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Combine our two new Ukraine tours, and embark on an epic 28 day adventure!

Ukraine is a country of great variety, and the product of thousands of years of traditions and resilience.
This epic combination of two of our brand new tours, will show you more of Ukraine than ever before. Go back in time, through centuries-old cities and ancient fortresses in Western Ukraine, to Kozak strongholds and Ukraine’s ancient, magnificent capital in Central Ukraine.
This will be a journey unlike any you've taken before, where you can get up-close and personal with the people and authentic traditions of this wonderful land.

Book adjoining Western & Central Ukraine tours, and we’ll cover the transfer period – for free!
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Trip Details

28 days/27 nights | Lviv to Odessa

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Itinerary

Day
1-3
Western Ukraine Tour
Lviv is an ancient, historic city in Western Ukraine, that is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ukraine, and for a good reason! With its quaint charm, cobblestone streets and classical architecture, you won’t fail to fall in love with this city!
Day
4
Leaving Lviv, we will pass through Halych and Rohatyn – ancient cities with centuries of history and many mystical stories between them. We’ll arrive to Ivano-Frankivsk – named after the famous Ukrainian writer, Ivan Franko.
Day
5-8
Visit a traditional village deep in the Carpathian Mountains, and experience a lifestyle that has remained unchanged for centuries. Home to sweeping green forests, flowing rivers and breath-taking waterfalls, it’s hard not to feel at-one with nature when you inhale the fresh mountain air.
Day
9-10
Discover the multicultural Chernivtsi, full of charm and exciting Bukovinian-style arts. Explore the unique blend of cultures through this city’s cuisine and dance. Step into the spectacular university, and see how rulers lived at the medieval island fortress of Kamianets Podilsky.
Day
11-12
Ternopil is one of the largest cities of Western Ukraine, located in its heart and has a unique atmosphere. Discover more about the rich history, culture and myths of this unassuming city.
Day
13
We return back to the vibrant city of Lviv. Take some time to enjoy the bustling atmosphere of this Western capital, which encapsulates the wide variety of history and culture Western Ukraine is soaked in., before embarking on our next stage of our journey - the Central Ukraine tour!
Day
14-15
Tour Transition
When booking both the Western & Central Ukraine Tours, we will cover your Tour Transition ($200USD value) for free! We’ll put you on a comfortable, fast train from Lviv to Kyiv in time for the start of the Central Ukraine Tour. Extra hotels and transfers included – on us!
Day
15-18
Central Ukraine Tour
Where better to discover Ukraine’s spirit, than in its thriving capital, Kyiv. One of the most ancient cities in Eastern Europe, and the former capital of the Kyivan Rus, this beautiful and historic city has played a key part in the past, present and future of this country.
Day
19-21
Leaving Kyiv, spend a night in a village museum in Velyki Sorochyntsi – experience 18thC Ukrainian village life, and join a party with traditional food, drink and music! After, on to Poltava - a quaint city with a rich history. A battle, which took place on the outskirts of Poltava in the 17th century, decided the fate of many nations and states in Eastern Europe for several centuries.
Day
22-24
Travel through the wide open steppe to the land of the Kozaks – Zaporizhia. Fearless fighters who roamed this corner of Ukraine and fought tirelessly for independence and autonomy. They represented the aspiration of Ukrainian people for freedom and independence. This region is a part of Ukraine’s long history – showing a wealth of myths and mysteries of different ages.
Day
25-28
Odesa – known as the Pearl of the Black Sea, is a blossoming, cosmopolitan city, and historic Black Sea Port. Immigrants from all over Europe were invited to make their fortune here when Odesa was founded in the late 18th century by Russia’s Catherine the Great, making Odesa is one of the most multicultural cities in Ukraine.
map - Combine our two new Ukraine tours, and embark on an epic 28 day adventure!

Highlights

Quaint streets: explore the charming and beautiful city of Lviv
Magical Buildings: marvel at the stunning University of Chernivtsi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hutsul home: attend a Cobblestone Freeway exclusive – a traditional dinner in the home of a Hutsul Family in a Carpathian village
Village visit: meet locals in the authentic Ukrainian village of Tulova
Folk songs: hear the wonderful Gerdan Ensemble perform in Chernivtsi.
Time Travel: admire the Kamyanets-Podilskyi and Khotyn fortresses.
Golden domes: explore the beautiful capital of Ukraine – Kyiv
Ukrainian Village: spend a night in a village museum in Velyki Sorochyntsi,
Time Travel: explore Poltava and learn about a battle that changed history
Ukrainian Kozaks: step back in time on Khortytsia island – the first ever ever Kozak state.
Wine Tasting: enjoy a winery tour and wine tasting at Shabo near Odesa
Cobblestone Exclusives: attend private concerts, cultural events, and workshops exclusively for Cobblestone freeway travellers.

The Cobblestone Culture Experience always includes:

Small Groups

16 people maximum. Sometimes fewer, but there’s never more.

Village Visits

Learn about a country from its people in the places where authentic life is happening.

Folk Performances

Have an intimate experience with local artists so you can live the culture.

Traditional Cuisine

Enjoy a wide variety of delicious local eats and can also have a familiar meal.

Artisan Demonstrations

Learn traditions from the people who keep them alive.

Pacing

Time to breathe, digest and soak up the atmosphere.

5 Star Transportation

First Class Hotels

Two Meals per Day

All Entrance Fees

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"The whole tour was a huge, larger than life experience, we learnt more than I ever expected and experience/saw things I didn't know even existed in this world."

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