Istanbul - Kiev: July 17 - July 31 2009
Day 2 Istanbul : Breakfast at the hotel. Morning City tour of Istanbul. Istanbul historically Byzantium and later Constantinople is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on theBosphours strait, and encompasses the natural habor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on theEuropean and on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only Metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. The city was chosen as joint. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCOWorld Heritage list. Lunch in a local restaurant, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Optional: Night tour.
Day 3 Nessebar : After breakfast, bas transfer to Nessebar. Embarkation. Enjoy walking city tour that includes visit to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches and one of the town's symbols - the wooden windmill. Return to the ship lunch and dinner on board.
Day 4 Nessebar : Breakfast. Enjoy your walking tour of Nassebar. Walking city tour includes visit to the Old Town, ancient ruins and churches and one of the town's symbols - the wooden windmill. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 5 :
Day 6 Constanta : Breakfast. Arrival in Constanta, city tour. Situated at the crossroads of several commercial routes, Constanta lies on the western coast of the Black Sea, 185 miles from the Bosphorus Strait. An ancient metropolis and Romania's largest sea port, Constanta traces its history some 2,500 years. Excursion to Histria, one of the oldest urban settlements in Romania. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 7 Odessa : After breakfast, arrive in Odessa and take a tour of this extraordinary city. Thanks to its old romantic traditions, Odessa is considered one of the world's most fascinating cities. The inimitable coloring of the city is sustained not only by the sea, the aroma of the acacia flowers and velvety summer nights; it is also enhanced by marvelous monuments of 19th-century architecture. Unique in their beauty, the Opera House, the Museum of Western and Oriental Art, the Museum of Archeology and, of course, the famous Potemkin Staircase are symbols of the city's splendid past and superb present. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 8 Odessa : Explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 9 Yalta : Today in Yalta you may explore on your own. Whatever your interest, our local hosts ease your way by making all arrangements for optional tours. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 10 Sevastopol : After breakfast, take a city tour of Sevastopol and visit the Panorama Museum. The city of Sevastopol was closed to foreigners until 1996. It is a home base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which leases bays and infrastructure from the Ukraine. Sevastopol has long heroic history, and is famous for its siege resistance during the Crimean War and World War II. These events are commemorated throughout the city in numerous monuments and famous 115-meter (377-ft) long panorama hall. Among the city's historical attractions are the ruins of the ancient Greek colony Chersonesus, founded in 421 BC. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 11 Kherson : This morning, arrive in Kherson. While visiting Kherson you will have an opportunity to learn its rich history and admire its unique architecture. We also invite you to enjoy a boat trip to a traditional fishing village, meet local residents and experience their way of life. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 12 Zaporizhzhya : Morning arrival in Zaporozhye. Take the panoramic city tour. The city of Zaporozhye is more than 200 years old, situated about 600 km southeast of Kiev. Archaeological finds in the area suggest that the Scythian nomads were living here 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. In the 15th to 17th centuries it was the Cossack fortress Zaporizka Sich. In 1770, the Russian government established a new fortress at the Dnipr River, named Aleksandrovsk. Until the beginning of the 20th century Aleksandrovsk was a small town. In 1921 the city's name was changed to Zaporozhye. During and after World War II, the city was the location of prisoner-of-war camps. Enjoy a visit to legendary Khortitsya island. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 13 Cruising : Breakfast. Enjoy your first day of cruising. Onboard entertainment, lectures, movies, dancing. Lunch and dinner aboard.
Day 14 Kiev : Breakfast aboard the ship. After breakfast a half-day city tour. Includes "Vladimir's Old Town" - the place were Prince Vladimir the Baptist founded his Kremlin and built the first Christian church in Kievan Rus State. See the panorama ground (a marvelous view of the Lower Old Town called Podol) and Dnipr River (third-longest in Europe). See the Golden Gate of Kiev, University Building, Opera House, Kreshchatik Street (main Kiev boulevard), Arch of Friendship Monument to the founders of the city of Kiev and St. Vladimir's Cathedral. Also an inside visit to St. Sophia Cathedral - Kiev's oldest surviving church, built in 1037 by Prince Yaroslav the Wise to glorify Christianity, with 13 majestic domes, ancient frescoes and mosaics. This evening you leave Kiev for the start of your cruise. Lunch and farewell dinner on board.
Optional:Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra with Graves
Day 15 Kiev : Breakfast aboard. Check out from the hotel. Time to bid farewell to your new friends. We transfer you to the airport after your unforgettable journey.
Details
- Cruise Line
- Imperial River Cruises
- Offer
- Offer valid through 5/1/2009
- Duration
- 15 Days
- Cruise Ship
- m/s Taras Shevchenko
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | Istanbul | ||
| Day 2 | Istanbul | ||
| Day 3 | Nessebar | ||
| Day 4 | Nessebar | ||
| Day 6 | Constanta | ||
| Day 7 | Odessa | ||
| Day 8 | Odessa | ||
| Day 9 | Yalta | ||
| Day 10 | Sevastopol | ||
| Day 11 | Kherson | ||
| Day 12 | Zaporizhzhya | ||
| Day 13 | Cruising | ||
| Day 14 | Kiev | ||
| Day 15 | Kiev |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Port taxes $150
Fuel surcharge $90The price includes:
- Accommodations in all outside stateroom, each with private bathroom facilities, individual temperature control and large picture window
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) per day in the ship's restaurant with the same menu for all passengers irrespective of cabin category; meal service begins with dinner on day of embarkation and ends with breakfast on day of disembarkation
- Captain's welcome Cocktail Reception
- Gala farewell Dinner aboard
- Full sightseeing programs in each of the ports of cal
- English-speaking guide assistance
- Lectures on Russian History and Culture
- Russian language and songs lessons
- Nightly entertainment and dancing
- Daily aerobics
- Tour of the ship's bridge
- Our cruise director and professional staff
- Visa support letter (if you process your visa with us)
- Cruise documents
The price does NOT include:
- Airfare
- Baggage: excess baggage, forwarding of baggage.
- Medical insurance
- Trip cancellation insurance
- Visas
- Visa support
- Gratuities: gratuities for Cruise director, ship's crew members, guides and drivers are not included and are at passenger's discretion.
- Private transfers
- Miscellaneous: Items of a personnel nature such as laundry, bar charges, beauty salon, telephone cable charges and medical services are not included.
NOTE:
- All the prices and schedules are subject to change. All taxes and surcharges are additional.
- Air is available upon request. For more information, please call us.
- Please be informed that all pre/post cruise services (additional arrival/departure transfers, hotel accommodation, additional excursions, etc.) can be also arranged by us








