Black Sea Cruise

Istanbul, Nessebar, Constanta, Odesa, Yalta, Sevastopol, Herson, Zaporozhye, Kiev

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The rich heritage of the Ukraine is explored during this Dnieper River cruise on the MS Taras Shevchenko. The well known cities of Kiev and Odessa and thoughtfully selected, unique villages along the Dnieper River are blended for a genuine Ukrainian encounter. However, on this cruise package you also have the opportunity to explore other Black Sea countries: Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey! One of Europe's oldest towns, Nessebar, Bulgaria is known for its architectural and archeological wonders. Turkey's cultural center, colorful, bustling Istanbul, is also visited. In 15 days experience a kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, and tastes on your Black Sea odyssey! 

Day 1: Istanbul
Accomodation: Best Western Senator Hotel
After arrival in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel and check in at the Best Western President Hotel. Dinner.

Day 2: Istanbul
Accomodation: Best Western Senator Hotel
After breakfast, depart on your city tour featuring the main attractions of Istanbul. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel for dinner. There will be an optional night tour of Istanbul available. At night we sail towards Nessebar.

Day 3: Istanbul - Nessebar
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Board your bus in the morning for a 6 hour ride to Nessebar. After embarkation, enjoy a walking tour of the city. We depart at 8:00 pm. All meals on board.

Day 4Nessebar
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
We spend most of the day in Nessebar. All meals on board.

Day 5Constanta
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Today, enjoy a trip to Constanta. We depart at 2:00 pm to sail on the Black Sea. All meals on board.

Day 6: Odessa
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
We arrive at 6:00 am in Odessa (Odesa). Also known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea", Odessa is a modern city and a major seaside resort which rises in tiers above a gently curving bay. Your city tour by bus and foot will feature all major attractions of this fascinating city. In the evening there will be an optional cultural performance. All meals on board.

Day 7: Odessa
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Today, enjoy a full free day at leisure or join an optional bus tour to Chisinau- Moldova. We depart at 8:00 pm. All meals on board.

Day 8: Yalta
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Welcome to Yalta! After arrival at 4:00 pm, we will embark on our city tour which includes the Great Livadia Palace with 120 luxurious rooms, built in 1913 in Italian Renaissance style, where the Yalta conference was held in 1945. All meals on board.

Day 9: Yalta
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Spend the morning at leisure. Stroll down the local promenade for some shopping or souvenir hunting. in the afternoon, enjoy the passing vista, as you sail to Odessa is an optional excursion to the Alupka Palace with wine tasting. We depart at 8:00 pm. All meals on board.

Day 10: Sevastopol
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
We arrive at 6:00 am. Founded in 1778, Sevastopol today is a major seaport and is the industrial, scientific and cultural center of the Crimean region. This morning, enjoy a city tour of this interesting city, including a tour of the famous Panorama Museum. In the afternoon there is an optional bus excursion to Bakhchisaray and in the evening an optional concert by the Black Sea Fleet. We depart at 5:00 pm. All meals on board.

Day 11: Kherson
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
We arrive at 2:00 pm. Kherson is a naval and river port which was founded in 1778. The city is situated at the mouth of the Dnieper and has a population of 300,000. Upon arrival, you will transfer to small boat for a trip to the Fishermen's Island. Enjoy your picnic lunch. We depart at 6:00 pm. 
All meals on board.

Day 12: Zaporozhye
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
We arrive at 10:00 am. Site of the first Cossack state in the 15th century, this city "beyond the rapids" is a place of pilgrimage for thousand of tourists seeking to learn the history of the Cossack warriors. Today, enjoy a city tour and trip to Hortica Island. You might want to join the highly recommended optional Cossack show. Our ship departs at 5:00 pm. All meals on board.

Day 13Sailing
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
As the ship glides silently up the Dnieper river, today's on board activities will focus on the Ukraine, a great way to get accustomed to your new surroundings and get a first hand introduction to this beautiful and newly democratic country. All meals on board.

Day 14: Kiev
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
After arrival at 10:00 am, depart on a city tour of the capital of the Ukraine, which is a tourist delight with is numerous monuments and unique architecture. Your tour will include a visit of St Sophia's Cathedral. The afternoon is free or you can join an optional excursion to Pecherskaya Lavra Tombs. All meals on board.

Day 15: Kiev
On Board the M/S Taras Shevchenko
Disembarkation after breakfast. 

ALL CABINES EQUIPPED WITH SHOWER, TOILET, AIR-CONDITIONER, REFREGIRATOR. SUITE CABINS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BATH TUBS

Total amount of cabins - 140 cabins
- Double cabins on Sun Deck (8 cabins)
- Double cabins on Boat Deck (7 cabins)
- Double cabins on Upper Deck (62 cabins)
- Double cabins on Main Deck (36 cabins)
- Single cabins on Boat Deck (10 cabins)
- Quad cabins on Lower Deck (8 cabins)
- Suites on Boat Deck (10 cabins)

- Restaurants – 2 (upper deck 170, boat deck 90)
- Bars - 2 (boat deck 60, sun deck 80)
- Reading lounge - 1 (upper deck)
- Hairdresser’s salon - 1 (main deck)
- Sauna with a small swimming pool - 1 (lower deck)
- Souvenir shop - 1 (upper deck)
- Massage - 1 (main deck)
- Solarium - 1 (sun deck)

Price Includes
- Transportation
- Tour Escort
- Sightseeing Per Itinerary
- Conferences and Shipboard Entertainment
- Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
- Three Meals Daily Shipboard
- Hotel Accommodation As Indicated in Itnerary
- Luggage Handling
- Excursions & Entrances Per Itinerary
- Captain 
- Transfers

Price Does Not Include
- Optional Excursions 
- Visa To Turkey (15 euro)
- Flight Tickets to Istanbul and from Kiev

Cruise Ship Description
This magnificent motor ship, built in 1991 in Germany and renovated as recently as 2006, is one of the best ships sailing the Dnieper River and Black Sea. The MS Taras Shevchenko is rated the highest river-sea class , built to meet the most stringent international safety standards with all modern amenities. All cabins are outward facing and are equipped with internal phones, air-conditioners, refrigerators, private bathrooms with showers and radios. Cabins on Low Deck have 2 portholes, Main Deck cabins have windows that do not open and all cabins on higher decks feature windows that can be opened. Double sized Suite cabins feature a living room and separate bedroom and bathrooms with bath tubs. Spacious Public areas and amenities on board include a sauna, Hairdressing salon, first-aid, post and Souvenir Shop. Two elegant restaurants on board, Odessa (62 seats) on Boat Deck and Kiev (170 seats) on Upper Deck allow for one seating for all meals, which is a major advantage, especially with shore excursions: Two panoramic bars Sky-Bar (80 seats) on Sun Deck and Panorama (50 seats) on Boat Deck offer ample space to enjoy drinks with friends as well as other on board activities.
- Cruise Ship Transportation - Bus Transport - Accomodation at 4*
- Full Board - Guide Assistance - City Tour
- Visits, Trips
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