Europe’s second-largest country by land area, Ukraine houses an eclectic mix of cultures. Tatar and Cossack monuments share the city streets with domed Orthodox cathedrals and imposing Soviet-era buildings. Discover this unique nation on a Ukraine cruise or build your own itinerary from Bentours’ range of Ukraine hotels and sightseeing tours.

Key Highlights

• Kiev – Eastern Europe’s oldest city, the Ukrainian capital offers a unique blend of people, customs and architecture. Gold-domed churches, monumental statues and beautiful parks are dotted throughout the city, which is split in two by the majestic Dnieper River. Don’t miss St Sophia’s Cathedral, the Chernobyl museum and the cave monastery of Pechersk Lavra.
• Odessa – Located on the Black Sea, this major port boasts a fascinating old town with tree-lined avenues and expansive parks. Highlights include the Opera House, several fine museums and the famous Potemkin Steps, which lead from the city centre down to the harbour.
• Sevastopol – This port city features imposing forts, beautiful neoclassical architecture and a large number of Crimean War sites. The nearby Tatar city of Bakhchisarai is home to the 16th-century Khan Palace.

In Depth

• Dnieper River – Europe’s fourth-longest river connects the Black Sea to Kiev before continuing into Russia. A cruise along its calm waters will transport you past rolling hills, historic villages and ancient forest groves.
• Zaporozhye –This attractive city is the ancestral home of Ukraine’s unique Cossack culture. Don’t pass up an opportunity to witness one of the Cossacks’ world-famous horsemen shows.
• Crimean Peninsula – Steep cliffs, caves, and beautiful coastal views make Crimea the most beautiful region of Ukraine. 
• Yalta – the main resort town – is well-known as the site where Churchill, Stalin and Roosevelt divided up Europe at the end of WWII.