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Ukraine the Black Sea and Istanbul
17 Days starting from $2,699

Countries Visited:
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine

 

Length: 17 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Eastern Europe and Russia
Operator: Insight
Tour Code: E967
   
 
About This Tour


Visit Kiev, with its Western-style elegance, and the famous Livadia Palace in the fashionable Crimean resort of Yalta. Discover Odessa, with its Mediterranean climate and picturesque setting on the Black Sea.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
  • SPECIALS

Insight's First Class Services

  • Hosted by an experienced Cruise Manager
  • 3 nights in the deluxe Hilton Istanbul
  • 12-night cruise in an outside air-conditioned stateroom with private bathroom on the Ukrainian MS Taras Shevchenko featuring restaurants, bars, reading lounge, onboard doctor & nurse, hairdressing salon, sauna with a small swimming pool, sun deck with solarium
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, and information pack
  • Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers

Quality Dining

  • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception and Farewell Dinner (HD)Buffet breakfast daily in Istanbul (BB)All meals onboard while cruising (B,L,D)

17 Days ~ Ukraine ~ Bulgaria ~ Romania ~ Turkey

Welcome to a fascinating voyage of discovery that encompasses ancient cities, exquisite resorts and a treasure trove of history and vibrant cultures. Visit Kiev, with its Western-style elegance, and the famous Livadia Palace in the fashionable Crimean resort of Yalta. Discover Odessa, with its Mediterranean climate and picturesque setting on the Black Sea. Taste local food prepared by a family who lives in the rural Dnieper Delta. Hunt for bargains in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and marvel at the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

DAY 1 – DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Kiev.

DAY 2 – KIEV
Welcome to Kiev! You are met at the airport and transferred to your cruise ship, the MS Taras Shevchenko. (D)

DAY 3 – KIEV SIGHTSEEING
See the historical buildings and monuments of Kiev today including a visit to St. Sophia’s Cathedral, its interior wonderfully decorated with gilded mosaics, frescoes and Holy icons. Maybe take the option of visiting the ‘Monastery of the Caves’? (B,L,D)

DAY 4 – CRUISING DNIEPER RIVER
The Dnieper is the largest river in Ukraine and third largest in Europe. Spend the day relaxing onboard as you watch the world drift by. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 – ZAPOROZHYE
Dock at Zaporozhye where your city tour shows you Lenin Prospekt, October Square, Festival Square and Lenin Square. Visit the Cossack Museum located on legendary Khortitsa Island. A Cossack show is also an option today. (B,L,D)

DAY 6 – KHERSON
Enjoy a special excursion to Fisherman’s Island today. Board a smaller boat for a one-hour cruise through the beautiful landscape of the Dnieper Delta. On arrival, join the locals for a typical Ukrainian lunch, followed by a visit a local market. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 – SEVASTOPOL
Your half-day city tour of Sevastopol includes panoramic views of the historical cathedrals and monuments. Also enjoy a visit to the Panorama Museum, honouring the liberation of Sevastopol. Why not visit the Khan's Palace at Bakhchisarai? (B,L,D)

DAY 8 – YALTA
During your half-day city tour, see the Swallow’s Nest, a small castle built on the edge of the cliff and the house where Chekhov lived until his death. Now enjoy a visit to the Neo-Renaissance Livadia Palace, site of the Yalta conference held at the end of WWII. (B,L,D)

DAY 9 – YALTA AT LEISURE
Spend the day at leisure exploring this fascinating city on your own, or join an optional excursion to Alupka Palace with wine tasting. (B,L,D)

DAY 10 – ODESSA
Call in at Odessa, where your city tour shows you the Palace of the Shah, monument to Pushkin, Marine Museum, Opera Theater and French boulevard. Then time to perhaps visit an art gallery or enjoy an evening performance? (B,L,D)

DAY 11 – ODESSA AT LEISURE
Spend the day at leisure as you explore Odessa at your own pace, or enjoy an optional excursion to Chisinau-Moldova. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 – CRUISING TULCEA
Spend the day relaxing onboard your cruise . (B,L,D)

DAY 13 – TULCEA
Enjoy a boat excursion to the Danube Delta, the best preserved in Europe, teeming with plants and wildlife. Enjoy the Captain’s farewell dinner tonight. (B,L,HD)

DAY 14 – NESSEBAR – ISTANBUL
A walking tour of Nessebar, shows you the old churches, Archeological Museum and wooden fishing cottages. After the tour, disembark and drive across the Turkish border to exotic Istanbul.
Hotel: Hilton. (B,L)

DAY 15 – ISTANBUL
During your city tour, see the famous Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Cap the day off with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world. (B)

DAY 16 – ISTANBUL AT LEISURE
A day to explore at your own pace. (B)

DAY 17 – RETURN TO USA
Transfer to the airport in Istanbul for your flight home. (B)


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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Excursions & Sights

