Views over Kiev, Ukraine/ Vic Johnson MOLDOVA, CRIMEA AND KIEV
DISCOVERING A FORGOTTEN EUROPE, MOLDOVA AND THE UKRAINE
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Travel with us on a fascinating journey to uncover the rich cultural histories of Ukraine and Moldova. As we travel around Ukraine we admire both urban and rural sights, including waterfalls, caves, palaces and monasteries. Crossing the border to Moldova we explore many of the highlights of the capital city, Chisinau, including the Arc de Triomphe and the extensive underground wineries.
£1743 15 DAYS
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Day 1 Fly to Lviv. Day 2 Lviv Explore the city. Visit the old market square, castle and the Old Rus quarter. Days 3/4 Ternopol and Chernicsti Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour around the city of Ternopol visiting the Old Castle, Galitsky Square and the Dominican Church. Travel to the cosmopolitan city of Chernivsti and tour the highlights of the city including the Old Quarter, Theatre Square, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and the impressive architecture of the National University of Chernivist. Days 5/6 Moldova Travel to Moldova and tour the capital, Chisinau. Visit the extensive underground wineries. Days 7/8 Odessa Travel to the seaport of Odessa. Enjoy walks along the seafront and admire the magnificent architecture of historic buildings and monuments. Days 9/12 The Crimea Take a boat trip on the Black Sea and visit the Khan’s Palace at Bakhchisarai. Visit the scene of the doomed charge of the Light Brigade. Guided tour of historic Sevastopol. Take overnight train to Kiev. Days 13/14 Kiev Visit the beautiful cathedral and the extraordinary labyrinths of the ‘Monastery of the Caves’. Day 15 Fly to the UK.
Moldova, Crimea and Kiev Ref RKC BELARUS
POLAND
Old Quarter High Castle Cathedral LVIV
Metro to Lavra Monastery Complex
City tour
Golden Gate St Sofia
KIEV
TERNOPOL CHERNIVSTI CHISINAU
ROMANIA
ODESSA City tour
BULGARIA km 0 500
UKR AINE wine cellars (optional)
CRIMEA SEVASTOPOL
Ay-Petri Plateau tour & historic sites
Boat trip
YALTA Black Sea
TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1399
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The Moldova, Crimea and Kiev tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
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Canyons hike
Yagodina Trigrad
Goljam Perensk 2091m
Hill hike Gela
Goljam Perelik 2191m
Visit caves GREECE km hills hike Mogilitsa 025 105
Orpheus Rocks
EZEROVO
Smolyan Museum
Arda Valley hikes
flight
Hiking in Gela region/Odysseia-In RODOPI RAMBLES
CENTRE BASED WALKING HOLIDAY IN BULGARIA
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The Rodopi Mountains are steeped in ancient Greek mythology: according to legend, the mountains were home to the gods Orpheus and Dionysus. On this walking tour in Bulgaria we explore the beautiful region, visiting remote mountain villages and spectacular landscapes. Staying in a family-run guesthouse we are assured of welcoming Bulgarian hospitality.
£833 8 DAYS
ITINERARY
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DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 12 nights hotel, 2 nights sleeper train. 12 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Bus, train and boat. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
TOUR DATES Ref: RKC
Day 1 Fly to Sofia and drive to Ezerovo. Day 2 Rodopi Mountains Explore the hills above Ezerovo and walk to the village of Nevestata. Day 3 Arda River Hike along old mountain paths still used by shepherds today. Enjoy a barbeque lunch at the springs of the Arda River. Day 4 Mountains villages Walk in the hills above Gela and enjoy the fascinating architecture of Shiroka Laka. Day 5 Smolyan Hike in the area of the Orpheus Rocks and admire the waterfalls. Visit the Museum of History in Smolyan. Day 6 Trigrad Explore the Yagodinska Cave. Walk from the village of Yagodina to Trigdad through alpine meadows. Discover the Trigrad Gorge rising up from the Trigradska River and visit the Devil’s Throat Cave. Day 7 Plovdiv Visit the 11th century Bachkavo Monastery. Explore the town of Plovdiv and drive to Sofia for an evening walking tour. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
From/To
SOFIA City tour
Rodopi Rambles Ref LBG Plovdiv
BULGARIA
Asenovgrad Bachkovo
Bachkovo Monastery
Pilgrimage Path hik
Prespa 2000m
Bachikovo Monastery/ S Coackley flight
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DETAILS Ref: LBG
Tour type Walking Comfort Active Trek grade easy/moderate
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights guesthouse. 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner are included.
Transport: Bus. a M
Trekking Details: We trek for 5 days along mountain paths for an average of 3.5 hours each day. All walks are optional. We have graded this trek as ‘easy to moderate’.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Rodopi Rambles tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £545
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