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Ukraine & Moldova 12 Days Luxury Tour

12 Days / 11 Nights

Lviv, Kyiv, Odessa, Chisinau

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This sample 12 day (11 nights) itinerary covers the highlights of Western Ukraine: Lviv, Kiev, Odessa & Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. The services we provide as part of our comprehensive packages include accommodations, airport and long distance sightseeing transfers, day trips and city tours. In addition to the tours included we can arrange a number of excursions based on your own interests.

Our Destination Manager in the region provides assistance before and during your travels. They will be available to you leading up to the trip to answer any questions and arrange local services. You will be provided with information on the best these destinations have to offer including things to see and do, restaurants, entertainment and other insider tips. Upon arrival we will provide you with a local SIM that you can use to contact our Destination Manager throughout your trip.

In all of our destinations we offer a variety of accommodation options including boutique style hotels, charming B&Bs and spacious apartments ranging from a three to five star level. From our first hand experience we can ensure they are all clean, comfortable and centrally located. We generally discourage chain hotels but provide accommodations with unique features or an authentic feel.

Route for Lviv, Kyiv, Odessa, Chisinau tour

3 Nights in Lviv

3 Nights in Lviv

4 days in Lviv
4 days in Lviv

3 Nights in Lviv

Lviv is a picture-perfect Central European city. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is by no means the only place where you can get in touch with traditional Ukraine while you visit. Lviv’s unique atmosphere emanates from all of its elegant houses and cobblestone streets. You’ll have a wonderful time exploring this atmospheric destination, the heart of Ukrainian culture. The most popular tourist destination in Ukraine, Lviv is a cosmopolitan city with a long history of Jewish, Polish, Austrian and Hungarian influences. European history buffs, or anyone who likes to experience Old World elegance and sophistication will love it here.

Lviv is a picture-perfect Central European city. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is by no means the only place where you can get in touch with traditional Ukraine while you visit. Lviv’s unique atmosphere emanates from all of its elegant houses and cobblestone streets. You’ll have a wonderful time exploring this atmospheric destination, the heart of Ukrainian culture. The most popular tourist destination in Ukraine, Lviv is a cosmopolitan city with a long history of Jewish, Polish, Austrian and Hungarian influences. European history buffs, or anyone who likes to experience Old World elegance and sophistication will love it here.

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Lviv

A driver will be at the airport to greet you and transfer you to your centrally located Lviv accommodation.

Our representative will then meet with you to answer any questions you have and to get you settled for the rest of your trip.

Day 2

Day 2 - Your First Full Day in Lviv

Lviv Private Walking Tour

Meet Lviv

Included in your vacation package price.

The best way to get to know a city is on foot with the help of an expert local guide. We will arrange for a two hour walking tour that will get you orientated and introduce you to the main historical and contemporary sites of old town. Starting with the main square, Rynok, and the grand opera house, you will hear stories and learn secrets that will allow you to better get to know this city. Unlike many cities in Ukraine, Lviv was lucky enough to escape the destruction in the World War Two, and nowadays its fascinating streets and numerous museums make it one of the most exciting places in Ukraine to explore. You will uncover the stories behind the medieval atmosphere of Lviv, that will hark you back to days when Lviv was a wealthy trading center.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 2 hours

Day 3

Day 3 - Your Second Full Day in Lviv

Castles around Lviv Private Tour

Three Castles Day Trip

Included in your vacation package price.

One of the most popular things to do while in Lviv is to take a day trip to several nearby villages all famous for their age-old majestic castles. Each of the castles is quite different from the other. You'll spend most of the day with your private driver and guide, visiting each in turn. Ranging from classic fortified walls, fairytale slender towers and ruins where cows and goats graze on once well-kept lawns, you'll get a lesson in various styles of castle-building.


Activity Level : Moderate
Duration : 7 hours

Day 4

Day 4 - Traveling to Kyiv by Train

It's time to leave Lviv behind and head to Ukraine's capital Kiev. There are a couple of direct trains a day but only one fast train that leaves in the later afternoon. We'll have you picked up from your accommodation in Lviv, where you can store your luggage while enjoying your last day in the city, and taken to the train station. First class tickets for the train will be provided too.

