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Kiev & Odessa Tour (CB-36)

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Kiev & Odessa Tour (CB-36)

Combine two of Ukraine’s most fascinating cities in this 7 day tour. Begin in the capital Kiev, where you’ll explore the many important churches of its historic centre. Walk along busy Kreshatik Street and up the steeply cobbled Andriyivsky Uzviz. Visit a cave monastery within the city before hopping aboard a train south to Odessa, on the country’s Black Sea coast. Characterised by Art Nouveau buildings, Soviet murals and of course the harbour, this city is diverse, different and downright addictive.

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Day 1

Kiev

Arrival in Kiev. Transfer to the Hotel

Today marks the start of your Ukrainian adventure. We’ll be waiting at the international airport to drive you to your hotel. After you’ve checked in and unpacked, the time’s yours, so why not head out for a stroll to get your bearings before tomorrow’s sightseeing gets underway.

Day 2

Kiev

Kiev City Tour

It’s time to get to know the Ukrainian capital with this comprehensive sightseeing tour. We’ll take you to St Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its domes, frescoes and mosaics. The 12th century St Archangel Michael’s Golden Domes Monastery is as impressive. Admire the Golden Gate, an imposing arch which is a fully rebuilt version of an 11th century gateway that stood on this same site. End the day with a walk long the almost mile-long Kreshatik Street. It’s where you’ll find the city’s government offices as well as TsUM, the country’s most famous department store.

Day 3

Kiev

Kievo-Pecherska Lavra. Visit to Andriyivsky Uzviz

There’s plenty more to explore in Kiev and today we’ve selected the quirky Kievo-Pecherska Lavra for our first tour. This 11th century cave monastery is still in use today and is another of the country’s UNESCO-listed sites. Around 100 monks are active at the monastery today but it’s those who no longer move that are the main draw – their mummified remains lay in glass-topped coffins in part of the cave complex. Leaving the Monastery of the Caves, we return to the city centre and take a walk up the steep and cobbled Andriyivsky Uzviz, one of Kiev’s most photographed streets. If you need to give your lungs or legs a rest, there is a plethora of cafés, art galleries and souvenir stalls on the way up to the gold and blue St Andrew’s Church which occupies a commanding position at the top.

Day 4

Kiev - Odessa

Train to Odessa. Arrival in Odessa. Transfer to the Hotel

It’s time to depart Kiev for our second city destination, Odessa. We’ll travel by high speed train south through the Ukrainian countryside to reach the country’s third largest settlement, known as the Pearl of the Black Sea. On arrival at the train station, you’ll be met for your transfer to the hotel.

Day 5

Odessa

Odessa City Tour

Hop on the Odessa funicular for panoramic views across the city and its harbour. On the way down, ditch your ride and take the Potemkin Steps, which run parallel, leading from Prymorsky Boulevard to the sea. They’re an optical illusion – looking down from above, the bottom steps appear to be the same size as those at the top, even though they’re actually wider. Our Odessa city tour also takes in the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Baroque sculptures inside the sumptuous Pasazh shopping mall built in the late 19th century. If you’re so inclined, the city has a number of interesting museums, covering subjects as diverse as fine arts, literature and maritime history. Alternatively, in Arkadia district, you can do as the locals do and go to the beach.

Day 6

Odessa

Visit to the Catacombs

Beneath Odessa, there’s a subterranean labyrinth of around 1000km of tunnels hewn from the soft sandstone. It’s possible to access some of these underground passageways with a local guide and explore this maze which is cool in both senses of the word. They’ll recount some of the stories and legends associated with this place. Some tunnels sheltered partisans during the Second World War – you can learn more about them if you opt to visit the Museum of Partisan Glory afterwards. It too occupies part of the catacombs. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Odessa on your own.

Day 7

Odessa

Departure. Transfer to the Airport

It’s time to bid farewell to Ukraine and leave our Odessa hotel for the airport. You’ll enjoy an included transfer to get you there in plenty of time to catch your flight home.

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All our hotels have been carefully selected and personally tested by Go Russia product development team. They have been chosen for their central location, available facilities, tastefully designed interiors, and friendly service and customers’ feedbacks. Please note all our hotels are recommended on Tripadvisor and have above average ratings. On all our city-break tours we also offer evening meals and early-check / late check-out option in hotels as well as extra nights.

Hotel Khreschatyk Kiev 4*

Located directly on Khreshchatyk Street, Kiev’s bustling and most important thoroughfare, the rooms in the 4 star Khreschatyk Hotel afford splendid views over the city centre. Each is equipped with satellite television and free WiFi which will ensure you remain connected as you require. The hotel has an on-site gym and spa which features a sauna and a luxuriously decorated indoor pool. Each of the hotel’s 130 rooms has air conditioning, a minibar, telephone and easily controlled sound and lighting systems. Rooms are tastefully and comfortably furnished ensuring your stay is a relaxing one.
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Hotel Premier Rus Kiev 3*

