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2008 Kiev to Odessa
Jun 1
Aug 3
Sep 14
2008 Odessa to Kiev
Jun 11
Aug 13
Sep 24
2009 Kiev to Odessa
Apr 19; May 31
2009 Odessa to Kiev
Apr 29; May 20; Jun 10; Jul 1, 22; Aug 12; Sep
2, 23 |
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On your Dnieper River cruise,
you explore ancient cities and grand monuments
and encounter a vibrant culture rich in
tradition. With tours in Kiev, Yalta and Odessa,
you experience Ukraine’s history firsthand by
visiting Yalta’s famed White Palace and walking
Odessa’s Potemkin Steps. Learn about the
maritime history of Sevastopol, explore Kiev's
Monastery of the Caves and immerse yourself in
Cossack traditions of Zaporozhye.
Sail aboard a ship designed for taking in the
picturesque riverside landscapes, whether
through the restaurant’s panoramic windows, from
the sun deck or promenade decks, or from the
comfort of your private, river-view outside
cabin. Our onboard meals, prepared by our chefs,
offer a choice of entrées, regional specialties
and traditional favorites.
Our English-speaking guides will take you to
famous landmarks as well as hidden gems. Enjoy a
guided tour of the private apartments of the
czar’s family. Marvel at Kiev’s Monastery of the
Caves—an extraordinary complex of domed churches
and museums founded in 1051. Experience elegant
Odessa’s terraced hills and enjoy your tour
along Primorski Boulevard. Relax as you cruise
the narrow canals to Fishermen’s Island
surrounded by the beautiful Dnieper Delta. And
you’ll thrill to a display of expert Cossack
horsemanship. |
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11-day or 12-day cruise with
river-view stateroom
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9 guided tours
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10 breakfasts, 9 lunches &
10 dinners*
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Welcome Cocktail Reception &
Dinner
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Captain's Farewell Dinner
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Private motorcoach for
excursions
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Old World Highlights: Port
lectures, Cossack horsemanship show and
lectures on cultural history of Ukraine
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All port & cruise fuel
surcharges - no hidden costs
* On Odessa to Kiev 12-day
cruise, 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11
dinners will be included. |
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2008
KIEV TO ODESSA
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CAT F |
CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT CS* |
CAT C |
CAT BX |
CAT AX |
SUITE |
| Jun 1 |
$2,399 |
$2,499 |
$2,799 |
$2,899 |
$2,899 |
$3,899 |
$4,599 |
$5,699 |
| Aug 3 |
$2,299 |
$2,399 |
$2,699 |
$2,799 |
$2,799 |
$3,799 |
$4,499 |
$5,599 |
| Sep 14 |
$2,199 |
$2,299 |
$2,599 |
$2,699 |
$2,699 |
$3,699 |
$4,399 |
$5,499 |
2008
ODESSA TO KIEV
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CAT F |
CAT E |
CAT D |
CAT CS* |
CAT C |
CAT BX |
CAT AX |
SUITE |
| Jun 11 |
$2,699 |
$2,799 |
$3,099 |
$3,199 |
$3,199 |
$4,199 |
$4,899 |
$5,999 |
| Aug 13 |
$2,599 |
$2,699 |
$2,999 |
$3,099 |
$3,099 |
$4,099 |
$4,799 |
$5,899 |
| Sep 24 |
$2,399 |
$2,499 |
$2,799 |
$2,899 |
$2,899 |
$3,899 |
$4,599 |
$5,699 |
CS* Are single staterooms
Note: Prices listed above are per
person, double occupancy, and include port
charges of $140 and cruise fuel surcharges
of $50 (11-day cruise) or port charges of
$154 and cruise fuel surcharges of $55
(12-day cruise). Limited singles are
available at an additional charge; call for
details. Normal cancellation policy applies
to all Early Bookings; see Terms and
Conditions. Early Booking Discount is not
combinable with any other offer except Past
Passenger Discount.
AIRFARE
June 1 – September 30
Roundtrip Air from Zone 1: from $1,395
Roundtrip Air from Zone 2: from $1,495
Roundtrip Air from Zone 3: from $1,595
Upgrade to Business Class: $3,200
ZONE TABLE FOR RUSSIA &
EUROPE:
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CITY |
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CITY |
ZONE |
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Atlanta |
2 |
New York |
1 |
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Boston |
1 |
Newark |
1 |
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Chicago |
2 |
Orlando |
2 |
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Dallas |
3 |
Philadelphia |
1 |
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Denver |
3 |
Phoenix |
3 |
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Detroit |
3 |
San Francisco |
3 |
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Houston |
3 |
Seattle |
3 |
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Los Angeles |
3 |
Tampa |
2 |
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Miami |
2 |
Washington, DC
(Dulles) |
2 |
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Minneapolis–St.
Paul |
3 |
Air
Taxes: Airfare includes
all government air
taxes/fees of approximately
$160 as well as all air fuel
surcharges. Prices may be
subject to change. See also
Terms & Conditions.
Additional Notes: U.S.
flights depart one day prior
to cruise embarkation date.
Transfers are included with
roundtrip airfare purchase.
If air is not purchased from
Viking River Cruises,
transfers between airport
and ship may be purchased
separately at the cost of
$75 per person, per
direction, and are available
to passengers whose flights
arrive or depart on
embarkation/disembarkation
day only.
Ukraine travelers please
note:
Our Ukraine cruises are
typically only available to
European passengers and
offered exclusively by our
European office. We are
pleased to offer this trip
to our American passengers
to expand their destination
options, with the caveat
that there are differences
from our standard onboard
product: English and
European languages are
spoken onboard, passengers
have assigned dining tables,
and smoking is permitted in
some ship public areas.