Kyiv by Train

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Kyiv By Private Transfer with Stops

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We also offer the following excursions in Lviv

Bike Lviv Private Tour
Moderate2 hours
Coffee Degustation Private Tour
Easy2 hours
Liqueur Degustation Private Tour
Easy1 hour
Lviv Jewish Heritage Private Tour
Light5 hours

3 Nights in Kyiv

3 Nights in Kyiv

4 days in Kyiv
4 days in Kyiv

3 Nights in Kyiv

Kyiv is a modern city steeped in history, where high-end shops and colorful restaurants are surrounded with classical architecture. It is the source of Eastern Slavic culture and Kyiv still keeps a firm hold on history. The city’s famous buildings include Saint Sofia, a church that’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in the hills, Kyiv feels spread out and can be a bit of a challenge to take in if you’re trying do so on foot but an excellent public transport system and very inexpensive taxis make getting around a breeze. There’s no shortage of unique things to do here, like touring the grounds of the opulent villa of former President Victor Yanukovych, complete with a huge collection of cars and private zoo. Another must-see, the Monastery of the Caves or Pechersk Lavra, is unlike anyplace else. This UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of a large complex of churches and chapels but most striking is a series of underground caves where you can see mummified monks from the 11th century. It’s just one more thing that makes Kyiv special.

Kyiv is a modern city steeped in history, where high-end shops and colorful restaurants are surrounded with classical architecture. It is the source of Eastern Slavic culture and Kyiv still keeps a firm hold on history. The city’s famous buildings include Saint Sofia, a church that’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled in the hills, Kyiv feels spread out and can be a bit of a challenge to take in if you’re trying do so on foot but an excellent public transport system and very inexpensive taxis make getting around a breeze. There’s no shortage of unique things to do here, like touring the grounds of the opulent villa of former President Victor Yanukovych, complete with a huge collection of cars and private zoo. Another must-see, the Monastery of the Caves or Pechersk Lavra, is unlike anyplace else. This UNESCO World Heritage Site consists of a large complex of churches and chapels but most striking is a series of underground caves where you can see mummified monks from the 11th century. It’s just one more thing that makes Kyiv special.

Day 4

Day 4 - Arrival in Kyiv

When you arrive at Kiev's train station, we will have a driver there to meet you and take you to your accommodation.

Day 5

Day 5 - Your First Full Day in Kyiv

Kyiv Private Walking Tour

Get to know central Kiev

Included in your vacation package price.

After a good breakfast it’s time to tour the city. We will arrange for an expert local guide to take you on a walking tour of central Kiev. During the three hour tour you'll get your bearings and an introduction to the city and its culture. From Kiev's Broadway to its almost Parisian quarter there's much to cover. You'll spend some time in the Maidan, the square that was the locus of the "Euromaidan Revolution" and see the city's main churches, the golden dome of St Michael's St Sophia's Cathedral and St Andrew's Church.


Activity Level : Moderate
Duration : 3 hours

Day 6

Day 6 - Your Second Full Day in Kyiv

Kyiv's Outer Highlights Private Driving Tour

Beyond Kiev's Center

Included in your vacation package price.

While a walking tour is the best way to see Kiev's old town and center, there's much more to the city than can be covered on foot. We will arrange a private 5 hour driving tour that gets you around all the major sights with the minimum of fuss. You'll start with a tour of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra – the most ancient Monastery of Kyivan Rus, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. While being a cultural attraction – it’s one of the largest Ukrainian museums in Kyiv – the monastery is currently active. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the caves of the Lavra, a very memorable experience, as long as you're not claustrophobic! Next you will walk a short way to the Motherland Statue – now a symbol and a visiting card of Kiev, it is taller than the Statue of Liberty! Inside there is a WWII museum of which you will visit with your guide as well. The tour continues with a drive to Pirogovo open air ethnographic museum, where you will learn about how people lived in villages in different parts of Ukraine and will taste some of traditional Ukrainian street food. After your tour you will be dropped off back at your accommodation.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 4 hours

Day 7

Day 7 - Traveling to Odessa by Airplane

The fastest way to get to Odessa is by air. There are several flights throughout the day, some departing Kiev's smaller Zhuliany airport located closer to the city center. The flight time is around 1 hour 20 minutes, so door-to-door should take between 4 and 5 hours. We have included economy class tickets in your package. While it is possible to go by road with a private transfer, it's a very long day and the only interesting stop is at a decommissioned missile base, now a museum.