Located at the heart of Kiev’s bustling city centre, the 3 star Hotel Rus offers comfortable and affordable accommodation without sacrificing convenience. Just a five minute walk takes you to the Olympic Stadium, Khreshchatyk Street where Kiev’s main concentration of shops and restaurants are located and the metro for onward connections throughout the metropolitan area. Air conditioning and free WiFi are offered as standard in the hotel’s spacious and contemporarily furnished rooms. They also feature in-room fridges and en-suite bathrooms, plus little touches such as complimentary slippers.
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Travel dates	Excluding flights	Including flights	Single supplement	Solo supplement	Train upgrade	Book
29/02/2020 - 06/03/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
14/03/2020 - 20/03/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
28/03/2020 - 03/04/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
04/04/2020 - 10/04/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
11/04/2020 - 17/04/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
18/04/2020 - 24/04/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
25/04/2020 - 01/05/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
02/05/2020 - 08/05/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
09/05/2020 - 15/05/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
16/05/2020 - 22/05/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
23/05/2020 - 29/05/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
30/05/2020 - 05/06/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
06/06/2020 - 12/06/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
13/06/2020 - 19/06/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
20/06/2020 - 26/06/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
27/06/2020 - 03/07/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
04/07/2020 - 10/07/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
11/07/2020 - 17/07/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
18/07/2020 - 24/07/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
25/07/2020 - 31/07/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
01/08/2020 - 07/08/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
08/08/2020 - 14/08/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
15/08/2020 - 21/08/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
22/08/2020 - 28/08/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
29/08/2020 - 04/09/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
05/09/2020 - 11/09/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
12/09/2020 - 18/09/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
19/09/2020 - 25/09/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
26/09/2020 - 02/10/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
03/10/2020 - 09/10/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
10/10/2020 - 16/10/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
17/10/2020 - 23/10/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
24/10/2020 - 30/10/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
07/11/2020 - 13/11/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
21/11/2020 - 27/11/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now
05/12/2020 - 11/12/2020	£745	£1,045	£145	£345	£25	book now

Travel dates	Excluding flights	Including flights	Single supplement	Solo supplement	Train upgrade	Book
29/02/2020 - 06/03/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
14/03/2020 - 20/03/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
28/03/2020 - 03/04/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
04/04/2020 - 10/04/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
11/04/2020 - 17/04/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
18/04/2020 - 24/04/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
25/04/2020 - 01/05/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
02/05/2020 - 08/05/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
09/05/2020 - 15/05/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
16/05/2020 - 22/05/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
23/05/2020 - 29/05/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
30/05/2020 - 05/06/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
06/06/2020 - 12/06/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
13/06/2020 - 19/06/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
20/06/2020 - 26/06/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
27/06/2020 - 03/07/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
04/07/2020 - 10/07/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
11/07/2020 - 17/07/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
18/07/2020 - 24/07/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
25/07/2020 - 31/07/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
01/08/2020 - 07/08/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
08/08/2020 - 14/08/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
15/08/2020 - 21/08/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
22/08/2020 - 28/08/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
29/08/2020 - 04/09/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
05/09/2020 - 11/09/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
12/09/2020 - 18/09/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
19/09/2020 - 25/09/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
26/09/2020 - 02/10/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
03/10/2020 - 09/10/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
10/10/2020 - 16/10/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
17/10/2020 - 23/10/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
24/10/2020 - 30/10/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
07/11/2020 - 13/11/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
21/11/2020 - 27/11/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now
05/12/2020 - 11/12/2020	£845	£1,145	£225	£345	£25	book now

Note on pricing:

All prices are per person, in British Pounds. All included services are listed in the tour dossier and the right-hand side column, section “Included”.
Price “Including flight” is subject to airfare availability and will be reconfirmed upon your booking. We advise not to delay with booking your tour as airfares may go up.
Price “Excluding flight” does not cover airfare, you are free to book your own flights.
Single supplement goes towards single room (cabin for cruises) accommodation.
Solo supplement is payable in the unlikely event when you are the only person on the tour. It will be refunded if other people join the same tour.
“Train upgrade” supplement means an upgrade for a compartment for 2 people and refers to overnight trains only. Advisable to book if you prefer more privacy and comfort during your overnight train journeys. Read more about train upgrade.

We thrive on feedback! We are very happy to have served thousands of happy customers who travelled with us. Please browse our guestbook below, read our clients' feedback on Tripadvisor and also watch a short customer's interview sharing her travel experience with Go Russia. To respect our clients' privacy all names are encoded.

Tour guides in Kiev (Tanya) and St Petersburg (Tasha and Kate) were excellent. Also, Paul (the driver in Kiev) was excellent. He went out of his way to ensure we were on the correct train. Overall very happy with GO Russia's Organisation and Visa Application Process and I have already recommend to others wishing to travel to Russia.

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Hayden Summers

Especially good and important was being met by Go Russia representatives during travelling. Guides in St Petersburg and Kiev were excellent and very knowledgeable.

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Lucy Clarke

Please note all prices are per person based on a minimum of two people travelling together. Read more about prices for solo travellers.

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Chernobyl Guided Tour

Chernobyl Guided Tour Our full day tour inside the 30km exclusion zone around Chernobyl affords a unique opportunity to see the remains of the nuclear power station which was the site of a terrible accident in 1986. Today, the nearby city of Pripyat lies abandoned. It’s safe to visit – the amount of radiation you’ll get is the equivalent to what you’d experience on a two hour flight and less than having an X-ray. On the tour, you’ll see apartments which still bear witness to this disaster that led to the hurried evacuation of over 50,000 residents. You will visit abandoned schoolsand experience the eerie silence of this ghost town. At the Red Forest stop, you’ll hear the crackling sounds of Geiger counters in the background and meet some of those who moved back to the area after their evacuation.

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Especially good and important was being met by Go Russia representatives during travelling. Guides in St Petersburg and Kiev were excellent and very knowledgeable.
Lucy Clarke