
- See the beautiful Odessa Opera House
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- Round trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Turkish Airlines
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- 11-nights aboard the tourist class MS Dnieper Princess cruise boat in an outside cabin on the Lower Deck.
- Port charges
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore excursions
- On-board lectures, folklore performances and live bandEnglish-speaking tour guides throughout
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Itinerary
Your fascinating voyage to Ukraine begins as you depart New York this evening on your overnight flight to the Ukraine.
Meals: Dinner
Arrive in beautiful Kiev, the 1000-year old capital of the Ukraine. You’ll be met and escorted to your riverboat. Enjoy a welcome orientation followed by dinner. MS Dnieper Princess.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, Experience the unique history, architecture and rich culture of the city while docking here for the next two days. A guided tour introduces you to Kiev’s grand monuments as you travel along broad boulevards lined with c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy an included excursion to renowned Pechor Lavra, the “Monastery of the Caves” founded in 1051. Here, tour the catacombs that served as religious tombs for centuries. Free time to explore independently. Later today set sai...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today dock in one of the Ukraine’s oldest cities, Kanev, founded in the 11th Century and successively ruled by Tatars, Lithuanians, Poles, Turks and Russians. Here, visit the museum dedicated to the life and works of Taras She...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning dock in Kremenchug, founded in the 15th century as a wooden fortress and embark on a brief guided walking tour. Here, enjoy an excursion to a “Kolhoz “, a typical Ukrainian Village. Set sail this afternoon and savor the passing vista.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Follow the footsteps of the legendary Ukrainian Cossacks, the mighty warriors that defended the empire’s borders, as you visit the town of Zaporozhye, an important stop along the river and part of the ancient trade route that ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Disembark today in the town of Kherson and board a small motorboat that travels along the narrow canals of the picturesque Dnieper Delta and explore the bountiful fauna and wildlife. Return to your riverboat and set sail on your Black Sea Tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Dock in the city of Sevastopol, an important seaport founded in 1778 and best known as the site of a fateful siege during the Crimean War. Since the early 19th century, it served as a base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Enjo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On an included full day shore excursion visit Livadia Palace, a former royal residence of the Czar, built in 1913 in lavish Italian Renaissance style and also known as the White Palace. It was also the site of the Yalta Confer...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today dock in Odessa, the “Pearl of the Black Sea” and gateway to many of the famous Black Sea resorts. Spectacular Odessa is built on terraced hills rising above the gently curving bay and has drawn the rich and famous for ce...
Full day at leisure to explore lovely Odessa independently and to take in the beauty of the city. Optional activities are available. Tonight savor the Captain’s Gala Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
Disembark and transfer to the airport. Your memorable journey ends as you arrive New York later today.
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The tourist class (3-star) MS Dnieper Princess was built for cruising the Ukrainian Waterways and can accommodate 240 guests. All cabins are river facing and cosy, with two lower beds and a private bath/shower. Single cabins have one single bed and are smaller. Cabins on the lower deck have portholes and no views, while those on the main, middle and upper decks have large picture windows. On-board activities include nightly entertainment, lectures and concerts. The ship’s facilities include a restaurant serving typical local and continental cuisine, a gift shop and observation lounge.
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