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 Istanbul
TURKEY
Arrival transfer and hotel check-in. Dinner.
Day 2
Istanbul
TURKEY
Breakfast at the hotel, City tour, lunch at a local restaurant, dinner at
hotel
Day 3
Nesseber
BULGARIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel, Bus transfer to Nesseber,
Embarkation,
Dinner on board
Day 4
Nesseber
BULGARIA
Walking tour of Old Historic Town Center
Day 5
Constanta ROMANIA
City tour including Histria Fortress and Museum
Day 6
Odessa
UKRAINE
Panoramic City tour
(bus and walking)
Day 7
Odessa
FULL FREE day to explore on your own or for Optional program
Day 8
Yalta
City tour including inside visit to Livadia Palace
Day 9
Yalta
FREE DAY for exploring on own or for
Optional program
Day 10
Sevastopol
City tour including inside the Panorama Museum
Day 11
Kherson
Morning at sail. PM Boat trip to Fishermen's Island with fish picnic
Day 12
Zaporozhye
City tour, Hortica Island
Day 13
Cruising
AT SAIL - On board lectures and activities
Day 14
Kiev
City tour including tour of St. Sophia's Cathedral
Day 15
Kiev
Disembarkation 09:00 |
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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
