11 days in Kyiv (Kiev) & Lviv Itinerary

The center of East Slavic culture, Kiev boasts centuries of eclectic art, architecture, and history.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Rodina Mat (Motherland) as well as Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Kyiv (Kiev) tour itinerary builder.

Chicago, USA to Kyiv (Kiev) is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Chicago to Kyiv (Kiev) due to the time zone difference. May in Kyiv (Kiev) sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 52°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Lviv.

Instead of Soviet buildings typical of Ukraine, Lviv boasts a charming Central European-style old town with World Heritage Site status.

You've added Yard of Lost Toys, Stryisky Park, Lviv High Castle, and other attractions to your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Church of St. Andrew and Church of the Jesuits. Get some historical perspective at The House of Scientists and Church of Sts. Olha and Elizabeth. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staroyevryeiska Street, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Inventors of Petroleum Lamp, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nicholas Church.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Lviv route maker app.

You can take a train from Kyiv (Kiev) to Lviv in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) in May since evenings lows in Lviv dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel back home.