Viking Lavrinenkov, her crew
and onboard services meet
the same high standards that
we demand of all our
American products.
2009 DEPARTURES
| Viking
Lavrinenkov |
Apr 19;
May 31 |
Apr 29;
May 20;
Jun 10;
Jul 1, 22;
Aug 12;
Sep 2, 23 |
Note: Prices
are in U.S. dollars, per person,
double occupancy and include port
charges. Limited singles are
available, call for pricing. Early
Booking Discount is not combinable
with any other offer except Past
Guest Discount and Refer-A-Friend
Credit. Subject to availability and
other restrictions may apply. See
Terms and Conditions. Viking River
Cruises reserves the right to
correct or revise pricing or dates
throughout the season.
* Please call us
to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary
details
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Day 1 Kiev
Begin your journey in this gold-domed city
Welcome to Kiev, capital of Ukraine. We’ll
meet you at the airport and transfer you to your
ship.* After boarding, take free time to relax
before dinner. Dinner included.
Day 2 Kiev
Follow in the footsteps of Viking traders
Tour Kiev, one of Europe’s oldest cities,
with a heritage of Viking, Cossack, and
Ukrainian peoples. Explore its historic
buildings and monuments, including a guided tour
of the lovely domed St. Sophia Cathedral. After
lunch aboard, tour the Monastery of Caves, an
incredible complex of churches and museums which
were founded by monks in 1051. Enjoy dinner
aboard followed by evening sailing along the
peaceful Dnieper River. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included.
Day 3 Dnieper River
Glide along this historic trade route
During today's full day of scenic cruising,
take in the Dnieper’s landscapes of gently
rolling hills, forest groves, ancient villages
and wide lakes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 4 Zaporozhye
Witness the amazing skill of Cossack horsemen
After breakfast, tour Zaporozhye, ancestral
home of the Cossacks. Drive along Lenin Street;
see the Lenin Monument, dam and the city’s
massive hydroelectric plant. Then visit the
Cossack Museum of Khortitsa.
After lunch aboard, you are treated to a special
Cossack horsemanship show including folkloric
music and dance. An early evening departure is
followed by dinner aboard.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 5 Kherson
Discover the beauty of the Dnieper Delta
After a morning of scenic cruising, you
arrive in Kherson at mid-day. Here, you board a
small boat and cruise the narrow canals to
Fishermen’s Island with the beautiful landscape
of the Dnieper Delta as your backdrop.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6 Sevastopol
Uncover a treasure trove of architectural gems
During breakfast, arrive in Sevastopol, base
of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Tour the city
center and see St. Vladimir Cathedral and
Admiral Nakhimov Square. After lunch aboard you
have free time or you can attend the optional
Black Sea Choir concert. Dine aboard. Dock
overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 7 Sevastopol
Walk the halls of the Khans’ garden palace
This morning, take a tour via motorcoach to
the Tartar city of Bachtischisarai to visit the
Khan Palace, built in 1519. During your tour,
see many different architectural styles within
the complex. Visit the courthouse, harem and
mosques. Witness the Turkish influence on its
various interiors. Later, stroll the beautifully
landscaped grounds. After lunch, enjoy free time
to further explore Sevastopol, site of the famed
“Charge of the Light Brigade” or take an
optional tour to Balaklava with a visit to the
Panorama Museum. Breakfast, lunch and dinner
included.
Day 8 Yalta
Explore recent history at Yalta's White Palace
Today, enjoy a morning tour of Yalta. Travel
along Lenin Embankment to Alexander Nevsky
Cathedral and Livadia. Visit the White Palace,
site of the 1945 Yalta Conference between
Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill, and a guided
tour takes you through official halls and
private apartments of the czar’s family. Return
to your ship for lunch aboard. This afternoon,
explore at your leisure or choose an optional
tour to the Nikita Botanical Garden featuring
50,000 species of plant life. Dine aboard; dock
overnight. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9 Yalta
Spend more time exploring exotic, seaside Yalta
Spend your full day of free time exploring
Yalta and its surrounding treasures. Or join an
optional wine-tasting excursion to Massandra, a
key state wine-producing region. Lunch is
followed by an early evening departure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10 Odessa
A Black Sea port rich in various cultures
Cruise through lunch then enjoy a half-day
city tour of Odessa. Tour the elegant city
filled with terraced hills and landscaped parks.
Travel along Primorski Boulevard to the Opera
House and Potemkin Steps. You have the rest of
the afternoon at leisure to further explore
Odessa on your own. Tonight, you can join the
optional evening opera performance. Dinner
aboard. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 11 Odessa
After breakfast, disembark and we’ll take you to
the airport for your return flight.*
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
*Airport meet & greet transfers included when
air is purchased from Viking River Cruises.
This itinerary also available in reverse
direction. Port sequence, tours and times may
vary.
Note: Due to airline schedules beyond the
control of Viking River Cruises, flights to/from
Ukraine may require a hotel overnight. Viking
River Cruises can assist with hotel
reservations, but any associated costs for the
overnight will be at the passenger’s expense.
Schedules and activities are subject to change
depending upon river water levels, port
accessibility and weather conditions. Tours
often include walks over cobblestones, steps and
uneven ground; for passenger safety and
enjoyment, we recommend you be in good physical
condition to participate fully in all tours. For
safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited
during times of high water levels/low bridge
clearance.
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