Kiev (Kyiv) Sightseeing Walk Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

Chernihiv Sightseeing Walk Tour

Pandemic traveling in Ukraine doesn't have that much difference compared before, only mask is needed to wear in public transportation, mask in city walking is not mandatory. My usual way of dealing a self-guided walk is just check the google map and look for the tourist spots within the city. I'm only interested on awesome architectures, sightseeing the way of local living across the streets and cheap food trip. My routine is upon arrival from bus or train station and I have only one day allocated on this place, I placed my backpack in locker area then walk-out.

Kyiv or Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine. The city was founded on the banks of Dnipro River. The transliteration of the city's name from Ukrainian is "Kyiv", and this variation is now promoted in English language materials in Ukraine, international organizations and suggested for use in major English-speaking countries. The spelling of the city's name is a linguistic controversy, as it is argued by some that the long-established "Kiev" spelling is based on the Russian transliteration that was prevalent during the Soviet period and therefore is a reminder of Russian influence over Ukraine. 

https://wikitravel.org/en/Kyiv

Day 6: October 21, 2020 Wednesday / Kiev day 1

7th nasal/oral swab in 11 weeks PCR Test (96 hr)

ESCULAB (7am-6pm) 1,350

Kiev city tour ($60 = 1,698 UAH); KFC breakfast 103; beer nights 68

Kyiv Fortress, Motherland Monument, Pechersk Lavra, Friendship of National Arch, St. Michael's Monastery, St. Andrews Church, St Sofia Cathedral

TOTAL: 1,521 UAH

Day 8: October 23, 2020 Friday / Kiev day 2

0730H ETD Hostel; walk to Eskulab for PCR cert

McDonald's breakfast 65; lunch 93; dinner 175

Golden Gate, St Sofia Cathedral, St. Andrews Church, Friendship of National Arch, Trukhaniv Island, Independence Square

2200H ETD Enjoy Hostel; walk to Kiev Train Station

2300H ETA Kiev Train Station; Airport Express 80

TOTAL: 413 UAH

Kiev (Kyiv) Sightseeing Walk Tour

Chernihiv Sightseeing Walk Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

Poltava Sightseeing Walk Tour

Pandemic traveling in Ukraine doesn't have that much difference compared before, only mask is needed to wear in public transportation, mask in city walking is not mandatory. My usual way of dealing a self-guided walk is just check the google map and look for the tourist spots within the city. I'm only interested on awesome architectures, sightseeing the way of local living across the streets and cheap food trip. My routine is upon arrival from bus or train station and I have only one day allocated on this place, I placed my backpack in locker area then walk-out.

Chernihiv, located in the north of Central Ukraine, is one of the most ancient and most interesting cities of Ukraine known in the world primarily for its sacred Christian temples created over 1000 year's history of the city and being invaluable treasure of Ukrainian people.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Chernihiv

Day 7: October 22, 2020 Thursday / Chernihiv

0700H ETD Hostel; metro to Lisova Station 10

0730H ETD Kiev; van to Chernihiv 100

Chernihiv day tour ($20 = 560 UAH)

McDonald's breakfast 93; lunch 92

1430H ETD Chernihiv; van to Kiev 100

1630H ETA Kiev; Afternoon tour; dinner 68

Metro to Teatralna; Enjoy Hostel; Beer nights 80

TOTAL: 543 UAH

Chernihiv Sightseeing Walk Tour

Poltava Sightseeing Walk Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

Chernobyl (Pripyat) Day Tour

Pandemic traveling in Ukraine doesn't have that much difference compared before, only mask is needed to wear in public transportation, mask in city walking is not mandatory. My usual way of dealing a self-guided walk is just check the google map and look for the tourist spots within the city. I'm only interested on awesome architectures, sightseeing the way of local living across the streets and cheap food trip. My routine is upon arrival from bus or train station and I have only one day allocated on this place, I placed my backpack in locker area then walk-out.

Poltava is also called a cultural capital because of its colourful history and many famous Ukrainians who were born in Poltava. Native citizens often follow this idea, being proud of their city and calling it "a city where one wants to live in". Off course, trying to keep this rate: there are many sites of architecture, museums, universities, elementary schools, cinemas, theatres and so on. Apart from that, city is often referred as "green" as there are many parks, gardens and other recreational areas.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Poltava

Day 5: October 20, 2020 Tuesday / Poltava

0530H ETD Hostel; McDonald's breakfast 110

0645H ETD Kyiv Pasazhyrsky

0952H ETA Poltava Kyivska

Poltava day tour (9 hours); snacks 174

1943H ETD Poltava Kyivska

2300H ETA Kyiv Pasazhyrsky; metro to Teatralna

TOTAL: 284 UAH

Poltava Sightseeing Walk Tour

Chernobyl (Pripyat) Day Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

Odessa Sightseeing Walk Tour

I only booked this trip just two days before my intended date via this website. It is mandatory to confirm the booking in advance as my name together with my passport is needed to be registered prior arrival. This trip costs $99 for a day trip from 0800H to 2000H. Lunch worth $8 and Geiger Counter rental worth $10 is excluded, I paid total of $117. I paid 20% online and the remaining was in cash during the trip.

