Kyiv, Ukraine 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival and Explore Downtown Kyiv

  • Accommodation: Consider staying at the “Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv” for a luxurious experience or “Hostel Kiev” for budget travelers.

  • Activities: Visit Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti), St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, and the National Museum of Ukraine’s History. Take a leisurely walk along the Dnipro River promenade.

  • Food: For dinner, head to “Verhovyna” or “Kryvka”, both traditional Ukrainian restaurants offering delicious local cuisine.

  • Things to know: Kyiv is safe during the day, but it’s advisable to avoid walking alone in less touristy areas at night.

Day 2 - Historical Landmarks

  • Activities: Visit the Kyivo-Pecherska Lavra, a historic Orthodox monastery complex. Explore the Museum of the Great Patriotic War and the Andrew’s Descent (Andriivskiy Uzviz), filled with galleries, souvenir shops, and cafes.

  • Food: Lunch at “Varenyk Panchik” for Ukrainian dumplings. Dinner at “Karavai” offering a fusion of Ukrainian and Mediterranean cuisines.

Day 3 - Explore Parks and Museums

  • Activities: Spend the day at Mariyinsky Park, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, and the National Art Museum of Ukraine.

  • Food: Lunch at “Khata Ukrayina” for a variety of Ukrainian dishes. Dinner at “Dobroho Lyka”, a pet-friendly restaurant with a cozy atmosphere.

Day 4 - Day Trip to Chernobyl

  • Activities: Book a tour to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Remember, you need to book well in advance.

Day 5 - Leisure and Shopping

  • Activities: Visit Bessarabsky Market for shopping, Vozdukh Park, or take a boat trip on the Dnipro River.

  • Food: Lunch at “O’Kafe” offering international cuisine. Dinner at “Tayfun Döner”, a popular Turkish restaurant in Kyiv.

Day 6 - Last Minute Sightseeing and Departure

  • Activities: Visit any remaining sights you may have missed, such as the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra cave catacombs or the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II.

  • Food: Lunch at “Salyut” for a taste of Soviet cuisine. Departure.

Transportation: The city is well-connected by public transport, including trams, buses, and metro. A multi-trip card (Kyiv KART) can be purchased for unlimited travel on these modes. Taxis are also widely available.