Question 1

What are the famous places to see in Ukraine?

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1. National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War: The National Museum of the History of Ukraine is included by tourists in their Ukraine Tour Packages to know more about the country. Feel interested to know about Ukraine’s role in the Second World War. Watch the display of military artifacts with attentiveness and explore the museum to view its 300,000 plus exhibits. Feel captivated while looking at the 203 feet titanime “Motherland” statue depicting a woman with a sword and shield. The outdoor exhibitions of military hardwares such as Cold war era jets and tanks are also worth a visit.Location: Lavrska St,24,Kyiv,Ukraine,Timing: 10 am to 5 pm (Sat & Sun till 6pm)2. St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery: Marvel at the beauty of the St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery with its array of Golden domes highlighted by sky-blue paint. Admire the depictions of the monastery’s patron saint, the Archangel Michael’s golden statue which sits high above the entrance. The museum attached to the monastery has a display of regional artifacts which you will love to watch. Those who are interested to know more will feel thrilled while going through the documentation of this monastery's journey through history.Location: Triokhsviatytelska St,8,Kyiv,Ukraine,Timing: 12 am to 12 pm3. Saint Sophia's Cathedral: The Saint Sophia's Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a favorite with visitors and is a must include in Ukraine tour packages. Feel mesmerized looking at the elaborate Baroque exterior of the cathedral with its 13 golden domes. The interior is equally jaw-dropping with ancient mosaics, frescoes, and beautiful murals in 177 palette shades. Opt to go to the viewing platform of the bell tower to get an enchanting view of Kiev.Location: Volodymyrska St, 24, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01001Timing: 10 am to 6 pm; Wednesday 10 am to 5 pm; Thursday ClosedPrice: Admission-50UAH;Child-20UAH4. Lviv's Historic Center: All Tour Packages of Ukraine include a visit to the Lviv's Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will love walking on the cobbled streets while admiring the beauty of the place. Often known as “the Paris of Ukraine”, the place has a traditional European feel. You can also climb the 1000 plus stairs of the bell tower to get a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape.Location: Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, 790005. Kamenets Podolsky Castle: The fairy tale Kamenets Podolsky Castle is located in Kamianets-Podilskyi and is a must-see in all Ukraine Packages. Feel enchanted while exploring this 14th century castle located atop a rock and surrounded by a 40 meters high canyon. The castle also has long passageways and manicured gardens. Each tower, wall and dungeon has a unique past and story to tell its visitors. Those visiting at night will get a breathtaking view of the castle illuminated at night.Location: Zamkowa St, 1, Kamianets'-Podilskyi, Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine, 32341Price: 20UAH6. Mezhyhirya: Mezhyhirya, the former residence of ex-president of the Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, is a beautiful and extravagant building situated on the banks of the beautiful Dnieper River. You will feel delighted while taking a stroll through the elaborate palace with its own shooting range, a tennis court, a helicopter pad, golf course, hunting grounds as well as an ostrich farm. Feel excited while checking out the exotic car collection of Yanukovych in the auto museum inside the grounds of this palace.Location: Novi Petrivtsi, Kyiv Oblast, UkraineTiming: 8 am to 10 pmPrice: 150 UAH/ person7. Odessa Opera and Ballet: Odessa is well known for its Opera and Ballets and the historic Odessa Opera and Ballet, is the oldest opera house in Odessa. You can go on an excursion of this place and feel immersed in the unusual and mysterious atmosphere of the theater. You will feel enchanted while strolling through the luxurious halls and corridors admiring the interior of the place. You can visit the museum to watch various exhibits and know about interesting facts and fascinating stories from the accompanying professional guide.Location: Chaikovskogo Ln, 1, Odessa, Odes'ka oblast, Ukraine, 65000Timing: Start of excursions: 11.30 am; 13.00 pm; 14.30 pm; 16.00 pm; 17.00 pmPrice: 3576 UAH for a group of 20 people8. Sofiyivka Botanical Park: The beautiful Sofiyivka Botanical Park makes you feel that you have come to a fairyland. You will enjoy taking a stroll in the park while watching the picturesque rocks, amazing statues and monuments and beautiful cascading waterfalls. You may also go for a boat ride in the underground river.Location: Kyivs'ka St, 12?, Uman', Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine, 20300Timing: 9 am to 7 pmPrice: Adult 70 UAH; Children (under 12 years) 40 UAH9. Tunnel of Love: A unique place which must be a part of Ukraine Tour Packages is the Tunnel of Love. Couples as well as families love this two mile stretch of private railway that gives an illusion of being an endless tunnel created by a canopy of trees on the tracks. Known to be one of the most photographed spot of Ukraine, the tunnel has a legend that couples who make a wish in this tunnel get their wishes fulfilled.Location: Klevan', Rivne Oblast, 3531110. Tarakaniv Fort: Feel excited entering the ruins of the Tarakanov Fort through a tunnel entrance. Located just outside the village of Dubno, the fort was originally built to protect the Lviv-Kiev railroad route. You will love to know more about the place from local guides and wander through old tunnels and passages carefully.Location: Tarakaniv, Rivne Oblast, Ukraine, 35641

Question 2

What are the best things to do in Ukraine?

