Day trip to Vilkovo - Ukrainian Venice

Live guide: English, Russian, Ukrainian

Duration: 14 hours

Dates: from May till September

Take an exclusive tour to discover a hidden gem of Ukraine, the city of Vilkovo, and get acquainted with local people, their way of living, culture, and culinary traditions. Visit a unique Danube Biosphere Reserve where time stops and only peace, beauty, and nature does matter.

During the trip you will:

Have a sightseeing tour around the city and visit its main attractions
Discover the history of Vilkovo and learn more about the first settler
Travel to “0 km” of the Danube River where it flows into the Black Sea.
Enjoy the beauty of the unique Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
Find out more about the everyday life of Vilkovo’s fishermen and try mouthwatering local food and wine

Small-group Day trip to Vilkovo – Ukrainian Venice (price in Euro per person)

1 person – € 320
2 persons – € 200
3 persons – € 160
4 persons – € 140
5 persons – € 130
6 persons – € 120
7 persons – € 115
8 persons – € 110
9 persons – € 105
10 persons – € 102
11 persons – € 100
12 persons – € 97
13 persons – € 95
14 persons – € 92
15 persons – € 90

Private Day trip to Vilkovo – Ukrainian Venice (price in Euro per person)

1 person – € 830
2 persons – € 420
3 persons – € 320
4 persons – € 250
5 persons – € 190
6 persons – € 180
7 persons – € 160
8 persons – € 140
9 persons – € 130
10 persons – € 120
11 persons – € 110
12 persons – € 105
13 persons – € 100
14 persons – € 95
15 persons – € 90

Included highlights:

professional guide service
transportation services along the route
entrance tickets to Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
lunch
hotel pick-up and drop off

Exclusions:

gratuities (optional)

Vilkovo is one of a kind Ukrainian city in which streets are filled with water, and a boat is the most common means of transportation. The city was founded in the middle of the 18^th century on artificial islands and for a long time it was considered“The Edge of The Earth”. During the tour, you’ll find out more about the history of the city and its inhabitants, visit the most picturesque places and discover the beauty of the Danube river.

The tour starts at 7 a.m.from Odessa on a comfortable private vehicle; the trip will take about 3.5 hours. While traveling, you’ll learn a lot of interesting facts about Odessa regionand have a small stop near an ancient and picturesque Tatarbunary city.

Upon arrival, you’ll have a sightseeing walking tour with a professional local guide and discover the history of Vilkovo, visit its main attractions, and learn a lot about Old Believers. You’ll also have a pleasant stroll along its streets and channels.

The most exciting part of the tour is a cruise on the Danube river. You’ll visit its unique Biosphere Reserve which is inhabited by over 300 species of birds including a lot of endangered species and enjoy the beauty of its scenic nature. You’ll also travel to “0 km” – the place, where the Danube river meets the Black Sea.

On the way back you’ll have a stop on one of the most distinctive and beautiful islands. You’ll have lunch here with traditional fish soup, taste the local wine from the unique kind of grape that grows only in Vilkovo, and have a cup of aromatic herbal tea. After lunch,you’ll be able to walk around the island, take pictures in national costumes, swim,sunbathe or go fishing.

After such an exciting and eventful day, we’ll travel back to Odessa (approx. at 5 p.m.)

Destination: Odessa