7-Days Western Ukraine and Carpathians Guided Tour from Kyiv by Private Vehicle
Join a scenic and informative 7-day Private tour of the Western Ukraine and visit amazing places with a friendly expert guide. Starting from Kyiv, you will discover the Tunnel of Love, beloved by the romantics, and mysterious Tarakaniv Fort. Then, you will explore the must-visit places of magnificent Lviv, including UNESCO-listed Lviv Old Town. Traveling further to Uzhhorod, you will spot three beautiful castles: Shenborn, St. Miklosh and Palanok near Mukacheve. The highlight of the tour is a visit of the Carpathian Mountains, Maniava Waterfall and Pochaiv Lavra.
This tour harmoniously combines historic landmarks with breathtaking natural sights, which makes it an ideal choice for travelers. Private tour ensures your guide’s full attention along the route. You will spend a wonderful time during a journey of the Western Ukraine.
Itinerary: Kyiv - Lviv (2 nights) - Uzhhorod (1 night) - Yeremche, Carpathians (2 nights) - Ternopil (1 night) - Kyiv
ItineraryDay 1: Kyiv - Tunnel of Love - Tarakaniv Fort - LvivStop At: Tunnel of Love, Rivne region, Klevan 33028 Ukraine
Departing from Kyiv in the morning you will visit two must-visit attractions – romantic Tunnel of Love and mysterious Tarakaniv Fort.
Tunnel of Love is a scenic leafy tunnel, amazing for taking photos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tarakaniv Fort, Dubno Ukraine
Tarakaniv Fort is a desolated fortification complex of the end of 19th century, located 70 km (43 mi) from the Tunnel of Love. It attracts adventure travelers from all over the world with its desolated stone galleries and hidden labyrinths.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Lviv
Day 2: Lviv - Sightseeing Stop At: Old Town, Lviv Ukraine
IUNESCO-listed Lviv Old Town is an architectural pearl, where every building has its story. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere of ancient city, walking through the cozy cobblestone streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lviv National Opera, 28 Svobody Avenue, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Explore exteriors of the Lviv Opera House
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rynok Square, Lviv 79039 Ukraine
Explore the heart of Lviv - a vivid Rynok Square
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Lviv City Hall, Rynok pl. 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Located on the market square
Stop At: Armenian Virgin Mary's Dormition Church, Virmenska vul. 7, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Discover one of the most ancient churches of Lviv, built in 14th century and included on UNESCO list.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Boim Chapel, Katedralna Square, 1, Lviv 79008 Ukraine
Learn the history of this building
Stop At: Lviv High Castle, Castle Hill, Lviv Ukraine
High Castle Hill is a famous park that rises above the city. Once you climb to the top of the hill, you can contemplate bird’s-eye view panorama of Lviv.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Svyatogo Yura Cathedral, Svyatogo Yura Sq., 5, Lviv 79000 Ukraine
It is the main Greek Catholic Cathedral of Lviv and a wonderful example of Baroque architecture of 18th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Lviv
Day 3: Lviv – Shenbornov Castle – St. Miklos Castle –Uzhhogod (with wine tasting)Stop At: St. Miklosh Castle, Chinadievo Voloshina St, 53b, Chynadiyovo 89640 Ukraine
St. Miklos Castle in Chinadievo, famous for its legends and myths. The guides wear ancient costumes that makes you will like travelling in the Middle Ages.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castle Shenbornov, Village Karpaty, Karpaty 89641 Ukraine
Explore the exteriors of Shenbornov Castle, built in the 19th century as a hunting lodge of the counts Shenbornov. Today, a sanatorium “Karpaty” operates in this castle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uzhhorod Castle. Transcarpathian Regional History Museum, Kapitulna vul. 33, Uzhhorod 88000 Ukraine
A historical heart of Uzhhorod Town
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Uzh River, Uzhhorod Ukraine
Charming River in Uzhhorod Town
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pedestrian Bridge, Across Uzh River, between Petefi Square and Teatralna Square, Uzhhorod Ukraine
A nice bridge across Uzh River
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Korzo Street, Uzhhorod Ukraine
Central Street of Uzhhorod Town
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Uzhhorod
Day 4: Uzhhorod – Mukacheve – Palanok Castle – Iza – Rakhiv (geographical center of Europe) –YaremcheStop At: Palanok Castle, Kurucev ln 5, Mukacheve 89600 Ukraine
Magnificent Castle on the hill near Mukacheve Town. This castle is one of the oldest in Ukraine but you won’t say it from the way it looks. Your guide will lead you to the observation deck of the Castle where you can admire a scenic view of the city.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Mukacheve Town Hall, 2 Pushkina Street, Mukacheve Ukraine
A charming building in a Centre of Mukacheve Town
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rakhiv, Rakhiv, Zakarpattia Oblast
Not far from the town of Rakhiv, the next interesting sight is located. The remarkable sign to a geographical center of Europe near Dilove village is the exact place, where travelers prefer to make numerous photos. In fact, this is one of several places in Europe that claim to be called the center of Europe. The breathtaking panorama of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve that you can admire here will be a pleasant bonus.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3-star hotel in Yaremche
Day 5: Yaremche – Verhovyna (visiting Hutsul locals)–YaremcheStop At: Probiy Waterfall, Petrasha Street, Yaremche 78501 Ukraine
Magnificent waterfall located right in Yaremche Town
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Bridge - Viaduct, D. Galitskogo St., Vorokhta, Yaremche 78595 Ukraine
An old bridge that is still in use
Stop At: House-museum Film Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, Zhabyevskiy Potok St. 3, Verkhovyna 78701 Ukraine
One of the most famous museums in Carpathian Mountains
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3 star hotel
Day 6: Yaremche –Kolomyia– Buchach – TernopilStop At: Pysanka Easter Egg Museum, V. Chornovil Ave 43, Kolomyia 78200 Ukraine
The biggest Pysanka Easter Egg Museum in Ukraine
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Buchach Basilian Fathers Monastery, A. Mitskevich st., 19, Buchach 48400 Ukraine
Greek Catholic Monastery located in a Centre of Buchach Town
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Buchach Castle Ruins, Zamkova Street, Buchach Ukraine
Place from where Buchach Town started
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Ternopil Pond, Yabluneva St., Ternopil Ukraine
A nice lake in a center of Ternopil
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: 3 stars hotel
Day 7: Ternopil – Zbarazh – Kremenets – Pochayiv – Dubno – Kyiv Stop At: Zbarazh Castle, 28 Bohdana Khmelnytskogo Street, Zbarazh Ukraine
Castle that was founded in 13th Century
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kremenets Castle, Mountain Bona, Kremenets Ukraine
Magnificent ruins located on Mountain Bona from where you can see a nice view to Kremenets Town
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jesuit Monastery and Collegium, Litseyna st., 1, Kremenets Ukraine
Very authentic building
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pochayiv Lavra, Vossoyedineniya St. 8, Pochayev 47025 Ukraine
A huge monastery
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dubno Castle, Zamkova St., 7A, Dubno 35600 Ukraine
An old Castle with a beautiful gates and a deep moan
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Start Time:
08:00 AM
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
All centrally located hotels or apartments in Kyiv
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.