Chornobyl is located in Central Ukraine, near the border with Belarus; the location is infamous because of the nuclear meltdown. On April 26th, 1986, during a test to see how much power was needed to keep the No. 4 reactor operating in the event of a blackout, the Chornobyl Nuclear Station overheated and caused a steam explosion, releasing extremely dangerous amounts of radioactive chemicals into the air, which over time contaminated millions of square miles in dozens of European nations. It is estimated that thousands of deaths were directly caused by the meltdown, while still more people suffered from illnesses brought about by radiation exposure. The town closest to the No. 4 reactor was Pripyat, a city of 49,000 founded in 1970 to house workers from Chornobyl. Only about three kilometers from the plant, the entire city was forced to evacuate.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Chornobyl

Day 4: October 19, 2020 Monday / Chernobyl

0710H ETA Kyiv Pasazhyrsky; KFC 79

0800H ETD Kiev; Chernobyl day tour 2,500; With lunch and Geiger counter

2000H ETA Kiev; metro to Teatralna 20

Enjoy Hostel 5N 575 UAH

TOTAL: 3,174 UAH

Chernobyl (Pripyat) Day Tour

Odessa Sightseeing Walk Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

Lviv Sightseeing Walk Tour

Pandemic traveling in Ukraine doesn't have that much difference compared before, only mask is needed to wear in public transportation, mask in city walking is not mandatory. My usual way of dealing a self-guided walk is just check the google map and look for the tourist spots within the city. I'm only interested on awesome architectures, sightseeing the way of local living across the streets and cheap food trip. My routine is upon arrival from bus or train station and I have only one day allocated on this place, I placed my backpack in locker area then walk-out.

Odesa is a city of regional significance, one of the biggest in Ukraine. It used to be the most populous city in Ukraine in the second half of 19th century until it was beaten by Kyiv. Odesa is a warm water port that is usually regarded as tourist destination among Ukrainians for summer trips. Militarily it has a limited value. Turkey's control of the Dardanelles and Bosphorus has enabled NATO to control water traffic between Odesa and the Mediterranean Sea.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Odesa

Day 3: October 18, 2020 Sunday / Odessa

1004H ETA Odesa Holovna; look for locker 35

Odesa day tour (12 hours) $100 = 2,830 UAH

McDonald's breakfast 93; snacks / dinner 386

2223H ETD Odesa Holovna; 9 hr travel

TOTAL: 514 UAH

Odessa Sightseeing Walk Tour

Lviv Sightseeing Walk Tour

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

9-Days Solo Trip in Ukraine Main Itinerary 

Pandemic traveling in Ukraine doesn't have that much difference compared before, only mask is needed to wear in public transportation, mask in city walking is not mandatory. My usual way of dealing a self-guided walk is just check the google map and look for the tourist spots within the city. I'm only interested on awesome architectures, sightseeing the way of local living across the streets and cheap food trip. My routine is upon arrival from bus or train station and I have only one day allocated on this place, I placed my backpack in locker area then walk-out.

Lviv is one of the biggest cities of regional significance in Ukraine. It was a part of Poland until 1939 when it became part of Ukraine. It is currently the biggest city in the region and a major Ukrainian cultural center. The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Lviv

Day 1: October 16, 2020 Friday / Ukraine arrival

1830H ETD Kyiv Pasazhyrsky; 9.5 hr travel

TOTAL: 623 UAH

Day 2: October 17, 2020 Saturday / Lviv

0342H ETA Lviv; look for locker 35

Lviv day tour (17 hours) 

McDonald's breakfast 92; KFC lunch 82; Refreshments 40

2115H ETA Lviv train station

2141H ETD Lviv; 12.5 hr travel

TOTAL: 249 UAH

Lviv Sightseeing Walk Tour

How to Apply for Ukraine C-06 Tourist Visa as Philippine Passport Holder

an adventure of Pinoy backpacker in processing travel documents

* visa applied in the middle of 2nd wave of Covid19 pandemic
* 6 months validity after issuance with period of stay of under 90 days, multiple entry
* Ukraine’s MFA begins issuing e-Visas to Filipino starting from August 14, 2020
* Important link for Visa Applicants https://visitukraine.today/
* VFS Global is an authorized outsourced partner of accepting and processing visa applications.

Ukraine C-06 Multiple Visit Visa for 6 months (Sep. 2020 to Mar. 2021)

9 Days Solo Backpacking Trip in Autumn Ukraine

The last phase of my almost a month 2nd Wave of Pandemic Adventure

October 16 to October 24, 2020

My 113th country visited on my journey beyond #lakbay100, 92nd solo backpacking trip, 36th country in Europe and of course and usual budget do-it-yourself itinerary from arrival to departure. I did not research that much for this country due also on limited time and laziness.

Ukraine takes its roots from the establishment of the East Slavic state Kyivan Rus (IX-XIII centuries). Since then, Ukraine preserved its geographical location, capital and national customs (including Kyivan Rus state emblem). Ukraine first declared its sovereignty from the Soviet Union in July 1990 (And also in 1918). Following the results of a referendum in 1991 which indicated overwhelming popular support, the Ukraine's Parliament declared its Independence Day 24 August 1991.

https://wikitravel.org/en/Ukraine

9 Days Solo Backpacking Trip in Autumn Ukraine