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The Ukraine finally won its independence from the Soviet Union in 1992. When it was part of the Soviet Union its contribution to the USSR was immense. It was widely known as the bread basket of the USSR and a lot of manufacturing took place there including, airplane manufacturing, missile production and car manufacturing. Kiev isthe capital of the Ukraine and the city has changed a lot since the dark days of communism. Why not join us and see first hand what this city has been through and how it is now evolving as the major city in the new Ukraine.
Important Information
Visas
If you are not an EEC or US citizen you will require a visa to visit the Ukraine. Make sure you check to see if you require a visa or not. You can obtain a visa from the Ukranian Embassy in Nottinghill Gate, London if you live in London. If you allow at least 14 days the visa will cost about £40. If you want a visa in 24- 48 hrs it will cost you about £80. If you do not hava a visa you will not be allowed to board the aircraft at Luton airport
Money
You will need to change money when you get to Kiev airport. There are cash machines at the airport and all over the Ukraine where you can get local currency by using your credit card. American dollars are happily accepted as well as euros but the British Pound is only accepted by some of the bigger banks in Kiev.
Insurance
You must have travel insurance before travelling to Kiev. You will need to have insurance to get any medical treatment. Without insurance you will probably not be given medical help if required.
Itinerary
As mentioned in the introduction tourism is not greatly advanced or promoted in the Ukraine. We will follow the itinerary as followed unless we are forced to alter it due to circumstancesbeyond our control. (ie. musseums and sites can be closed without prior warning) If this is the case we reserve the right to alter the itinerary and replace that part of the itinerary that was altered with another option. |
Our tours to Kiev are designed to give you an insight into an area of Eastern Europe that still remains a little mysterious to most outsiders. Tourism in the Ukraine is different to what we are used to in the West
 Welcome to the Ukraine
Our 4 day package to the Ukraine £299
* 3 nights hotel b/b
* sightseeing tours of Kiev
* services of an experienced tour leader
* visit to a lively Kiev 24 hour nightclub
* visit to the Lady of Ukraine
* return flight from London to Kiev
* optional excursion to Chernobyl nuclear power station site.
Tour Dates
Aug 27 - 30 £299
Oct 1 - 4 £299
Nov 26 - 29 £299
Itinerary
Day One
You will need to make your way to Luton Airport to catch your mid day flight from London Luton to Kiev. Once on board the plane your tour leader will introduce him/herself to you and pass on to you all relevant details. After arriving at Kiev airport about 17.30hrs you will need to pass through immigration, which can take up to 30 minutes. Once through immigration your tour leader will lead you to the coach that will transfer you to your hotel b/b in Kiev. The evening is free. Your tour leader will give you a map and recommend places that you can vist to eat and drink in the evening.
Day Two
After breakfast in the hotel we join our coach to commence our sghtseeing tour of Kiev. A local guide who speaks English will take you to many of the famous sites of Kiev. After lunch there will be free time for you to explore Kiev and maybe visit the famous market place.
In the evening we take you to the Shooters Nightclub/restaurant where you will have plenty of time to eat and drink as the club remans open 24/7
Day Three
After breakfast we depart the hotel b/b and drive to the Lady of Ukraine monuement. There are several war museums neaby which makes you realise how ba things were for the Ukranians during the 2nd world war. Mid afternoon we return to Kiev centre.. In the evening free time to enjoy the Ukranian city nightlife.
Day Four
After breakfast we drive north of Kiev to the area where the Chernobyl nuclear power station disaster took place.This is an optional tour) The area is now safe apart from the exclusion zone. If you wish you can take a tour into the exclusion zone wearing protective equipment. This will cost you extra and needs to be booked in advance. Your tour leader will inform your about this after you arrive in Kiev. If you do not wish to do thisexcursion you will have free time in Kiev. Mid afternoon we depart from Chernobyl and headback to Kiev and the airport. We depart Kiev around 18.00hrs and arrive back at Luton about 20.30 hrs.
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