Kyiv made its mark
as a city break destination soon after independence,
with its grand palaces, Orthodox cathedrals, medieval
monasteries and the winding streets and brightly
coloured houses of the old town. You will find a
lively nightlife with restaurants serving interesting
local dishes.
Keen competition comes
from Lviv which has a wealth of rococo, neo-classical
and renaissance style buildings arranged along picturesque
cobblestone streets. The Carpathian Mountains are
equally as grand and the foothills are dotted with
unspoiled medieval towns and villages.
Further south, the
Crimean peninsula, which is also part of Ukraine,
attracts summer revellers to the lovely seaside
resort of Yalta because of its Florida-like climate
and to see the luxurious dachas which used to belong
to the communist elite. The Black Sea port of Odessa
is also a must-see with an eclectic mix of Slavic
and Turkish influences.
Since its successful
hosting of the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest, Ukraine
has dropped its 'soviet' style visa policy. Therefore
UK citizens no longer require a visa to visit the
Ukraine for visits up to 90 days.
If you would like
more information about these holiday itineraries
or city breaks to Ukraine and Moldova, please contact
our specialist:
Jill@regent-holidays.co.uk
