45 days in Kyiv (Kiev), Tiraspol & Lviv Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Kyiv (Kiev): Bila Tserkva (House of Organ and Chamber Music & Oleksandriya Park) and Mezhyhirya Residence Museum (in Novi Petrivtsi). The adventure continues: get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Andrew's Church, pause for some photo ops at Rodina Mat (Motherland), and make a trip to Andriyivski Uzviz.

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Barcelona, Spain to Kyiv (Kiev) is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Kyiv (Kiev) due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in May, expect little chillier with lows of 13°C in Kyiv (Kiev). Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Tiraspol.

Tiraspol is internationally recognised as the second largest city in Moldova, but is effectively the capital and administrative centre of the unrecognised Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria). Change things up with these side-trips from Tiraspol: Castel Mimi Wine Resort (in Bulboaca) and Old Orhei Archeological Complex (in Trebujeni). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Bendery Fortress, ponder the world of politics at Supreme Soviet, explore the different monuments and memorials at Tighina Military Cemetery, and pause for some serene contemplation at The Christmas Cathedral.

To find maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Tiraspol trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Kyiv (Kiev) to Tiraspol takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Tue) 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.

Explore Lviv's surroundings by going to Chapel of Communist Repressions' Victims (in Zolochiv), Olesko Castle (in Olesko) and Pidhirtsi (Pidhirtsi Castle & Roman CatholicChurch of the Exaltation of St. Joseph). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Rynok Square, see the interesting displays at Pharmacy Museum, walk around Stryisky Park, and take a stroll through Old Town.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Tiraspol to Lviv in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Kyiv (Kiev).

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): pause for some photo ops at Hedgehog Monument, then pause for some photo ops at Princess Olha Monument, and then make a trip to Alley Named After the Heroes of Heavenly Hundred. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri): make a trip to Khreshchatyk, contemplate the long history of The House with Chimeras, then don't miss a visit to Liberman Mansion - Writers' Union House, then don't miss a visit to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, and finally appreciate the history behind Ant Monument.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kyiv (Kiev) trip tool.

Fly from Lviv to Kyiv (Kiev) in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.