Arrive at Kyiv International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel. Take some free time to refresh and settle in.

In the evening, enjoy a walking gastro tour through Kyiv’s vibrant city center. Visit and taste specialties in three local “1 €” bars and finish with a sweet stop at a charming chocolatery, where you can sample handcrafted Ukrainian chocolates.

This flavorful start to your journey introduces you to Kyiv’s modern street-food culture and its unique local character.

After yesterday’s active program, today offers a deep dive into Ukrainian history, culture, and traditional cuisine. You will visit the magnificent Museum of Ukrainian Architecture and Life, a 9.2-hectare open-air complex that recreates authentic Cossack settlements from the Kyivan Rus period.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by girls in traditional folk attire following the ancient bread-and-salt welcome ritual, symbolizing hospitality and respect.

Inside the Mamayeva Sloboda skansen, you will explore:

The fully operational wooden Church of the Holy Virgin
A traditional centurion’s manor
A historic tavern
Authentic Cossack cannons
Pottery and a working smithy
A wood mill and water mill
A picturesque pond with fish
A small apiary
The Cossack military office, and many other reconstructed structures
In addition to the guided cultural tour, you will participate in two culinary workshops, learning traditional cooking techniques and tasting authentic dishes.
You will also enjoy a tasting of Nalyvka, a local Ukrainian fruit-infused alcoholic drink, followed by a hearty Cossack lunch prepared according to traditional recipes.

This day combines heritage, craftsmanship, and cuisine, creating a rich and memorable cultural experience.

After discovering the secrets of traditional Ukrainian cuisine yesterday, today you will explore one of the most popular craft wineries in the Kyiv region. Here, you will learn about modern winemaking techniques, evaluate production quality, and taste a selection of the finest wines.

During the tour, you will:

Walk through the vineyards and learn about grape cultivation
Discover the intricacies of growing and harvesting grapes in the region
Explore the full production cycle of BIOLOGIST wines
Taste premium craft wine samples paired with cold ethnic-style snacks
In the evening, enjoy an engaging Mixology Tour at a central Kyiv restaurant. A professional bartender will guide you through mixing a themed set of cocktails, teaching you the fundamentals of balance, aroma, and presentation.

After the mixology experience, transfer to the Railway Station for your departure to Odesa aboard a night express train (travel time approximately 9 hours).

Arrive early morning at Odesa Railway Station, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an extra breakfast at the hotel before starting your day.

Later, take part in a panoramic gastro walking tour through Odesa’s historic city center. Explore charming streets, taste local specialties, and discover why Odesa’s culinary scene is famous across Ukraine.

After the tour, enjoy free time to relax, explore the seaside atmosphere, and gather energy for tomorrow’s program.

Today’s program includes three exceptional experiences that highlight the history, wine heritage, and artisanal food traditions of the Odesa region.

Point 1: Visit to Akkerman Fortress
Begin your day with a visit to the impressive Akkerman Fortress, a monumental historical and architectural landmark dating back to the 13th–15th centuries.
Its massive defensive walls and towers—remarkably preserved to this day—demonstrate how significant and nearly impregnable this medieval structure once was. These ancient stones hold countless stories, battles, and legends from centuries past.

Point 2: Visit to the Shabo Wine Culture Center
Continue to the renowned Shabo Wine Culture Center, where the rich traditions of winemaking are presented with depth and emotion.
Your guided tour with degustation gives you the opportunity to learn about the history of winemaking in the region and discover the distinctive character of the Shabo brand.

After the visit, enjoy a delicious local lunch at a nearby restaurant, featuring regional dishes perfect for pairing with local wines.

Point 3: Visit to a Craft Cheese Factory
Your final stop is a modern craft cheese factory that fully meets European quality standards and uses authentic Dutch technologies.
During the excursion, you will:

Explore the production process behind artisanal cheeses
Visit a small on-site farm where you can pet or feed the animals
Taste a selection of the finest cheese varieties
Learn how cheese should be served and how to appreciate its full flavor profile

Evening
Enjoy a free evening to relax or explore Odesa at your own pace.

Today you will immerse yourself in authentic Odesa cuisine and culinary traditions, followed by an exclusive visit to the famous Shustov Cognac Museum.

Odesa Culinary Workshop in a Traditional Courtyard
Begin your experience in a charming traditional Odesa courtyard, where music accompaniment, an entertaining host (MC), welcome drinks, and snacks will greet you.