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1. Take a tour of Chernobyl: Tourists feel eager to visit the city of Chernobyl along with its nuclear power plant, which is known for its tragic incidence. Most of them opt for a full-day tour of around 8 hours to visit the city of Chernobyl, The Duga "Woodpecker" Radar, Kopachi Town, And An Abandoned Kindergarten before finally reaching The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Reactor. Tourists feel sad while looking at abandoned houses, schools, hospitals, hotels, etc.Location: Pripyat, Chernobyl, UkraineTiming: 7:30 am to 9 pmPrice: 2739.35 UAH2. Enjoy Coffee at a Lviv Cafe: Ukraine is known for its special coffee culture and Lviv is just the place for tasting some delicious coffee during Ukraine Tours. Tourists would feel refreshed after having a cup of delicious coffee at one of the city’s interesting cafes such as Lviv Cat Cafe, Under the Golden Rose cafe, House of Legends, etc.Location: Lviv,UkrainePrice(Avg): Espresso 32UAH; Cafe Latte 58UAH3. Swim at the Pink Lake: The pink-hued lake at Lemurian invites the visitors to go for a swim. Tourists feel happy to know about the therapeutic values of water and that taking a swim in this water can help in healing body pains and inflamed joints.Location: Kherson, Chaplynsky district, Ukraine4. Visit A Banya: Tourists will feel experimenting in the traditional steam rooms of a Banya exciting. They will be able to relax their mind, body and rejuvenate themselves in these rooms. Every city in Ukraine has a Banya place or a banya built within a spa. Some also offer messages, facials, and even a traditional treatment of being beaten with a bunch of dried eucalyptus branches.Location: Vyshgorod, st. Vatutina 20,UkraineTiming: 8:00 to 24:00Price: 500UAH5. Take a ride in Kiev Metro: Travelers feel thrilled while going into the depth of 105.5 meters in just 5 minutes by riding an elevator down to reach Arsenalna Metro Station. From there, they can take a metro train ride to view the eight historical metro stations: Khreshchatyk, Dnipro, Arsenalna, Teatralna, Universitet, Vokzalna, Shuliavska, Zoloti Vorota.Location: Arsenalna Metro Station, Ivana Mazepy St., Kyiv (Kiev) 02000 UkraineTiming: From 10 am Price: 8 UAH/ ride6. Ski in Bukovel: Travelers with a love for activities would surely include a trip to Bukovel in their Ukraine Tour Packages. They would feel an adrenaline rush while skiing or snowboarding down the slopes of one of the five mountains at Bukovel, the most popular ski resort in Ukraine.Location: Bukovel, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, UkraineTiming: 8:00am - 7:30pmPrice: 590 UAH per person for a day

Question 3

What is the best time to visit Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit Ukraine is either in May-June, at the beginning of Summer, or in September towards the end of summer. Temperatures during this time range between 20-21 degrees centigrade during these months, making it very comfortable and suitable for Ukraine Tours.

Question 4

How to reach Ukraine?

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By Sea: Ukraine is connected through the Black Sea with Turkey, Russia, and Georgia.By Air: Ukraine has several international airports in the cities of Kiev, Lviv, Odessa, etc., which are well connected to cities all over the world.By Road: It is possible to drive to Ukraine by car or bus from border countries such as Russia, Poland, Hungary, and Belarus.By Rail: Kiev and Lviv are connected by rail routes with European countries like Moscow, Berlin, Budapest, etc.

Question 5

How much time does it take to get a visa to Ukraine?

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It is advisable to apply for a Ukrainian visa 10-90 days before your travel date. It takes around 10 days to process a visa to Ukraine but as the processing depends on the Embassy or Consulate, sometimes it takes longer as well.

Question 6

What is the cost of a tourist visa in Ukraine?

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The Ukraine e-Visa cost is 553.4 UAH. There is an additional service fee of 968.46 UAH for standard processing. Those who want to speed up the process can pay 1660.21 UAH for rush processing and 2351.97 UAH for super rush processing.

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