The rich heritage of the Ukraine is explored during this Dnieper River cruise
on the MS Taras Shevchenko. The well known cities of Kiev and Odessa and
thoughtfully selected, unique villages along the Dnieper River are blended for a
genuine Ukrainian encounter. However, on this cruise package you also have the
opportunity to explore other Black Sea countries: Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey!
One of Europe's oldest towns, Nessebar, Bulgaria is known for its architectural
and archeological wonders. Turkey's cultural center, colorful, bustling
Istanbul, is also visited. In 15 days experience a kaleidoscope of sights,
sounds, and tastes on your Black Sea odyssey!
Day 1 Kiev
Embarkation after 16:00
Day 2 Kiev
UKRAINE City tour incl. visit of St. Sophia's Cathedral
Day 3 Cruising
DAY AT SAIL
On board activities
Day 4 Zaporozhye
City tour, Hortica Island
Day 5 Kherson
Boat trip to Fishermen's Island w/ picnic lunch!
Day 6 Sevastopol
City tour including inside tour of the famous Panorama Museum
Day 7 Yalta
City tour incl. visit to the renowned Livadia Palace
Day 8 Yalta
FREE MORNING for exploring on own or for Optional program
Day 9 Odessa
Panoramic City tour (bus and walking)
Day 10 Odessa
FREE DAY for exploring or For Optional program
Day 11 Constanta ROMANIA
Morning at sail.
City tour including Histria Fortress and Museum
Day 12 Nessebar
BULGARIA
Walking tour of Old Town
Day 13 Nessebar
BULGARIA
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, Motor coach transfer to Istanbul,
hotel and dinner.
Day 14 Istanbul
TURKEY
Breakfast at the hotel,
City tour, lunch at a local restaurant, dinner at hotel
Day 15
Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel, transfer to the airport. |
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Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
Accommodations in all outside cabins, each with private bathroom facilities for 12 nights
Three full meals daily (starting with dinner on the day of embarkation and ending with breakfast)
Captain's welcome Cocktail Reception
Gala farewell Dinner aboard
Guided sightseeing programs in each port of call as shown
Language lessons, lectures, games and other activities arranged by our Cruise Directors
Live band for nightly entertainment and dancing.
2 concerts along the route
2 nights in a 4 star hotel in Istanbul with 2 breakfasts 2 dinners and 1 lunch
Long distance bus transfers between Nessebar, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey (appx. 6 hrs)
Handling of 1 piece of luggage per person at all transfer points.
Airport to ship (Kiev) and Hotel to airport (Istanbul) for all groups of 20 or more arriving on
Same flights and on day of the start or end of the program.
Port and cruise fuel surcharges (listed separately)
International airfare
Arrival and Departure transfers unless air purchased through us.
Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage/ souvenirs.
Medical, Travel, Liability Insurance
Cost of Travel Documents and any Visas (none required at this time)
TIPS: To Ship Crew, Cruise directors, guides and drivers are not included and
are at passenger's discretion. Suggested amounts will be sent with final documents.
Miscellaneous: Items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
Port and Cruise Fuel Surcharges: $156
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cabin 1 |
Category - A |
| Cabin 2 |
Category - B |
| Cabin 3 |
Category - C |
| Cabin 4 |
Category - D |
Cabin upgrades are available upon request! |
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Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
