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"A very impressive tour. Moldova was my favorite part - walking through little villages with our outstanding local guide. The meals were better than expected and our MIR tour manager was very good."

Philip D. Arben

East Lansing, MI

 

Traverse a little-known region that has changed hands from its earliest history. Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova are three of the least-frequented and least familiar countries in Europe.

Days 1-3: Minsk, Brest

Begin in Minsk, capital of Belarus. Nearly half of its population perished during WWII, and the post-war recovery process emphasized Stalinist apartment blocks and factories.  Belarus today is a fascinating glimpse into the socialist past.

Days 4-8: Lviv, Kiev

Crossing the Ukrainian border, arrive in Lviv, its Old Town square a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fly over the rich farmland once known as the "breadbasket of the Soviet Union" to the capital, Kiev. Visit some of Ukraine's most important sites, including St. Sophia Cathedral and the Caves Monastery.

Days 9-13: Simferopol, Yalta, Odessa

On the sunny Black Sea coast, visit Yalta, the lush Crimean resort where luminaries like Pushkin and Chekhov summered. At the seaside Livadia Palace, trace the steps of Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin, who decided the fate of post-war Europe here. Drop in to Odessa, renowned international seaport for hundreds of years and climb its famous and much-filmed Potemkin Steps.

Days 14-16: Chisinau

Next is Chisinau, capital of Moldova, still struggling to position itself in the post-Soviet world.  Explore its ancient monasteries and small villages and sample its deep red wine.  Embark on an

optional visit to the Transdniester region, a narrow strip of land bordering Ukraine where separatists have declared a disputed independence.

Trip Details

Length of Trip: 16 Days
Departures in 2008: 2
Dates: May 16-31
  August 15-30
Land Tour Cost  
5-16 travelers $6,295
Single Supplement $1,495

MIR Signature Features

  • Wander the streets of Minsk where the legacy of World War II has left countless memorials
  • Climb Odessa’s Potemkin Steps, made famous by 1920s director Sergei Eisenstein
    in The Battleship Potemkin
  • Enjoy a Moldovan wine-tasting, and discover one of the best-kept secrets
    of Eastern Europe

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Day Activity  
Days 1-2: Minsk  
Day 3: drive to Brest  
Day 4: drive to Lviv  
Day 5: Lviv  
Days 6: fly to Kiev  
Day 7-8: Kiev  
Day Activity  
Days 9: fly to Simferopol, drive to Yalta  
Day 10-11: Yalta  
Day 12: drive to Odessa  
Day 13: Odessa  
Day 14: drive to Chisinau  
Day 15-16: Chisinau  

Suggested Extensions

Combine this tour with Kaliningrad & the Baltics or Ancient Russian Towns & Villages.

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