Discover Ukraine and Moldova

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  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 18-95 yrs
  • max group size 17
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-17427
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Kyiv, Ukraine
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Venture into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and discover the abandoned ruins found here
  • Experience Tiraspol, the capital of a breakaway territory, which is like a USSR time capsule
  • Relax by the Black Sea in the lovely city of Odessa and see the Devil's House
The Discover Ukraine and Moldova tour starts and ends in Kyiv. The Discover Ukraine and Moldova is a walking tour that takes 16 days taking you through Kyiv, Ukraine and other destinations in Ukraine.

Travel through much of Ukraine and also get a taster of the sights in Moldova on this journey of discovery into a region, which has successfully emerged from behind the Iron Curtain, but is still off of the main tourist trail. Chernobyl - Explore the Exclusion Zone including the ghost town of Pripyat, the Duga Radar and the New Safe Confinement structure around Reactor 4 Tiraspol - Discover the capital of the breakaway territory of Trans-Dniester, which is like a USSR time capsule Odesa - Spend time on the Black Sea coast and see the Monument to the Orange Tree, Mother-in-Law Bridge and Devil's House
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join trip in Ukraine's capital Kyiv
  • Day 2 : Kyiv guided tour and exploring the Museum of the Great Patriotic War
  • Day 3 : Drive to Odesa and visit a Strategic Missile Base en route
  • Day 4 : Odesa walking tour; chance to see the world's largest catacombs
  • Day 5 : Free day in Odesa with the chance to visit Dniester National Park
  • Day 6 : Visit a breakaway state and Chisinau, the capital of Moldova
  • Day 7 : Chisinau walking tour; visit the ancient churches at Orheiul Vechi
  • Day 8 : Drive back into Ukraine; walking tour and castle visit in Kamianets-Podilskyi
  • Day 9 : Visit to Khotyn Fortress and explore Chernivtsi on foot
  • Day 10 : Free day in Chernivtsi; option to visit Verkhovyna in the mountains
  • Day 11 : Drive to the elegant city of Lviv with a walking tour on arrival
  • Day 12 : Free day in Lviv; overnight train to Kyiv
  • Day 13 : Arrive in Kyiv; chance to visit the opulent Mezhyhirya Residence
  • Day 14 : Excursion into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
  • Day 15 : Further explorations of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
  • Day 16 : Trip ends in Kyiv
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel Rus (4 nights)
  • Marlin Hotel (3 nights)
  • Dacia Hotel (2 nights)
  • Reikartz Hotel (1 night)
  • Bukovyna Hotel (2 nights)
  • George Hotel (1 night)
  • Overnight Train Lviv to Kyiv (1 night)
  • Desyatka Hotel (1 night)
Meals
  • 15 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Train
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Local Guide(s)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Kyiv are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Discover Ukraine and Moldova tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Discover Ukraine and Moldova tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Discover Ukraine and Moldova tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Discover Ukraine and Moldova tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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