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Comfortable cruising through Eastern Europe
For all those longing to stretch out their sea legs and set sail on the high seas, Insight’s Ukraine, the Black Sea and Istanbul tour is the ultimate voyage of discovery, exploring the rich, vibrant cultures of Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.
Guests will stay three nights in the deluxe Hilton Istanbul, visit the Western-style city of Kiev, taste local delights cooked by a family in rural Dnieper Delta, barter for bargains in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and marvel at the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
Ukraine, the Black Sea and Istanbul 16-days from $3375 per person, twin share, land only.
Some of the many highlights of the tour include:
Exploring beautiful Kiev, the infamous ‘City of Chestnut Trees’.
Taking a city tour of Zaporozhye and visit Lenin Prospekt, October Square, Festival Square and Lenin Square.
Cruising through the stunning landscape of the Dnieper Delta and enjoy a traditional Ukraine meal cooked by locals.
Travelling to Yalta and see Swallow’s Nest, a small castle built teetering on the edge of a cliff where Chekhov lived.
Visiting the Neo-Renaissance Livadia Palace, site of the Yalta conference held at the end of WWII.
Taking a boat excursion to the Danube Delta, overflowing with different varieties of plants and wildlife.
Seeing the palace of the Shah, Pushkin monument, Opera Theatre and French boulevard in Odessa.
All Insight’s premium escorted tours include premium highlights worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring holiday budgets goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels and sightseeing experiences, guests will be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.
For more information see www.insightvacations.com.
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