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| Ukraine Connections has the honour of offering you Dnieper River and Black Sea Cruises. |
Ukrainian cruise ships will visit the most picturesque places in Ukraine on board comfortable four-deck motor ships MS Dnieper Princess, MS General Vatutin or MS Dnieper Star. You will also have an opportunity to spend a few relaxing days on the famed Crimean, Black Sea beaches. |
We offer 8 -14 days of relaxation, fun and parties on board the comfortable four-deck motor ships. You will visit intriguing cities of Ukraine situated on the banks of the Dnieper River, in addition to historic and beautiful cities in Crimea and along the Black Sea coast.
Blossoming of the Dnieper hills, blue waves of the ancient river, nights full of stars, sun of the Black Sea coast, high standard service, Ukrainian and European cuisine, numerous onboard events and socialising with travellers from the different countries of the world will leave you with unforgettable memories.
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The Voyage.
Your voyage down the magnificent Dnieper river into the Black Sea from Kiev will stop of at the following cities : Kaniv, Dnepropetrovsk, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Sevastopol, and Odessa where the history, the culture the culinary delights can all be experienced in a very warm and friendly environment. Souveniers can be bought very cheaply at the local markets, as well as the opportunity to try national cuisine.
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Dnieper Princess |
General Vatutin |
Dnieper Star |
The ship has 4 decks; maximum capacity is 320 passengers (152 cabins). 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Beauty Salon, 2 Souvenir Shops, Medical centre, |
The ship has 4 decks; maximum capacity is 321 passengers (156 cabins). 1 Restaurant, 3 Bars, Conference Hall (for 220 Persons), Beauty Salon, Souvenir Shop, Medical centre |
The ship has 4 decks; maximum capacity is 321 passengers (156 cabins). 2 Restaurants, 2 Bars, Beauty Salon, 2 Souvenir Shops, Medical facilities |
Entertainment on Board.
Wine tasting
Neptune's Celebration
Lessons of the Ukrainian language
Lady of the Cruise Show
Pirates' Banquet
Dancing Competition
Quiz
Lectures on the Ukrainian history, religion, customs and traditions
Serviette Modeling
Lessons in Ukrainian cuisine
and much more
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Cherkassy is a town on the right bank of the Dnieper. The Ukrainian Cossacks lived here in the 16th and 17th centuries and founded a lovely town. Today Cherkassy is a regional centre. You will have a splendid opportunity to see the town during a walking tour. |
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Dnepropetrovsk is an industrial city with more than a million inhabitants. For a long time the city was closed not only for foreigners, but also for the people of the Soviet Union because of the many plants of the military industry. SS-20 Rockets were produces in Dnepropetrovsk. Today only the exposition of the Rocket-Museum reminds of those times.
During the city tour you will have a splendid opportunity to see and to buy the wooden Easter eggs, beautiful treasure-boxes and colorful wooden plates made by the craftsmen of the famous Petrikivka village. They bring their works to Dnepropetrovsk and will be happy to tell you about their production and about the old art traditions they preserved. |
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Kaniv. Founded in the 11th century by Kyivan Prince Yaroslav the Wise, this pleasant city is known today mostly as the burial site of Taras Schevchenko, the great Ukrainian poet and artist. You will visit his museum and gravesite as well as other historical places of interest. |
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Kherson stands high above the Dnipro delta, offering a commanding view out to the Black Sea. Present-day Black Sea Fleet can trace its origins to the first shipyard in Kherson. The city and its surroundings are situated in the famous Tavria Region with its wide steps, gardens, vineyards and cornfields. From Kherson you will be taken to the beautiful delta of the Dnieper river, stopping off en-route at a traditional fishing village. |
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Zaporizhia, the land of Cossacks: In the 16th century they had built a fortress on the Khortitsa Island and lived there according to their own laws. You will be told about them in the Cossack Glory Museum. Founded in 1770 it has more that 800 thousand inhabitants, working mostly in energy, iron and the automotive industries. The immense dam of the Dniprogess hydro-electric power station (built in 1932) divides the city in two halves. Magnificent view to the dam and 2 locks is commanded from the Cossack Glory Museum. |
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Kremenchug. The railway bridge is lifted and the ships can dock in the provincial town of Kremenchug. The small industrial town in Poltava region was founded 400 years ago. During the II World War it was totally destroyed. On the walking tour you will see the friendly and hospitable town with a lot of parks and history. |
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Odessa is a very important port city in Ukraine on the Black sea (population - 1,2 mln.). Joyful, full of humor city with its typical dialect, local patriotism and some inaccuracy. Odessa was founded by Katherine the Great in 18 c. as a fortress on the southern borders of the Russain Empire. During the city tour our guests would see beautiful constructions in classical style and the symbol of Odessa - Potemkin's stairs (192 steps are divided by 10 landings widen from up to down and it gives optical view: upwards you can see only steps and from top to bottom - plane landings).
You will have a great opportunity to discover Odessa, to walk along Deribasovskaya Street, to visit different museums or the famous Opera Theatre, one of the best in the world. |
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Bakhchisarai.The former capital of the Crimean Tatars is situated 75 km from Sevastopol. On the way to Bakhchisarai you will see the Northern part of the Crimean island with the landscapes of gardens, roses and lavender plantations, etc. In one hour you will suddenly find yourself in the East - the architecture of the former residence of Khan Girey is the mixture of different styles from Russia, Italy, Ukraine and Turkey. Alexander Pushkin was impressed by the legends and Fountain of Tears in Bakhchisarai, so wrote a beautiful poem "Bakhchisarai Legend" inspired by the romance of the place. |
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Sevastopol. The arrival to the port of the Black Sea fleet is impressive. Situated in a magnificent natural harbor, historic Sevastopol has changed many times. Closed for a long time for the foreign visitors, the city today offer a possibility to see its numerous monuments - the remnants of the Greek colony Khersones that was founded in 421 BC, the Panorama of Defense of Sevastopol during the Crimean war (1853-56), and the monuments of the II World War - Malakhov Barrow, Sapun Mountain and the cemetery of the German soldiers. |
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Yalta. The loveliest Black Sea resort lies in a natural amphitheater framed by the verdant Crimean mountains and the sea. Its magnificent place near the sea and its exotic vegetation make the town attractive for the travelers. Often called "Nice of the Black Sea", even in winter meets Yalta its guests with blossoming flowers. Yalta is a home to the historic Yalta Conference of 1945, attended by Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill. You will visit the Livadia Palace, the former summer residence of the Romanov family and the setting for the conference. |
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Travel, Tourism and Holidays Specialists to Kiev, Around Ukraine and Crimea |
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