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UkraineCity BreaksThese three unique cities all havesomething very different to offer.For a typically Ukrainian experience,don’t miss out on the Great PatrioticWar Museum in Kiev, SALO in Lviv –a museum and restaurant dedicatedto the nation’s most popular snack ofcured pig fat, or watching the worldgo by from a café in Odessa’s seasidedistrict of Arkadia.KievLvivOdessaThe Capital and the largest city in Ukraine,Kiev is an important industrial, historicand cultural centre of Eastern Europe. Bebowled over by the cupolas of St Sophia’sCathedral, the city’s oldest church, and thebreathtaking colourful frescoes and mosaicswhich adorn the inside. Wander throughMaiden Nezalezhnosti, the scene of theOrange Revolution, and allow plenty of timeto discover the monastery, churches andunderground cave at Pecherska Lavra.Start your exploration in the 16th centurymarket square with its cobbled, windingroads, palaces, fountains, statues and myriadarchitectural styles including Baroque,Renaissance and Gothic. There is a churchon virtually every corner and the city boaststhe best museums and galleries in the country.Indulge in a cake in one of the many Viennesestylecoffee houses, then walk off your guiltby climbing up to Vysoki Zanok (High Castle)for stunning views across the city.Enjoy a warm welcome in relaxed Odessa.Promenade along Deribasivs’ka Street withits glorious monuments, shops, restaurantsand bars. Check out Shevchenko Park andVorontsov’s Palace, both with views of thesparkling Black Sea. Roam the catacombsunder the city before descending by cable carto the white sands of Otrada Beach. Banqueton fresh fish in a shore-side restaurant beforetaking in a performance in the Baroque andRococo Opera and Ballet Theatre.When to goThe month of May is always an interestingtime to visit Kiev. On Victory Day, the 9th, thewhole city lines the streets to commemoratethose who died in World War II and to witnessthe colourful pomp and ceremony of theparading military. Kiev Days Festival, usuallyon the last weekend of the month, sees Kievtransformed into an open-air stage, hostinglive concerts, dance performances andspectacular nightly firework displays.When to goLviv has been dubbed the ‘festival capital ofUkraine’ and you can expect to be met by atraditional celebration or wacky event whatevertime of year you visit. In January, the DoughnutFestival takes over the City Hall with folk musicwhile February’s Festival of Chocolate includesdemonstrations by master confectioners. InMay, the Medieval Culture Festival bringsknight tournaments, archery competitionsand Middle Ages merriment to the Old Town.When to goWith plenty of sun-drenched, sandy beaches,Odessa is a wonderful summer city breakdestination. In the winter months, the Operaand Ballet Theatre as well as the abundance ofmuseums ensures a cultural holiday whateverthe weather. The Two Days and Two nightsof New Music Festival held in late Aprilsees hundreds of musicians and composersdescend on Odessa to entertain the city withcutting edge performances.Hotel RusPrices from £380 pp twin shareSingle room supplement £81Hotel OperaPrices from £525 pp twin-shareSingle room supplement £171Hotel LondonskayaPrices from £620 pp twin-shareSingle room supplement £207You will feel as though you have steppedback into the Soviet era when you stay at thislarge throwback hotel. The service howeveris friendly and efficient, the room facilities aregood, including wifi access, and the hotel isextremely well located close to the main streetof the capital, Kreschatik, and the sights, shopsand restaurants.Located at the heart of Lviv, this Regentfavourite is handily situated in the OldTown close to all the sights, and only a fewmetres from the Opera House. The roomsare tastefully decorated and the facilities areexcellent. Head to the Panorama Restauranton the 7th floor for great views over thecentral city square.Spoil yourself with a stay at this exclusive19th century hotel, with its marble staircases,sparkling crystal chandeliers and stained-glasswindows. Located on the Seaside parkway,close to the Potemkim steps, this charminghotel is centrally located in the historic districtonly a few minutes from the Opera Houseand museums.PricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakfast, return flightsin economy class with Ukraine Internationaland all airport taxes. Contact a RegentSpecialist for prices for a 4* option staying atthe boutique Hotel Impressa.PricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakfast, return flightsin economy class with Ukraine Internationaland all airport taxes. Contact a RegentSpecialist for prices for a 3* option staying atthe Hotel Dnister.PricesPrices are per person and include 3 nightsaccommodation with breakfast, return flightsin economy class with Ukraine Internationaland all airport taxes. Contact a RegentSpecialist for prices for an alternative 4*option staying at Hotel Mozart.97Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent