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Europe's Frontier: Moldova & Ukraine

Turkode Destinasjoner Turen starter AWM8 Moldova - Ukraina Chisinau

Turen destinasjon Reisen er levert av 8 dager Kyiv Fra : NOK 15 282 Oversikt

Visit two of Europe's most remote regions Reiserute

Day 1 Start Chisinau.

Fly to Chisinau, transfer to hotel.Klassik Hotel or similar

Day 2 Walking tour of Chisinau. Visit Ohrei Monastery.

This morning we set out on foot from our hotel for a walking tour of the Moldovan capital. Although the city dates back to 1420, a huge earthquake in 1940 destroyed most of the historic centre, while WWII accounted for most of what was left. Chisinau was then rebuilt in a Soviet-style, leaving a city dominated by Brutalist buildings, but there are some quirky gems including the now abandoned Winter Circus, Triumphal Arch and the bell tower of the Nativity Cathedral. The central market is another highlight. First opened in 1825, it has been the centre of life in the city ever since. It's worth braving the crowds for lovely fresh fruit, nuts and wine. Heading out of the city we stop for a traditional home-cooked lunch in a small farmstead. From here we visit the beautiful, isolated hilltop Orhei Monastery dating back to the 14th century. Our ﬁnal stop before returning to Chisinau is the Milestii Mici Winery, home to the largest wine cellar in the world. Here we will drive down into the cellar in the tour bus, past hundreds of barrels of the ‘holy drink’ as it’s known locally. We will try several varieties of wine and learn about the fascinating history of oenology in this far corner of Europe.Klassik Hotel or similar

Day 3 Full day excursion to Transnistria; transfer to Odessa.

Our destination for today is one of Eastern Europe's strangest. Transnistria is a self-declared republic occupying a narrow strip of land in the east of Moldova. A microstate, it is oﬃcially only recognised by the people who live there. Yet they have their own currency, postal service and border force. The region harks back to the days of the USSR and is staunchly pro-Russian, although it gets little ﬁnancial support in return. There are photo- worthy busts of Lenin all over the city. No trip to Moldova is complete without seeing Transnistria. In the late afternoon we transfer to Odessa on Ukraine's Black Sea Coast. Journey time is about 2 hours however the border crossing between Moldova and Ukraine may take some time. Hotel Alexandrovsky or similar Day 4 Full day in Odessa; morning city tour.

This morning we wake up in Odessa, Ukraine’s third largest city, on the Black Sea coast. A warm water port, Odessa has had a short but turbulent history. When founded in the 18th century Russia's Catherine the Great invited immigrants from across Europe to come and make their fortune in Odessa, thus creating a thriving multicultural city of Jews, Turks, Armenians, Italians, Germans and Poles. With the outbreak of WWII this population diversity would sadly be its downfall. In more recent times the city has had its problems especially during the 2014 revolution, but now the city is booming once again. Its beautiful tree-lined avenues and seaside boulevards are a perfect place to relax and see a diﬀerent side to Ukraine. The ornate opera house and Potemkin Steps are architectural must-sees.After a city tour, we enjoy free time, before boarding the overnight sleeper train to Lviv.Sleeper train

Day 5 Arrive Lviv, guided walking tour.

We arrive early into Ukraine's cultural capital Lviv, stopping at our hotel for breakfast and to store our luggage. We will try to secure a number of of day rooms so you can freshen up but please note this is not always possible. We then head out for a morning walking tour of this beautiful city, before enjoying free time in the afternoon. We recommend climbing the clock tower of the town hall for a panoramic view of the old town. Lviv's UNESCO listed old town easily competes with the likes of Krakow and Vilnius in terms of charm and history. It's full of colourful townhouses, ﬁne churches, cobbled streets and cosy cafés. Ukrainian cultural identity is stronger here than anywhere else in the country, but with a wonderful mix of Polish, Jewish, Hungarian and even Armenian history thrown into the mix. Lviv really is a delight and surprisingly untouched by mass tourism.Modern Art Hotel or similar

Day 6 Transfer to Kyiv by train, free time in the early evening to enjoy this beautiful capital city.

This morning we board the train to Kyiv (journey time 8hrs approx.), Ukraine's mighty capital city and home to over 2.5 million people. The Ukrainian capital seems to have hardly left the news in recent years, sadly for all the wrong reasons, but its citizens are made of strong stuﬀ and are keen to show their beautiful city to the world. There will be some free time in the evening to enjoy the city or take dinner on the capital's most famous street, Khreshchatyk.Ukraine Hotel or similar

Day 7 Morning tour of Kyiv, with the afternonn free to enjoy the city at your leisure.

This morning we enjoy a walking tour of Kyiv's main sights, including Maiden Square, the site of the revolutions of 2004 and 2013. As well as St. Sofia Cathedral and the Monastery of St. Michael Archangel. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy this fascinating city at your leisure. You may choose to visit the Pechersk Lavra Monastery with its complex of caves housing mummified nuns. While the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War gives you a macabre, Soviet perspective, it also offers great views of the city. Ukraine Hotel or similar

Day 8 End Kyiv / Optional day tour to Chernobyl.

Our tour ends after breakfast. Alternatively, you may choose to stay another day for a guided tour of Chernobyl and the abandoned town of Pripyat.One of the most well-known events in Soviet history occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, 130km north of Kyiv in April 1986. Here reactor No.4 exploded, spreading lethal radiation, ﬁrst over the town of Pripyat and later large swathes of Europe. Many see this event as the beginning of the end of support for the USSR in Ukraine.This tour takes you to the heart of the exclusion zone; you will see the power station and the abandoned town of Pripyat, frozen in time, like a scene from an apocalyptic future. Our expert guide will lead you safely through the area and tell the story of one of recent history’s most notorious disasters. This is a long day leaving the hotel at about 08:30 and returning to Kyiv at about 20:30, but certainly worth staying in Ukraine another day for. (Details and prices are in the Money Matters section of the trip notes). Ukraine Hotel or similar Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination 6 nights comfortable and standard hotels, 1 night sleeper trainSightseeing on footGroup normally 6 to 16, plus leader. Min age 16 yrsTravel by private bus and sleeper train

Food Moldovan and Ukrainian cuisine is quite similar and consists mainly of traditional European foods, such as beef, pork, potatoes, cabbage, and a variety of cereal grains. Traditional for the Moldovan cuisine are dishes combining diverse vegetables, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergine, cabbage, beans, onions, garlic, and leek. Meat products hold a special place in traditional Moldovan cuisine, especially as an appetiser or the first course. Roasted and grilled pork, beef meatballs (known as pârjoale and chiftele) and steamed lamb are common. Meat and fish are often marinated and then grilled.Moldova has a long history of wine making, dating back thousands of years. Domestic varieties include Feteascâ Rara neagrâ and Busuioacâ albâ. The country is particularly well known for its sparking Rosés and red wines.Ukrainian cuisine stems from peasant dishes based on the plentiful grains and vegetables grown in the country. Staple crops include sugar beets, potatoes, grapes, cabbages, and mushrooms. These are often key ingredients in soups and salads. The most popular dish is borshch , a hearty soup made in a variety of ways. Other vegetable dishes include holubtsi (stuffed cabbage) and kartoplia solimkoi ("straw potatoes"). Kotlety Po-Kyivskomy (Chicken Kiev), a chicken breast stuffed with a buttery filling, is a well-known dish outside Ukraine, but tastes very different locally.

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