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For the fourth season, in addition to the regular Ukrainian River Waterways cruise programs, offers limited exclusive Black Sea Cruise extensions on M/S Taras Shevchenko. This limited-availability cruise is a wonderful extension of the best-selling classic Ukrainian river tour, with a route that was expanded to include Black Sea ports of call in Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. It is a great and unique opportunity to visit the cradle of Slavic civilization, Ukraine; marvel at the beauty of the picturesque river towns of Bulgaria and Moldova; get lost in the splendor of the ancient Romania; and submerge in exotic, colorful and mysterious Turkey.
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and greeted by your cruise director. Transfer to the hotel. Check in and dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning City tour of Istanbul. Istanbul historically Byzantium and later Constantinople is Turkeys most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the Bosphours strait, and encompasses the natural habor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European and on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only Metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. The city was chosen as joint. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lunch in a local restaurant, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 3 Nessebar
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Lunch in the local restaurant, transfer to Nessebar. Walking city tour includes visit to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches and one of the towns symbols - the wooden windmill. Return to the ship for lunch on board. Embarkation in the afternoon.
Day 4 Tulcea
Morning arrival to Tulcea. City bus tour of the ancient town of Tulcea and boat trip along amazing Danube River Delta. Return to the ship and evening departure.
Day 5 Tulcea
After breakfast, take the boat trip along amazing Danube River Delta. Enjoy the sights of Romania. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 6 Odessa
After breakfast, you will arrive in Odessa. Take a city tour of this extraordinary city. Thanks to old romantic traditions, Odessa is considered to be one of the worlds most fascinating cities. The inimitable coloring of the city is sustained not only by the sea, the aroma of the acacia flowers, and velvety summer nights; it is also enhanced by marvelous monuments of 19th-century architecture. Unique in their beauty - the Opera House, the museum of Western and oriental Art, the museum of Archeology and, of course, the famous Potemkin Staircase - are the symbols of the city's splendid past and superb present. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: An evening theater or opera performance can be scheduled at the additional fee
Day 7 Odessa
This day in Odessa you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for the optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Bus tour to Kishinev - capital of Moldova.
Day 8 Yalta
Arriving to the port of city of Yalta. Your guided city bus tour will include visit to Livadia Palace, The Sailors Cathedral, and the Museum of Naval History. Afternoon return to the ship for dinner and evening of entertainment.
Day 9 Yalta
Lunch on board and departure from Yalta. Dinner and evening entertainment on board. Evening departure.
Optional: Wine tasting tour to a local town of Alupka.
Day 10 Sevastopol
After breakfast, take a city tour of Sevastopol and visit the Panorama Museum. The city of Sevastopol was closed to foreigners until 1996. It is a home base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which leases bays and infrastructure from the Ukraine. Sevastopol has long heroic history, and is famous for its siege resistance during the Crimean War and World War II. These events are commemorated throughout the city in numerous monuments and famous 115-meter (377-ft) long panorama hall. Among the city's historical attractions are the ruins of the ancient Greek colony Chersonesus, founded in 421 BC. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Optional: Coach trip to Bakhchisarai.
Day 11 Kherson
This morning, arrive in Kherson. While visiting Kherson you will have an opportunity to learn its rich history and admire its unique architecture. We also invite you to enjoy a boat trip to a traditional fishing village, meet local residents and experience their way of life. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 12 Zaporozhye
Morning arrival to Zaporozhye. Take the panoramic city tour. The city of Zaporozhye is more 200 years old and situated about 600 km South-East of Kiev.Archaeological finds in the area suggest that the Scythian nomads were living here about 2 to 3 thousand years ago. In XV-XVII centuries this place was famous of cossac's fortress Zaporizka Sich. In 1770, Russian government established new fortress at the Dnieper River, named Aleksandrovsk. Until the beginning of the 20th century Aleksandrovsk was a small town. The city was named Aleksandrovsk until 1921 when the citys name was changed to Zaporizhia. During and after theWorld War 2 years, the city was the location of prisoner-of-war camps. Enjoy the visit of legendary Khortitsya island. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 13 Cruising
Cruising, onboard entertainment, lectures.
Day 14 Kiev
Breakfast aboard the ship. After breakfast a half-day city tour. Includes "Vladimir's Old Town" - the place were Prince Vladimir the Baptist founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church in Kievan Rus State. See the panorama ground (a marvelous view of the Lower Old Town called Podol) and Dnipr River (third-longest in Europe). See the Golden Gate of Kiev, University Building, Opera House, Kreshchatik Street (main Kiev boulevard), Arch of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city of Kiev and St. Vladimirs Cathedral. Also an inside visit to St. Sophia Cathedral - Kiev's oldest surviving church, built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to glorify Christianity, with 13 majestic domes, ancient frescoes and mosaics. This evening you leave Kiev for the start of your cruise. Lunch and farewell dinner on board.
Optional: Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra with Caves.
Day 15 Kiev
Breakfast aboard. Check out from the hotel. Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey.
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