Penguin Travel

A unique cruise along the Dnipro River through Ukraine, the largest country in Europe after Russia. You get to experience Kiev – the capital of Ukraine, the sea port of Odessa, explore the coastline along the Black Sea between Europe and Asia Minor with its Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, the Crimea Peninsula and Yalta, the World Heritage site of Nessebar in Bulgaria and disembark in lively Istanbul. An impressive voyage seasoned with cultural touches on board as well as ashore and an obliging crew waiting to make this journey an unforgettable one.

Please have in mind that the price depends on the selected direction of the cruise and the choice of cabin category. For more details please, check our

Pricelist

Departures are as follows:

Kiev-Istanbul: 5 May; 16 July; 9 August; 2 September

Istanbul-Kiev: 15 May; 8 June; 2 July; 26 July; 19 August; 12 September


Tour highlights:

♦ Kiev - the beautiful Ukrainian capital
♦ Yalta - a historic place with impressive palaces
♦ Istanbul - the lively Turkish city marks the border between the West and the East  

Trip plan:

Day 1: Kiev
Arrival in Kiev and transfer to the ship. Registration and accommodation.

Day 2: Kiev
Half-day city tour of Kiev including the most famous buildings, squares and sites and visit St.Sofia's Cathedral. As an optional tour you can visit Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra with the graves. Departure in the evening.

Day 3: Along Dnipro
On board “Marshal Koshevoy”.

Day 4: Zaporozhye
Arrival in Zaporozhye in the morning and half-day city tour. Visit of the Museum of Cossacks and its exhibitions. Optional Cossack show. Departure in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Kherson
Arrival in Kherson in the morning and boat trip to “Fishermen's Island. After a visit of one of the local houses and stop at the souvenir market, return to “Marshal Koshevoy”. Departure at noon.

Day 6: Sevastopol
Arrival in Sevastopol in the morning. Half-day city tour of Sevastopol and visit of the Panorama Museum. In the afternoon you may visit Bakhchisarai with the Khan Palace, built in the end of XVI century (optional tour). Departure at midnight.

Day 7: Yalta
Arrival in Yalta early in the morning. Half-day city tour with a visit in Livadia Palace and the viewpoint to the famous “Swallow´s Nest,” a Gothic-style building resembling a small castle, which was built on the edge on a huge overhanging cliff of Cape Ai-Todor.

Day 8: Yalta
Day at leisure in Yalta. A tour to Alupka Palace with wine tasting can be arranged. Departure in the early afternoon.

Day 9: Odessa
Arrival in Odessa before noon. Half-day city tour of Odessa.

Day 10: Odessa
Day at your disposal in Odessa. There is possibility for additional tours to be arranged. Departure in the afternoon.

Day 11: Sulina
At about noon arrival in Sulina in Romania. Boat trip along Danube-delta. Departure in the afternoon.

Day 12: Nessebar
Arrival in Nessebar at noon and half-day walking tour in the Old Part of the town. Return to the ship and dinner on board “Marshal Koshevoy”.

Day 13: Nessebar - Istanbul 
Early breakfast on the ship, disembarkation and travel by bus to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and check-in at a 4-star hotel in downtown Istanbul.

Day 14: Istanbul 
A whole day city tour of Istanbul: the Hippodrome, the oldest prison for women in the world, with entrance to the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum and the Topkapi Palace. Time at leisure in the Egyptian Bazaar.

Day 15: Departure 
Check-out from the hotel and transfer to Ataturk Airport (or you can decide to prolong your stay in Istanbul).

The route Istanbul - Kiev follows the same program but vice versa.
 

Included in the price:  ►12 nights on board M/S “Marshal Koshevoy” in outside 2-berth cabin on the ordered deck ►2 nights at a 4-star hotel in Istanbul ►full-board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 15 (drinks are not inkluded) ►transfers airport – ship – airport ►all transportation during sightseeing and guided tours of each town at call with English-speaking local guides ►entrances as mentioned in the day-to-day program ►bus Nessebar - Istanbul ►entertainment on board: Captains Welcome Cocktail Reception, Gala Farewell Dinner on board, Slavonic Wedding Ceremony, Ukrainian language and song classes, aerobics and tour on the ship's bridge.

Not included in the price: ►Flight tickets ►optional tours, ordered and paid on spot ►drinks with meals ►tips ►other personal expenses ►eventually visa - please check whether you need a visa for any of the countries along the way.

Price of extra services: ►Single cabin / room supplement: 498 EUR ►Please read our trip-dossier for prices of the optional tours

Practical information:  "Marshal Koshevoy" is one of the best motor ships for high class cruises on Dnipro and Black Sea. It was built to meet the highest international safety standards with all modern amenities in 1988 and completely renovated in 2007. All cabins are equipped with internal phone, air-conditioner, refrigerator, shower and toilet. Public areas and amenities aboard include sauna, hairdressing salon, first-aid post and souvenir shop. Two elegant restaurants on board allow for one seating for all meals. In two bars «Sky-Bar» on Sun Deck and «Panorama» on Boat Deck — you can enjoy your journey with friends over a drink. Money: On board for cash payment in shops and bars: The Ukrainian currency “Hrivna,” Euro and USD. The souvenir shop and the two bars accept also Visa, Master and American Express. There is no cash point on board; however, there will be time to take out money in cities such as Kiev and Odessa. Sulina: Lei; Nessebar: Leva, Euro; Istanbul: Turkish Lira, Euro, Visa and Mastercard.

Recommended period for travelling: May - September

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