The group will be divided into teams and take part in several hands-on culinary workshops at different cooking stations. Here you will learn to prepare iconic Odesa dishes, such as:

Odesa Fish Soup
Forshmak (a classic cold appetizer)
Black Sea Mussels
“Tsa-tsa” (a local hot delicacy made from small sea fish)
Culinary stations and dishes can be adjusted upon client request.

At the end of the workshop, enjoy an Odesa-style lunch featuring the dishes you prepared, accompanied by drinks.

Visit to the Shustov Cognac Museum
After some time to rest, continue your program with a visit to the renowned Shustov Cognac Museum, home to a completely unique collection dedicated to the craft of cognac production.
Cognac (brandy) is a mysterious drink whose creation has been surrounded by secrets for centuries. The museum—the only one of its kind in Ukraine—reveals these mysteries through rare exhibits dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

During your guided tour, you will:

Walk through atmospheric cellars where cognac and wine mature for years
Learn how high-quality cognac is produced, stored, and aged
Discover how to recognize and taste cognac properly
Understand how to enjoy the drink responsibly without the next morning’s effects
Your museum program includes:

Excursion with degustation
Creation of your own personal cognac blend
Visit to the Cognac Boutique
Access to the Art Space
This is a rare opportunity to learn from real industry professionals and deepen your appreciation of fine cognac.

Evening & Departure
Transfer to Odesa Railway Station for your overnight train to Lviv (travel time approximately 10 hours).

Arrive at Lviv Railway Station, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy an extra breakfast at the hotel before beginning your program.

Later, experience a panoramic walking gastro tour through Lviv’s atmospheric city center. Visit three cozy local coffee shops, each offering its own signature flavors, brewing traditions, and tasting experiences. Lviv is famous for its rich coffee heritage, and this tour immerses you in the aromas and stories that made the city Ukraine’s coffee capital.

After the tour, enjoy free time to relax, explore the evening city, and gather strength for tomorrow’s program.

After yesterday’s active program, today you will explore the rich cultural heritage and unique culinary traditions of the Lviv region.

Visit to Shevchenkivskyi Hai – Lviv’s Open-Air Museum
Begin your day at the Museum of Folk Architecture and Life – Shevchenkivskyi Hai, one of the largest open-air museums in Europe.
This remarkable complex represents traditional Ukrainian culture in its fullest form, showcasing authentic architecture, crafts, and everyday life from various historical regions of Ukraine.

As you walk through the museum grounds, you will step into a recreated microvillage featuring:

Traditional estates and farmsteads
Historic production facilities such as an oil mill, sawmill, apiary, and loom house
Numerous sacred structures including wooden churches and chapels — the largest such collection in the world
The museum offers a deep, immersive understanding of Ukrainian material and spiritual culture.

At the end of the excursion, enjoy a tasting of local delicacies, such as:

Artisanal cheeses
Traditional meat plates
Homemade pickles
Fresh juices
Honey-based products
Aromatic Carpathian tea
Homemade bread and other regional treats

Snail Farm Experience near Lviv
Next, travel to a nearby Snail Farm, where snails from the HELICIDAE family (genus Helix: Pomatia, Aspersa Maxima, Aspersa Müller) are bred and prepared. These locally farmed snails are supplied to top Ukrainian restaurants and exported internationally.

During your visit, you will:

Take a guided tour of the farm and learn about snail breeding
Taste a selection of gourmet snail dishes, including:

Snails with garlic sauce
Snails in olive oil with spices
Snails with mushrooms
Snails with Dorblu cheese
This day offers a perfect combination of culture, tradition, and innovative local gastronomy.

Today you will explore the authentic flavours of Western Ukraine through a series of unique tastings. Begin with a visit to the renowned Lvivarnya Beer Museum, where you will learn about the city’s centuries-old brewing traditions and taste a selection of Ukrainian craft beers.

Continue with a degustation of the famous “Nalyvky from Lviv” — traditional fruit-infused liqueurs that reflect the spirit and creativity of the region.

Your gastronomic experience will also include a set of Ukrainian delicacies made from salo, one of the country’s most iconic national products. This tasting introduces you to different varieties and flavour combinations, perfectly paired with local drinks.

In the evening, enjoy free time to relax and experience the charming atmosphere of night-time Lviv, with its cozy cafés, historic streets, and vibrant cultural scene.

Check out of your hotel (standard time: until 12:00).
Meet your guide and transfer to Lviv International Airport for your departure.