Europe River Cruises

Footsteps of the Cossacks - From Kiev to the Crimea

A wonderful 11-night cruise on the Dneiper River from Kiev to Odessa with visits to traditional Ukrainian towns and the exciting Black Sea ports of Sevastopol and Yalta

Special Offers
2012: Exclusive Blue Water Holidays discount of £50pp!Offer ends 31 May 20122013: Exclusive Blue Water Holidays Discount of £1050pp!Offer ends 30 Jun 2012

You explore ancient cities and grand monuments and encounter a vibrant culture rich in tradition. With tours in Kiev, Yalta and Odessa you experience Ukraine’s time-honoured history first hand by visiting Yalta’s famed White Palace and walking Odessa’s Potemkin Steps.

Kiev

You also learn about the country’s maritime history in Sevastopol, visit the Monastery of the Caves in Kiev, and immerse yourself in Cossack traditions in Zaporozhye. See how differing societies from the Vikings to the Tartars and the Cossacks have influenced the architecture, culture and people of today’s Ukraine.

More information about MS Viking Lomonosov

Viking Lomonosov

R164: Cruise Departure Dates 2012/13
Kiev to Odessa
2012: Apr 22; May 14; Jun 5, 27; Jul 19;
Aug 10; Sep 1, 23; 2013: Apr 21; May 13;
Jun 4, 26; Jul 18; Aug 9, 31; Sep 22
Odessa to Kiev
2012: Jun 16; Oct 4; 2013: May 2, 24;
Jun 15; Jul 7, 29; Aug 20; Sep 11; Oct 3
R164: Footsteps of the Cossacks - From Kiev to the Crimea 2012/13£ price per person
2012: Exclusive Blue Water Holidays discount of £50pp!
Offer ends 31 May 2012
2013: Exclusive Blue Water Holidays Discount of £1050pp!
Offer ends 30 Jun 2012
All prices shown are per person based on double occupancy
Single Supplement - E - AX Categories:100%
Club Europe/Business Class Upgrade: from £550pp
There is no requirement at the present time for UK citizens to have visas to enter Ukraine. Should this situation change, passengers will be advised accordingly.
Cabin Upgrade Supplements:
Cat D - £200pp
Cat C/CS - 2012: £400pp 2013: £500pp
Cat CX - 2012: £1000pp 2013: £1100pp
Cat BX - 2012: £1100pp 2013: £1200pp
Cat AX - 2012: £1400pp 2013: £1500pp

Sevastopol

The cruise price includes
  • Czech Airlines (or similar) return economy class scheduled flights between London Heathrow and Kiev or Odessa via Prague.
  • 11 nights full board accomodation on MS Viking Lomonosov
  • Complimentary house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner
  • Captain’s Farewell Dinner
  • Guided tours
  • Port lectures
  • All port and airport taxes
  • Transfers as stated

Crusie the Dnieper River

The cruise price does not include
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • No regional flight supplements from selected airports
Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706500
International: +44 1756 706500
Call our dedicated Cruise Team
UK: 01756 706500
International: +44 1756 706500

From Kiev to the Crimea Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
UK - Kiev

Fly from London to Kiev, and transfer to your ship. After boarding, take free time to relax before dinner. (D)

Day 2
Kiev

Tour Kiev, one of Europe’s oldest cities, with an heritage of Viking, Cossack, and Ukrainian peoples. Explore its historic buildings and monuments, including a guided tour of the lovely domed St. Sophia Cathedral. After lunch aboard, tour the Monastery of Caves, an incredible complex of churches and museums which were founded by monks in 1051. Enjoy dinner aboard followed by evening sailing along the peaceful Dnieper River. (B,L,D)

Day 3
Dnieper River Cruising

Scenic cruising on the Dneiper River. (B,L,D)

Day 4
Zaporozhye

After breakfast, tour Zaporozhye, ancestral home of the Cossacks. Drive along Lenin Street; see the Lenin Monument, dam and the city’s massive hydroelectric plant. Then visit the Cossack Museum of Khortitsa. Enjoy a special Cossack horsemanship show including folkloric music and dance. Depart during lunch; this afternoon, enjoy on-board activities and a Ukrainian tea party. (B,L,D)

Day 5
Kherson

After a morning of scenic cruising and a Ukraine language lesson, arrive in Kherson. There is a city tour which includes the monument to Prince Potjomkin and a visit St. Catherine's Cathedral. (B,L,D)

Day 6
Sevastopol

After lunch, arrive in Sevastopol, base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Tour the city centre and see St Vladimir Cathedral and Admiral Nakhimov Square. The rest of the afternoon is free, or join an optional archeological tour of the ancient Greek city of Chersonese, founded in the 6th century BC near today's Quarantine Bay and designated one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine. Dine aboard and remain docked overnight; this evening you can attend an optional Black Sea Choir concert. (B,L,D)

Day 7
Sevastopol

This morning, take a coach excursion to the Tartar city of Bachtischisarai to visit the Khan Palace, built in 1519. During your tour, see many different architectural styles within the complex. Visit the courthouse, harem and mosques. Witness the Turkish influence on its various interiors. Later, stroll the beautifully landscaped grounds. After lunch, enjoy free time to further explore Sevastopol, site of the famed “Charge of the Light Brigade” or take an optional tour to Balaklava with a visit to the Panorama Museum. (B,L,D)

Day 8
Yalta

Enjoy a morning tour of Yalta, travel along Lenin Embankment to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Livadia. Visit the White Palace, site of the 1945 Yalta Conference between Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill and a guided tour takes you through official halls and private apartments of the Tsar’s family. Return to your ship for lunch aboard. This afternoon, explore at your leisure or choose an optional tour to the Nikita Botanical Garden featuring 50,000 species of plant life. There is an additional optional tour to the Anton Chekhov Museum. Dine aboard; moor overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 9
Yalta

2012: Spend your full day of free time exploring Yalta. Or join one of the optional tours available before the ship sails this afternoon. (B,L,D)

2013: Enjoy a tour of the beautiful Aloupka Palace and gardens or join an optional wine tasting excursion to Massandra (B,L,D)

Day 10
Odessa

Cruise through lunch then enjoy a half-day tour of Odessa. See the elegant city filled with terraced hills and landscaped parks. Travel along Pimorski Boulevard to the Opera House and Potemkin Steps. You have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to further explore Odessa independently. Dinner aboard. 2013 - optional evening performance at the Odessa Opera House.(B,L,D)

Day 11
Odessa

Today is yours to explore enchanting Odessa on your own. The city's stately 19th-century architecture is a blend of its Russian heritage and more Mediterranean sensibilities, and there are miles of sandy beaches to stroll along. Or, you may opt on an optional tour. This evening we will attend a musical or ballet performance. (B,L,D)

Day 12
Odessa

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Odessa airport for your flight to London. (B)

This itinerary is also available in the reverse direction from Odessa to Kiev. Visit sequence, tours and times may vary.

Odessa Opera House

Cruise Extensions
Kiev Extension
Extend your cruise with a 2-night stay in Kiev at the Radison Blu or similar. Prices from £299pp
Istanbul Extension
Extend your cruise with a 2-night stay in Istanbul at the Conrad Istanbul or similar. Prices from £699pp
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