Odessa by Air
We also offer the following excursions in Kyiv

Awesome Kyiv Private Photo Tour
Light4 hours
Chernobyl Group Day Tour
Moderate12 hours
Chernobyl Private Day Tour
Moderate12 hours
Jewish Heritage and Babiy Yar Private Tour
Light3 hours

3 Nights in Odessa

3 Nights in Odessa

4 days in Odessa
4 days in Odessa

3 Nights in Odessa

It’s no surprise that Odessa has been featured in so many famous works of art and literature; it has been a cultural center with a unique energy since it was founded in the 18th century. Today it is a lively destination with an engaging variety of restaurants, shops, and unique architecture. One of the city’s most famous buildings is the Opera House, which is both beautiful and very affordable to visit. A port city on the Black Sea, Odessa is also known for its beaches. The famous Potemkin Stairs lead down to the port and are definitely worth seeing. It’s easy to have a wonderful time just strolling though this scenic, very walkable city. Odessa’s catacombs are a famous sight, and along just about any avenue you can admire brightly colored neoclassical buildings. Gourmands will love exploring the city’s dining scene, which boasts some of the best cuisine in Ukraine.

It’s no surprise that Odessa has been featured in so many famous works of art and literature; it has been a cultural center with a unique energy since it was founded in the 18th century. Today it is a lively destination with an engaging variety of restaurants, shops, and unique architecture. One of the city’s most famous buildings is the Opera House, which is both beautiful and very affordable to visit. A port city on the Black Sea, Odessa is also known for its beaches. The famous Potemkin Stairs lead down to the port and are definitely worth seeing. It’s easy to have a wonderful time just strolling though this scenic, very walkable city. Odessa’s catacombs are a famous sight, and along just about any avenue you can admire brightly colored neoclassical buildings. Gourmands will love exploring the city’s dining scene, which boasts some of the best cuisine in Ukraine.

Day 7

Day 7 - Arrival in Odessa

Your driver will bring you straight to your Odessa accommodation. You'll be arriving late in the day so your first glimpse of this famous port city will probably be by night.

Day 8

Day 8 - Your First Full Day in Odessa

Secrets and Splendors of Odessa’s Landmarks Private Walking Tour

Get to know Odessa

Included in your vacation package price.

To get acquainted with a city we feel a walking tour is unbeatable. We will arrange for an expert local guide to meet you at your hotel and show you around the city. You will walk though Odessa’s historic quarters, where the main city landmarks are to be found – the magnificent National Opera and Ballet House and beautiful Primorsky boulevard, the city’s iconic sight – the Potemkin Steps, the Vorontsov and Tolstoy palaces, Deribasovskaya street and City Garden. You will explore the old neighborhoods of Odessa’s historic city center and off the beaten path areas. It’s old, vintage Odessa, full of character and off the beaten track passageways that take you into the time of Odessa’s golden age.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 4 hours

Day 9

Day 9 - Your Second Full Day in Odessa

The Akkerman Fortress Private Tour and Local Wine Tasting

Explore beyond the city limits

Included in your vacation package price.

Ready to step outside Odessa and explore beyond the city limits? We will arrange for a packed full day tour with a private driver and guide who will show you the highlights of the region. You'll see more of the Black Sea coastline, the town of Belgorod-Dnestrovksy and the "White Fortress", the largest in Europe. You'll also visit the Shabo winery and wine culture center, with a VIP tour and tasting.


Activity Level : Moderate
Duration : 10 hours

Day 10

Day 10 - Traveling to Chisinau by Private Transfer

Today you're not just traveling a hundred miles or so, it will also feel like you're traveling back in time to the Soviet era as your transfer to Chisinau takes you through Tiraspol, the capital of the breakaway self-declared republic of Transnistria. Allowing for border delays and the time in Transnistria, the total journey time is around 8 hours.

Chisinau by Private Transfer with a Stop in Tiraspol
We also offer the following excursions in Odessa

Catacombs Private Tour
Moderate3 hours
Jewish Odessa Private Tour by Car and on Foot
Light4 hours 30 minutes
Odessa Driving and Walking Private Tour
Light6 hours
Odessa Opera House Private Tour
Easy1 hour

2 Nights in Chisinau

2 Nights in Chisinau

3 days in Chisinau
3 days in Chisinau

2 Nights in Chisinau

Moldova’s capital is certainly the country’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city, but it is also a place of history still visible in the architecture of Old Town. The main sites here are easy to see on foot: City Hall, the Arch of Triumph, the Bell Tower and the Orthodox Church are all clustered in the center. You can also look forward to charming restaurants and cafes and plenty of excellent local wine. About 30 minutes by car outside of Chisinau you’ll find two famous underground wineries, and these are just one of the numerous possibilities for day trips. The majority of the city was destroyed in World War II, so many of the buildings were reconstructed in drab communist style, but the center of the city is an oasis of peace, calm and classical architecture.