  • Visit St Sophia’s Cathedral in Kiev
  • Visit the Cossack Museum located on legendary Khortitsa Island
  • Visit Fisherman’s Island on the Dnieper Delta including lunch with the locals
  • Visit the Panorama Museum in Sevastopol
  • See the Swallow’s Nest and Anton Chekhov’s house in Yalta
  • Enjoy a visit to the Livadia Palace
  • See the Palace of the Shah, Pushkin monument, Marine Museum, Opera Theater and French boulevard in Odessa
  • Take a boat excursion to the Danube Delta
  • Enjoy a walking tour of Nessebar, seeing the old churches, Archeological Museum and wooden fishing cottages
  • See Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and visit the Grand Bazaar

Guided City Tours

  • In-depth sightseeing tours in Kiev, Sevastopol, Yalta, Odessa & Istanbul

Insight's First Class Services

  • Hosted by an experienced Cruise Manager
  • 3 nights in the deluxe Hilton Istanbul
  • 12-night cruise in an outside air-conditioned stateroom with private bathroom on the Ukrainian MS Taras Shevchenko featuring restaurants, bars, reading lounge, onboard doctor & nurse, hairdressing salon, sauna with a small swimming pool, sun deck with solarium
  • Insight Traveler document wallet, and information pack
  • Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers

Quality Dining

  • Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception and Farewell Dinner (HD)Buffet breakfast daily in Istanbul (BB)All meals onboard while cruising (B,L,D)

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EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS

SAVE UP TO 10%: Insight sells its tours in many countries worldwide so the most popular tours fill very quickly. Don’t be disappointed, book early! You’ll be assured of the tours you want, andthe earlier you pay, the more you SAVE!

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Tours must be paid in full for this discount to apply. Discounts apply to the land-only portion of your tour. Tour prices may change in future brochures. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

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YOUNG TRAVELLERS SAVE 10% AGED 5-17 YEARS :Travel broadens the mind and enhances those special relationships. Insight offers you the opportunity of

sharing your happy holiday memories with your children or grandchildren. This discount applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. Young Travellers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by an adult (limit of one Young Traveller Discount per room). On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveller must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

5 OR MORE – SAVE 5%: If a group of 5 to 8 people travel together a discount of 5% per person applies to the Land Only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

SAVE $$$ FOR 9 OR MORE : If you have a group of 9 or more people travelling together on the same scheduled tour, then you automatically qualify for big savings! Your savings will be determined by the number of people travelling so ask call for details. You may also reserve a tour departure exclusively for your group! Some restrictions apply. Please contact our Groups Department 1-866-475-7023.

These discounts cannot be combined with Frequent Traveller, Family Savings or Triple Room Discounts. To qualify, names of all passengers travelling must be advised to Insight at the time of booking. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension,

and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises.  

SINGLE TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE UP TO $2850 PER PERSON with Insight’s Room Mate Matching service Insight believes travelling solo should not cost you more! That’s why for people travelling alone on an Insight coach tour, we'll match you with someone of the same gender, so you don't have to pay the single room supplement. If we fail to match you, we'll provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note there is a no-smoking policy in all shared rooms. Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise. 2. Does not apply to tours with River Cruises. 3. Does not apply to Irish Elegance.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNTS: When three people travel together and share one room,

each of the three enjoys a discount off the tour price. See the Triple Room Reductions on the itinerary of your choice. This discount only applies to tours featuring the “Share a Triple Room” reduction on the itinerary pages. Note the third bed will, on occasions, be a foldaway.

FREQUENT TRAVELLER SAVING

SAVE 5% OFF YOUR NEXT TOUR: Most first-time travellers go on vacation with Insight again and again. In recognition of our loyal customers, Insight now extends to all clients automatic membership into our Premier Plus Club, as well as a 5% Discount off the Land portion of their next Insight trip. Insight’s Premier Plus Club & 5% Discount is not available retroactively. Only one voucher is available per person, per tour, per year and only one voucher can be redeemed against each further tour

booking. This discount cannot be combined with our Groups Discount.  Exceptions: 1. Does not apply to additional accommodation, airfares or flight supplements, Easy Pace London & Countryside, Easy Pace London & Paris, Easy Pace London, Paris & Rome, Egypt tours, Israel tours, Jordan tours, the 3 Night Greek Island Cruise & Athens Extension, and Greek tours which include a Mediterranean cruise.

EXTRA TOUR DISCOUNTS

SAVE $$$ON YOUR 2ND TOUR: Book two Insight vacations, each 7 days or longer and you will receive a reduction of 5%off the cheaper of the two tours. Both tours must be booked at the same time. This discount is per person.

COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS: Save up to $135 per couple on LONDON taxi fares

FREE LONDON RETURN : Passengers taking the 'Land only' option on our Discovery

tours may return to London by Insight motorcoach at NO EXTRA CHARGE, instead of departing from Paris. Offer applies to the final day of the following Discovery tours:  E920, E910, E933, E914, E912, E913, E916 & G916. Accommodations will be

required, as arrival in London is late afternoon/early evening.

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maximum of only 40 guests per tour.

INSIGHT'S GUARANTEES

PRICE GUARANTEE: With Insight, you don’t need to worry about currency fluctuations. Once we receive your full deposit, your land tour price is guaranteed and protected against any increases. (Excludes pre-registration for tours in future brochures and any imposed fuel surcharges or Government Taxes.

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