Cruising the Ukraine Waterways - Kiev to Odessa

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Discover the Ukraine, an exciting young democracy with a rich and venerable heritage and much to offer the inquisitive traveler. We’ll explore the world-renowned cities of Kiev, Yalta and Odessa, while experiencing other off-the-beaten-path encounters along the Dnieper River.

HIGHLIGHTS

City tour in Kiev that includes a visit to St Sophia’s Cathedral and the Kievo-Percherskaya Lavra Tombs
Walks in Kremenchug, Yalta, Odessa, Sevastopol, Zaporozhye
Tour of Livadia Palace in Crimea where Churchill, Stalin, and Roosevelt decided the fate of the post WWII world
Enjoy language lessons, cooking lessons, and other lectures on the history and culture of the Ukraine aboard our ship, the MS Dnieper Princess

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1: DEPART FOR UKRAINE

Depart on your transatlantic flight to the Ukraine.

DAY 2: KIEV (D)
EMBARKATION (after 4:00 PM)

Upon your arrival in Kiev, transfer to the port for embarkation. A welcome drink and crew introduction will precede dinner.

DAY 3: KIEV (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart on a sightseeing tour of this ancient and beautiful city including an inside tour of the renowned St. Sophia Cathedral and the gargantuan statue of Mother Ukraine. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

DAY 4: KIEV (B, L, D)
SET SAIL PM

After breakfast, depart for a tour of the Pecherskaya Lavra Caves and Tombs. Founded in the 11th century, the complex contains many unique and ancient religious relics. The afternoon is free. Tonight, set sail.

DAY 5: KANEV (B, L, D)

This morning, enjoy a walking tour of Kanev featuring the tomb of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's famous poet and painter.

DAY 6: KREMENCHUG (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart for a walking tour of the city center highlighted by buildings reminiscent of Stalin's Soviet era and return to the ship for lunch. Spend your leisure time with cooking lessons, lectures and other various activities provided onboard. Enjoy the passing vista as you continue your Ukraine Cruise to Zaporozhye.

DAY 7: ZAPOROZHYE (B, L, D)

Today, enjoy a morning city tour of Zaporozhye, including the Cossack History Museum. After lunch on board, enjoy some free time before setting sail in the late afternoon.

DAY 8: KHERSON (B, L, D)

Upon arrival in Kherson, enjoy a boat trip along the Dnieper Delta. In the afternoon, take in onboard lecture and activities while sailing towards Sevastopol.

DAY 9: SEVASTOPOL (B, L, D)

This morning, depart on your city tour including the Panorama Museum. After lunch on board, spend some free time in this exciting city.

DAY 10: SEVASTOPOL (B, L, D)

After breakfast, depart on your excursion to Yalta, including the views of Swallows Nest and a tour of the Livadia Palace, where Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt decided the fate of the post WWII world.

DAY 11: ODESSA (B, L, D)

Enjoy the morning on board. After lunch, take in an afternoon city tour featuring the main attractions of this beautiful and cosmopolitan city.

DAY 12: ODESSA (B, L, D)

Enjoy a full free day at leisure. Explore this exciting city on your own or take one of the optional tours. Tonight, gather for the Captain's Farewell Dinner.

DAY 13: DEPART ODESSA (B)
DISEMBARKATION

After breakfast, bid your crew farewell as you disembark and transfer to the airport for your flights back home.

What's Included

Cruising the Ukraine Waterways - Kiev to Odessa
Summer l 12-14 Days

Including

Accommodations for 11 nights in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities
Three full meals daily
Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception
Gala Farewell Dinner aboard
Neptune party, language lessons, lectures, cooking lessons and other activities arranged by our onboard Cruise Directors
Live band for nightly entertainment and dancing
2 concerts along the route
5 IVV-sanctioned walks
Fees for walking credit
WAI guide service throughout
Cultural and historical expertise of our local guides throughout
All tipping for local guides and coach drivers
Kiev: City tour including an inside visit to St. Sophia's Cathedral and the Kievo-Percherskaya Lavra Tombs
Kanev: Tour of Taras Shevchenko's Tomb and birth house
Kremenchug: Walking tour of city center
Zaporozhye: City tour
Kherson: Boat trip along the Dnieper Delta
Sevastopol: City tour
Yalta: Walking tour
Odessa: City tour

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Travel Insurance
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Why We Walk

Why We Walk
Walking and travel are a natural combination! For over 20 years, our Walking Adventures International team has been offering walking programs around the world, and we’ve found that walking and motorcoach travel is the best way to tour. Our coach takes you efficiently from point to point with little wasted time, but walking lets you get off the bus, stretch your legs, and explore the "must see" highlights and off-the-beaten-track wonders. For more on Why We Walk, click here.

Walk Rating System.
As you can see in the itinerary below, we use a difficulty rating system ranging from 1 to 5:
1. An easy walk on pavement or well-maintained trail with no significant hills.
2. A moderately easy walk, may be on pavement or on trails. No significant difficulty with hills.
3. A moderate walk in any setting with some difficult terrain, one or two substantial hills and/or steps.
4. A more difficult walk. Most likely in a natural setting with poorly maintained paths and steeper or hilly inclines.
5. A very difficult walk. All in rough fields or woods. Many steep hills or high altitude trails, or very rough uneven terrain, steep or unstable inclines.

Volkssport
Some travelers like to keep track of their walks with a system known as volkssport. Click here if you’d like to know more about volkssport.

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Cruising the Ukraine Waterways - Kiev to Odessa

Daily Itinerary

What's Included

Registration Forms

Why We Walk