Kiev, Ukraine 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Centre

  • Morning: Arrive at Boryspil International Airport (KBP). Check into your hotel (recommended: Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv for luxury, Leonardo Hotel Kiev City Center for mid-range, or Dnister Hotel for budget options).
  • Afternoon: Visit the Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), the heart of modern Kiev. Stroll around the nearby St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery and the Baroque-style Saint Sophia Cathedral, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Evening: Dine at KanaLOV for Ukrainian cuisine or Dumskaya 57 for contemporary dishes. Enjoy a relaxing evening walk along the scenic Dnipro River promenade.

Day 2: Museums & Parks

  • Morning: Visit the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War and the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine.
  • Afternoon: Explore the scenic Mariyinsky Park, and the adjacent Ukrainian State Museum of Theatre, Film and Television.
  • Evening: Have dinner at Varenyky Trypilska for traditional pierogies or Kyivskaya 14 for a variety of European cuisines.

Day 3: Religious Sites & Art Galleries

  • Morning: Visit the Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), a historic Orthodox Christian monastery complex with stunning catacombs and bell towers.
  • Afternoon: Explore the National Art Museum of Ukraine, housing over 60,000 works of art from Ukrainian and foreign artists.
  • Evening: Dine at Liberty Hall for international cuisine or Babylon'13 for Mediterranean dishes.

Day 4: Day Trip to Chernobyl

  • Early Morning: Take a guided tour to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, booking in advance through reputable tour operators such as Safety Zone or ChernobylWelcome.
  • Afternoon: Return to Kiev and relax at your hotel.
  • Evening: Have dinner at Krutyj Shliakh for Ukrainian cuisine or Gogol Food for modern Ukrainian dishes.

Day 5: Modern Kiev & Shopping

  • Morning: Visit the Museum of the Great Patriotic War on Victory Park, offering panoramic views of the city.
  • Afternoon: Explore the fashionable Obelisk Quarter and enjoy shopping at boutiques like Atelier 111 and Ukrainian Fashion Week.
  • Evening: Dine at Kvartal for a wide range of international cuisines or Vinograd for fine dining.

Day 6: Departure

  • Morning/Afternoon: Spend your last hours in Kiev exploring any missed attractions, souvenir shopping, or revisiting favorite spots.
  • Evening: Have a farewell dinner at Karavai for traditional Ukrainian food and live folk music, then head to the airport for your departure.