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4 Day Odessa Discovery
Highlights: Odessa
Trip start: Kiev
Trip end: Kiev
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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For hundreds of years southern Ukraine has been bordering the lands of the Ukrainian Cossacks and those of the Crimean tatars (a Turkish ethnic group) resembling a "wild-west" no man's land. Odessa, the Black Sea's gateway to Ukraine is a combination of diverse landscapes and is the country 's biggest commercial Black Sea port. The city is a crossroads of cultures, languages and trade. Explore the old city center with private vehicle and English speaking guide. Discover the Catacombs, the place where the Romanian army was hidden during the Second World War and large enough to keep food and weapons for half a year. Learn more about the history of the area by visiting the local Archaeological Museum. You may choose to extend your stay with a tour to the Danube Delta and enjoy a traditional lunch with fresh-caught fish or discover another area of Eastern or central Europe.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Odessa
  • Kiev: Transfer - Airport - Standard Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Morskoy (3*)
(Alt: Ayvazovsky) (B)
Day 2
Odessa
  • Odessa: Private - 1/2 day City tour with Art Museum (4hrs) - Economy Vehicle/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - 1/2 day Catacombs Tour (3hrs) - Economy Vehicle/Guide
  • Dinner (not included)
Morskoy (3*)
(Alt: Ayvazovsky) (B)
Day 3
Odessa
  • Private - 1/2 day Archaeological Museum Tour (3hrs) - Premium Vehicle/Guide
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Dinner (not included)
Morskoy (3*)
(Alt: Ayvazovsky) (B)
Day 4
Kiev
  • Kiev: Transfer - Airport - Standard Vehicle/Driver
Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard) 
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Odessa

Odessa is a major seaport located on the shore of the Black Sea. Local attractions include; Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater, Tolstoy Palace, Vorontsov Palace, Novikov Palace, Potocki Palace (Fine Arts museum) and Gagarin Palace (Literary museum). It is also known for its huge outdoor market, the Seventh-Kilometer Market, the biggest market of its kind in Europe. It has an international airport, and passenger ships and ferries connect Odessa with Istanbul, Haifa, and Varna.

Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver in Kiev.

Morskoy Hotel (3*) is located at the seaside in Arcadia - one of the most picturesque districts of Odessa city. The splendid building was built at the beginning of the 19th century. The hotel offers its guests 54 accommodations of various categories. All the rooms are equipped with climate-control system, telephone with direct access to the city, hair-dryer, bathroom accessories, satellite TV, safe and mini-bar. All of the Suites are provided with Internet. The superb, two-level restaurant with delicious cuisine and admirable atmosphere will treat guests with a refined menu and unforgettable drinks, while a bar with different sorts of beer, bar "Lagune" and cocktail-bar "Splash" will strike you with their variety of cocktails and drinks. The health club offers an indoor swimming pool, gym, massage, solarium and sauna.

Overnight at Morskoy (3*).


Odessa
Odessa
Morskoy Hotel
Morskoy Hotel
Day 2 Odessa

Enjoy a half day tour of Odessa with a private car and guide. During the tour you will view the Odessa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, and drive on the most important boulevards in the city. Continue your tour with a visit to the Odessa Art Museum which was established in 1899, in a palace designed by architect Franz Boffo. The collection reflects the history of painting from the old Russian icons, classical art and works by contemporary Odessa artists, showcasing the development in both the realistic and avant-garde trends. The museum is located in the center of Odessa and has an underground grotto which is open for the visitors. The entrance fees to the museum are included in the tour cost.

Enjoy a half day tour of the catacombs in Odessa which appeared as a result of the extraction of the limestone used for the construction of the city. In times past, the catacombs gave shelter to the homeless, to those who were in hiding and pursued, and to the thieves and smugglers. They are mostly known for the use that the partisan movement in Odessa made of them during World War II. When the German and Romanian army occupied Odessa during the war, the Soviet Military headquarters gave the order to organize the partisan resistance. The partisan unit was fighting with the Nazi and Romanian army during the period of occupation. You'll walk in underground tunnels, where conditions of a partisan camp are reconstructed and where you will hear all about the history of the struggle. At the end of the tour you will be brought back to your hotel.

Overnight at Morskoy (3*).


The Theatre, Odessa
The Theatre, Odessa
Odessa Catacombs
Odessa Catacombs
Day 3 Odessa

Enjoy a half a day tour to the Museum of Archaeology, one of the best in Ukraine. Its exhibits reflect the history of the people of the Black Sea Coast (dating back to the ancient era), the materials and culture of the Greek colonies and Roman military settlements. The items of the Scythian Culture as well as the articles of Kyiv Rus are really unique and unforgettable. Of special interest is a collection of ancient jewellery and coins. The entrance fee is included in the tour cost.

Overnight at Morskoy (3*).


Archaeological Museum, Odessa, Ukraine
Archaeological Museum, Odessa, Ukraine
Day 4 Kiev

Enjoy a private airport transfer with your own vehicle and driver in Kiev.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).



Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.