11 days in Kyiv (Kiev) Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra and St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kyiv (Kiev): Novi Petrivtsi (Battle for Kyiv 1943 National Museum & Mezhyhirya Residence Museum), Pereiaslav-Khmelnytskyi (Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Srednyaya Naddnepryanshchina & Ethnical Historical and Ethnographic Reserve Pereyaslav) and Nativity of the Virgin Cathedral (in Kozelets). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Sophia's Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, see the interesting displays at Pirogovo Open-Air Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Andrew's Church.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Kyiv (Kiev) trip planning site.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Kiev Zhuliany International Airport and Boryspil International Airport. In May in Kyiv (Kiev), expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.