• Sightsee Kyiv, the mother of Ukrainian cities, the modern yet ancient capital: golden-domes of St. Sophia Cathedral, St. Andrew’s Descent and its crafts market, city’s main Independence Square and Khreshchatyk street, beautiful Kyiv parks and majestic Dnieper River
• Visit Odesa, Ukraine’s largest sea port – vibrant and young city, with eclectic mix of architecture and unique cosmopolitan feel
• Go birdwatching in Dniester Delta National Park, one of the few preserved and intact Black Sea wetlands
• Discover Lviv – Ukraine’s most charming and romantic city
• Join the simple life of Hutsuls, Ukrainian highlanders in Carpathian Mountains – cook traditional Hutsul dishes, visit Hutsul shepherds and taste their delicious cheese, and learn about the craft of egg-painting from one of the local artisans

Day 1- Welcome to Kyiv 

Pick-up and Welcome. Meeting with your Active Ukraine guide. Hotel check-in.

Take a guided tour along city’s major landmarks and attractions. Visit the UNESCO-listed St. Sophia Cathedral with its beautiful frescoes; take a walk at St. Andrew’s Descent – street of writers and artists; learn more about the environmental challenges at National Chernobyl Museum, stroll along the main street Khreshchatyk, and sip delicious tea at the  famous Independence Square.

In the evening relax in the greenery of Kyiv Mariyinsky Park and enjoy the stunning views of majestic Dnieper River.

Overnight in a 3 star hotel

Day 2- Nature Escape

Enjoy the day out, exploring beautiful surroundings of Kyiv parks. Relax in the greenery of trees or take a stroll along the eco-walk in Golosiivskyi Park.

Transfer to Odessa in a sleeper train.

Overnight in a train (2nd class compartment)

Day 3- Odessa – The Pearl at the Sea

Enjoy your morning breakfast in Odessa, the Pearl of the Black Sea. The city is Ukraine’s fourth largest and a major sea port. Founded in 18th century, it has an enchanting mix of Italian, French and Russian architecture. Odessa is a vibrant city, energetic and fun, with plenty of activities for all.

After checking in to your hotel, you will enjoy 3 hour guided-tour around the main sightseeing landmarks of Odessa. After the marvels of the city, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of its beach-side restaurants.

Overnight in a 3 star hotel

Day 4- Dniester Delta National Park

This day you will spend at the Dniester Delta National Park.

The Northern part of Dniester Liman is a wetland of international importance. The area is home to many endangered species, both plant and animal, which are included into the Red Data Books of Ukraine and Moldova, as well as the Red List of Threatened Species maintained by the World Conservation Union (IUCN). The bird community, nesting in the wetlands, is especially valuable and includes the glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), its most endangered species.

You will have a unique chance to observe and experience the wildlife of Dniester Delta National Park, together with our nature experts at Glossy Ibis campsite. With enormous passion for nature conservation, and intensive knowledge of the local area, our guides will take you to the farthest places in Dniester Delta (Beloe Lake, Turunchuk, Strelka). To top that, enjoy a lovely fresh fish home-made lunch!

Transfer to Odessa. Take a train to Lviv

Overnight in a train (2nd class compartment)

Day 5- Coffee and Jazz

Explore Lviv – Ukraine’s most charming and romantic city. Walk along the hidden valleys of its cobbled streets: full of coffee shops, street musicians, and art galleries. Wander around Rynok Square – UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit to city’s magnificent and world-class Opera Theater (optional)

Overnight in a 3 star hotel

Day 6 -Exploring Lviv

Continue exploring city on your own. Take a walk in one of city’s beautiful parks or simply relax in one of the coffee shops.

Overnight in a 3 star hotel

Day 7 – Ukrainian Carpathians 

Take a morning train to Ivano-Frankivsk and then transfer to Kolomyia. Town of Kolomyia is the cultural center of Hutsuls. Hutsuls represent an ethno-cultural group of highlanders in the Ukrainian Carpathian mountains and has retained its distinctive culture and traditions.

Explore town’s famous Easter Egg Museum, with over 6,000 beautifully decorated Easter eggs from all over the world! Get introduced to the lifestyle of Hutsuls and unique Hutsul cultural heritage at the Hutsul Museum.

Transfer to the village of Kosmach in the Carpathian Mountains. Spend your afternoon visiting famous Hutsul artisans, skilled in traditional crafts, such as egg-painting, embroidery, wood carving and weaving, observe their work and enjoy their beautiful creations. Sit down for a master class in your craft of choice and make your own handmade souvenir!

Overnight at a rural guesthouse

Day 8 – A Day with Hutsuls

Take a short hike to visit traditional highlanders’ huts. Every summer Hutsuls still take herds of sheep from all over the villages and spend three months in the mountains, looking after the animals and preparing delicious cheese brynza. You’ll have the chance to witness this old tradition, learn about the lives of Hutsul shepherds and try famous brynza.

In the afternoon join your host family in preparing delicious traditional dinner: pick up mushrooms for the soup, collect some vegetables from the farm fields, and practice making your own banosh – traditional Hutsul staple dish.

Overnight at a rural guesthouse

Day 9 – Farewell and Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk(or Lviv). You can catch a flight from Ivano-Frankivsk(or Lviv) to Kyiv.

Pricing per person

for a group of 2 - 1162 Euro, for a group of 4 - 889 Euro, for a group of 6 - 789 Euro

Price includes:

• Accommodation: 4 nights in a three-star hotel or family-owned hotel, 2 night in a rural guesthouse, 2 nights in a sleeper train (2nd class compartment)
• Meals: day 1 – none, day 2 – breakfast, day 3 – none, day 4 – breakfast and lunch, day 5 – none, day 6 – breakfast, day 7 – full board, day 8 – full board, day 9 – none.
• Transportation: point-to-point transfers and airport/railway station transfers
• Guides: English-speaking guide for Kyiv city tour, Odesa and Lviv city tours, English-speaking guide for the trip to the Carpathians, English-speaking bird watching guide in Dniester Delta Nature Reserve
• Activities: city tours in Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, activities in the Carpathian Mountains, bird watching tour in Dniester Delta National Park
• Museums fees
• Masterclass

Where you will stay

You will stay in 3* hotels and family-owned guesthouses. Other options are available upon request.

Pick up and Drop Off

Kyiv

Route

Kyiv - Odessa – Dniester National Park – Odessa – Lviv – Ivano-Frankivsk – Kosmach – Ivano-Frankivsk - Kyiv

Transportation

All long-distance travel will be done by train. It is a comfortable and environmentally friendly option, very popular with locals. For short distances you will travel by a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, or local public bus, if available.