Ukraine

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

3-Day Ukraine Itinerary

3 days
2 cities — Kyiv → Lviv
Best in May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

A perfect long-weekend snapshot of Ukraine. Ukraine, Eastern Europe's second-largest country, holds a rich Orthodox and Cossack heritage, golden-domed cathedrals, UNESCO World Heritage architecture, and a literary and artistic tradition spanning over a thousand years. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Kyiv

Kyiv

  • ▸ Saint Sophia Cathedral
  • ▸ Kyiv Pechersk Lavra

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, dates to the 5th century and was the center of Kyivan Rus', the medieval state from which Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus all trace part of their cultural origins

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Day 2 — Explore Kyiv

Kyiv

  • ▸ Babyn Yar
  • ▸ Maidan Nezalezhnosti
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Day 3 — Arrive in Lviv

Lviv

  • ▸ Rynok Square
  • ▸ Lviv Opera House

Lviv, the historic capital of western Ukraine, has a well-preserved old town inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting centuries under Polish-Lithuanian, Austro-Hungarian, and Ukrainian rule