Soul of Ukrainian Carpathians
Highlights
- Explore the gorgeous fortresses and constructions of historical region Bukovyna
- Discover the lifestyle of the alpine people, and learn how to play local musical instruments.
- Visit to blacksmith’s workshop
- Explore Ukrainian Embroidery museum
- Visiting the market with handcrafted souvenirs
Overview
Welcome to the world of the majestic mountains and freedom-loving people!
Diversify your trip from Kyiv to Lviv with unforgettable adventure and deep dive into the Ukrainian culture. During this tour, you will explore the gorgeous fortresses and constructions of historical region Bukovyna, discover the lifestyle of the alpine people, and learn how to play local musical instruments.
Take a flow and let yourself enjoy the life of locals.
- Day 1 - Kyiv – Kamianets-Podilskyi
The adventure begins today! Prepare for a long ride today (around 6 hours) but we promise you will not be bored. During the journey, you will have a chance to see how locals live in different regions of the country and hear lots of useful information about the Ukrainian lifestyle from your travel manager. Upon arrival to Kamianets-Podilskyi join the city tour and get impressed with the beauty of the small town. Of course, the main highlight of the tour is visiting the fortress!
Personal advice: meet the sunset at the observation deck in front of the fortress, cause the sun hides right behind it!
Main attraction:
Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress
the Cathedral of the Saint Peter and Paul
St. Nicolas Armenian Church
Local Experience:
Visit to blacksmith’s workshop
- Day 2 - Kamianets-Podilskyi – Chernivtsi – Tatariv, the Carpathians
After a short ride, you will see one of the main highlights of Bukovyna (the historical region of Western Ukraine). Khotyn fortress will give you the atmosphere of Medieval times. Our knowledgeable guide will lead you into the history of the courageous battles which took place near the fortress.
Continue driving to Chernivtsi - the real cozy European city, situated on the spot where the roads from Europe and Asia cross each other. It will envelop you with a charming atmosphere of colorful old buildings and cobblestoned streets.
After the tour in the city, we drive to the Carpathians mountains for new adventures.
Main attraction:
Khotyn Fortress
Chernivtsi National University
Olha Kobylianska Street, pedestrian area in Chernivtsi
Local Experience:
Hear the play of the trumpeter from the top of the Town Hall
- Day 3 - Carpathians sightseeing – Tatariv – Verhovyna
Wake up at the hotel room with a fascinating view from your window to the Carpathian Mountains. Get inspired and ready for the new day full of unique experiences! We drive to Verhovyna – the capital of hutsuls. You will see traditional mountain villages, find out about people who live there: Ukrainian ethnical group – Hutsuls. Locals will share with you the secrets of patterns of Ukrainian embroidery and teach you how to play the traditional music instruments!
A home-made lunch will be served in a private house of one of the museum’s owners to let you feel the life of locals.
Main attraction:
Ukrainian Embroidery museum
The museum of Traditional Musical Instruments and the Lifestyle
Local Experience:
Family-owned lunch;
Try on the traditional costumes;
Play local musical instruments;
- Day 4 - Tatariv, the Carpathians – Lviv
Enjoy your slow morning and start your day with unforgettable adventure - jeep riding to the top of the mountains to enjoy the views and breath the fresh air! Tasting of traditional local cheese and wine, inspiring view of the mountain ranges, and the feeling of freedom are guaranteed! Afterward, driving to our final destination - the capital of Western Ukraine - Lviv.
Main attraction:
Jeep ride to the mountains
Local Experience:
Visiting the market with handcrafted souvenirs
Cheese and wine degustations on the top of the Carpathians
- Accommodation in 4* hotels.
- Guide
- Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, cheese degustation.
- Comfortable vehicle throughout the tour.
- Flights are not included
- Gratuities
- Travel and medical insurance;