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Rising in the west of Moscow and flowing through Belarus and the Ukraine before emptying into the Black Sea, at 1,420 miles, the Dnieper is the third longest river in Europe.
Navigable for just 10 months of the year when it's not frozen, a river cruise provides a safe and secure way to visit this independent and fascinating country.
We cruise from the attractive city Kiev where you'll marvel at the massive Golden Gates of the Ukrainian capital, before journeying on to the more recent city of Odessa through gentle rolling countryside dotted with domes of village churches.
Perhaps best known in more recent times as the meeting place chosen by Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill to plan the famous 1945 peace treaty to end the Second World War, a cruise down the mighty Dnieper truly is a journey through history.
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Kiev
The ancient city of Kiev is renowned for its architectural heritage including the Pecherskaya, the oldest monastery in the Ukraine.
Sevastopol
This city was closed to the West until recently. In the Panorama Museum the siege of the city in the Crimean War comes vividly to life in the painted murals which line the walls of this circular building.
Odessa
Founded in 1794 by Catherine the Great, Odessa is a busy port. One of its most famous features is the Potemkin Steps which rise to a height of almost 500 feet from the sea to the upper town. Visit the Promenade or the acoustically perfect Opera House.
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Cherson
Founded in 1778 it was originally a riverside fortress. It is now the home of Catherine's Cathedral. | |
