17 days in Kyiv (Kiev) & Bukovel Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): admire the striking features of St. Sophia's Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra, and then admire the natural beauty at Grishko Central Botanical Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Mon): make a trip to Khreshchatyk, don't miss a visit to Andriyivski Uzviz, then walk around Mariinsky Park, then pause for some photo ops at Rodina Mat (Motherland), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Nicolas Cathedral.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kyiv (Kiev) driving holiday planner.

Kaunas, Lithuania to Kyiv (Kiev) is an approximately 11-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. January in Kyiv (Kiev) sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Tue) before leaving for Bukovel.

Explore hidden gems such as Mount Bukovel and Probiy Waterfall. Venture out of the city with trips to Vorokhta (Hoverla, Church of Nativity of Most Holy Mother of God, &more), Waterfall Guk (in Tatariv) and Girske Mini-Brewery (in Mykulychyn). Spend the 13th (Sun) exploring nature at Carpathian National Nature Park.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Bukovel trip app.

Drive from Kyiv (Kiev) to Bukovel in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In January in Bukovel, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.