About Ukraine

The Orange Revolution brought the world's attention to developments in Ukraine and now ancient towns, the vast plains, mountains and Black Sea coast are firm favourites with visitors. Popular for city breaks are the cities of Kiev and Lviv where visitors are drawn to the breathtaking frescoes in St Sophia's Cathedral and the Golden Gate in Kiev and the lovely faded Baroque and Renaissance architecture of Lviv's Old Town.

Venture into the dramatic Carpathian Mountains, where the ethnic Hutsul people follow their traditions in hidden valleys, and hike to the peak of the highest mountain, Goverla, for superb panoramas. Search out the profusion of castles and wooden churches, in particular medieval Kamenets Podilsky teetering on a rocky outcrop. Chernobyl may be off limits to residents, but you can join a short guided tour to the devastated site of the nuclear disaster.

Head to the Crimea for some wine tasting and take in the historical landmark, Balaklava, and the underground submarine base at Sevastopol. In Odessa, relax on the sandy beach on the shores of the Black Sea and pose for a photograph on the Potemkin Steps.