Footsteps of the Coosaks
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Adventure; Cruise; Sightseeing; Cruises; exploration; White Palace; Dnieper River; Cossacks; Monasatery; Zaporozhye; St. Sophia Cathedral; Kherson; Lenin Embankment; Kiev;
A cruise along the Dnieper River is a journey of discovery: explore ancient cities, gaze upon grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. See how differing societies from the Vikings to the Tatars and the Cossacks have influenced the architecture and people of today’s Ukraine. Visit landmarks ...
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- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $2000 to $4000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 21 - 24, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
A cruise along the Dnieper River is a journey of discovery: explore ancient cities, gaze upon grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. See how differing societies from the Vikings to the Tatars and the Cossacks have influenced the architecture and people of today’s Ukraine. Visit landmarks like Yalta’s famed White Palace and Odessa’s Potemkin Steps, learn about the country’s maritime history in Sevastopol, tour the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev, and immerse yourself in Cossack traditions in Zaporozhye.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Kiev
Airport Transfer
Arrive in Kiev, capital of Ukraine. We meet you at the airport and transfer you to your ship
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
After boarding, take free time to relax before dinner—or join our “welcome walk” to stretch your legs and start getting oriented. (D)
Day 2 - Kiev
Sightseeing
Tour Kiev, one of Europe’s oldest cities, with a heritage of Viking, Cossack and Ukrainian peoples.
Sightseeing
Explore its historic buildings and monuments, and take a guided tour of the lovely domed St. Sophia Cathedral
Sightseeing
After lunch aboard, tour the Monastery of Caves, an extensive complex of churches and museums founded by monks in 1051.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Dinner aboard is followed by evening sailing along the peaceful Dnieper River. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Kiev
Dnieper River & Kremenchuk.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
During this morning’s scenic cruising, take in the Dnieper’s landscape of rolling hills, ancient forest groves, historic villages and wide lakes.
Sightseeing
After lunch, stop in Kremenchuk for a guided city tour. Largely destroyed in World War II, this town has now been rebuilt as an important Ukraine industrial center with well-planned parks and squares and monuments of the city’s past.
Food and Dining
Dine aboard. (B, L, D)
Day 4 - Zaporozhye
Sightseeing
After breakfast, tour Zaporozhye, ancestral home of the Cossacks.
Sightseeing
Drive along Lenin Street; see the Lenin Monument, dam and the city’s massive hydroelectric plant.
Museums
Then visit the Cossack Museum of Khortitsa.
Performing Arts
After lunch aboard, enjoy a special Cossack horsemanship show including folkloric music and dance.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Early evening departure and cruise through the night. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Kherson
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
After a morning of scenic cruising, arrive in Kherson.
Sailboat & Yacht Charter
Here, board a small boat and cruise the narrow canals to Fishermen’s Island with the beautiful Dnieper Delta landscape as your backdrop. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Sevastopol
Sightseeing
During breakfast, arrive in Sevastopol, base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Tour the city center and see St. Vladimir Cathedral and Admiral Nakhimov Square.
Performing Arts
The afternoon is free, or you can attend the optional Black Sea Choir concert. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Dine aboard. Dock overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Sevastopol
Sightseeing
This morning’s tour goes to the Tatar city of Bakhchisarai. Visit the Khan Palace, built in 1519, and see the many different architectural styles within the complex
Sightseeing
Visit the courthouse, harem and mosques, then stroll the beautifully landscaped grounds.
Sightseeing
After lunch, enjoy free time to further explore Sevastopol, site of the famed “Charge of the Light Brigade,” or take an optional tour to Balaklava to visit the Panorama Museum. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Yalta
Sightseeing
Enjoy a morning tour of Yalta. Travel along Lenin Embankment to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Livadia. Visit the White Palace, site of the 1945 Yalta Conference between Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill, and take a guided tour through official halls and private apartments of the czar’s family.
Sightseeing
Lunch aboard; this afternoon, explore at your leisure or choose an optional tour to the Nikita Botanical Garden featuring 50,000 plant species.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Dine aboard; dock overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Yalta
Sightseeing
Spend a full day exploring Yalta, or join one of the optional tours including the beautiful mid-19th-century Aloupka Palace and gardens or a wine-tasting excursion to Massandra.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Depart this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Odessa
Sightseeing
Cruise through lunch, then enjoy a half-day city tour of Odessa, an elegant city of terraced hills and landscaped parks.
Sightseeing
Travel along Primorski Boulevard to the Opera House and Potemkin Steps.
Sightseeing
You have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to further explore Odessa.
Performing Arts
Dinner aboard; tonight, join an optional evening opera performance. (B, L, D)
Day 11 - Odessa
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
After breakfast, disembark.
Airport Transfer
We take you to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your journey to include 3 nights in fabulous, historic Istanbul. (B)
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