Moldova’s capital is certainly the country’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city, but it is also a place of history still visible in the architecture of Old Town. The main sites here are easy to see on foot: City Hall, the Arch of Triumph, the Bell Tower and the Orthodox Church are all clustered in the center. You can also look forward to charming restaurants and cafes and plenty of excellent local wine. About 30 minutes by car outside of Chisinau you’ll find two famous underground wineries, and these are just one of the numerous possibilities for day trips. The majority of the city was destroyed in World War II, so many of the buildings were reconstructed in drab communist style, but the center of the city is an oasis of peace, calm and classical architecture.

Day 10

Day 10 - Arrival in Chisinau

Your driver will bring you straight to your accommodation in the center of Chisinau.

Day 11

Day 11 - Your First Full Day in Chisinau

Cricova Winery & Wine Tasting Private Tour

Visit one of the World's Largest Wine Cellars

Included in your vacation package price.

Two of the world's largest wine cellars are located in tiny Moldova and today you're visiting one of them. The 75 miles of tunnels have existed since the 15th century, when the limestone was dug out to build nearby Chisinau. They have been used to store wine only since the 1950s and 1.25 million bottles of wine are stored there. As well as the wines of the Cricova winery, this underground wine city is home to the The National Oenotec, ranked as the second largest wine collection in the world (the largest is also in Moldova, but the visit isn't as interesting). With your private guide you will also visit the Underground Cinema and enjoy a tasting of 4 types of wine with some snacks.


Activity Level : Light
Duration : 3 hours

Day 12

Day 12 - Departure Day

A driver will pick you up at your Chisinau accommodation and drop you off at the airport for your departing flight.

We also offer the following excursions in Chisinau

Castel Mimi Wine Resort and Wine Tasting Private Tour
Light5 hours
Chisinau Private Walking Tour
Moderate2 hours
Chisinau Soviet Legacy Private Tour
Easy3 hours
Et Cetera Winery & Wine Tasting Private Tour
Light7 hours

What's Included

Here are all the services provided as part of your complete vacation package. See what every JayWay trip includes.
Please let us know if you'd like to upgrade any transfers or add any additional tours or excursions to your itinerary.

Lviv

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Lviv Airport Transfer
Lviv Private Walking Tour
Private Castles Tour around Lviv region
Lviv Train Station Transfer
Lviv - Kiev Train Tickets

Kyiv

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Kiev Train Station Transfer
Kiev Private Walking Tour
Kiev's Outer Highlights Driving Tour
Kiev Airport Transfer
Kiev - Odessa One-way Flight

Odessa

3 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Odessa Private Walking Tour
The Akkerman Fortress & Local Wine tasting
Odessa - Chisinau Private Transfer with stop in Tiraspol

Chisinau

2 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast (hotels only)
Cricova Winery Private Tour including wine tasting
Chisinau Airport Transfer

package excludes:


  • Flights to and from Europe.
  • Tips for Tour Guides, Drivers and Local Reps.
  • Meals (other than breakfast if included in room rate and meals listed as included in food tours and excursions, unless explicitly stated otherwise).
  • Parking fees for your Rental Car (if you are booking one with us) unless otherwise indicated. Some hotels provide free parking facilities.
  • Travel Insurance. See the insurance link on our website
Benefits of Traveling with JayWay

A JayWay vacation is more than the sum of its parts. Our team work tirelessly to ensure your experience is memorable for all the right reasons. Your trip is personalized to maximize your enjoyment. You're taken care of every step of the way.

A Travel Advisor who speaks your language

We will make sure that all your requirements and interests are taken into account in preparing your itinerary.

A totally tailored itinerary for your vacation

Your trip is customized for you by  an experienced trip planner and an expert on the region.

A choice of hand-picked hotels and excursions

We've personally inspected and tested all the hotels and local tour providers we work with to ensure quality.

Detailed pre-trip preparation to make the most of every day

Your Europe-based Tour Manager will be in touch by email and phone a month before you arrive to finalize timings.

On-trip Concierge Service to smooth out any bumps in the road

Your tour manager is at your service throughout your journey. We'll provide a local SIM so you can stay connected.

Personalized Guest Page to make sure you're not missing out

Packed with detailed information and recommendations curated by locals on the best things to do, see and eat.
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