18 days in Crimea Itinerary

Eupatoria or Yevpatoria is a city of regional significance in Crimea, a territory disputed between Ukraine (as the Autonomous Republic of Crimea) and Russia (as the Republic of Crimea) after Russia annexed Crimea in March 2014. Your inner history buff will appreciate Juma-Jami Mosque and Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Super Aqua Beach and Novofederovka Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Yevpatoriya side-trips: Church of St. Nicholas (in Yalta), St. Spirit Church (in Mykolaivka) and Pushkin Park (in Saki). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karaite Kenesa of Yevpatoria, don't miss a visit to Teatralnaya Square, admire the striking features of Armenian Church Surb Nikogaios, and view the masterpieces at The Harasho.

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Kiev, Ukraine to Yevpatoriya is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of shuttle, flight, and taxi. You can also drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sevastopol.

Situated between Ukraine and Russia, Sevastopol represents a laid-back coastal city with impressive naval history and a desirable microclimate for vacationers.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Bakhchisaryi Holy Dormition Monastery and Cave Town of Chufut-Kale. Change things up with these side-trips from Sevastopol: Mangup Kale fortress (in Khodzha Sala), Bakhchisaray (Fountain of Tears & Bakhchisaray Historical, Cultural and Archaeological Museum-Reserve) and Balaklava (Nazukina Embankment, Military History Museum of Fortifications Balaklava Underground Museum Complex, & more). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at The State Museum-Preserve Tauric Chersonese, appreciate the history behind Monument to the Flooded Ships in Sevastopol, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chersonesus St.Volodymyr Cathedral, and examine the collection at Sapun Mountain Assault Diorama.

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Traveling by car from Yevpatoriya to Sevastopol takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Alupka.

Alupka is a resort city located in the Crimean peninsula, currently subject to a territorial dispute between the Russian Federation and Ukraine (see 2014 Crimean crisis). On the 8th (Sat), learn more about the world around you at Vorontsov Palace and Park complex, then take in the awesome beauty at Ai-Petri, and then admire the natural beauty at Nikita Botanical Gardens. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Swallow's Nest, then don't miss a visit to Chekhov House & Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Lenin Embankment, and finally admire the striking features of Livadia Palace and Park Museum-Reserve.

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Traveling by car from Sevastopol to Alupka takes 1.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Sudak.

Sudak is a town, multiple former Eastern Orthodox bishopric and double Latin Catholic titular see. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sudak Fortress and Surb Khach Monastery. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at King's Beach and Meganom Beach Club. Get out of town with these interesting Sudak side-trips: Toplovsk Holy Trinity Paraskevievskiy Convent (in Uchebne) and Golitsyn Path (in Novyi Svit). And it doesn't end there: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Alchak, explore the striking landscape at Sakharnaya Golovka, admire all the interesting features of Crocodile Farm, and learn about winemaking at Novy Svet Winery.

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You can drive from Alupka to Sudak in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kerch.

Kerch is a city of regional significance on the Kerch Peninsula in the east of the Crimea. Visit Adzhimushkay Quarry and Church of St. John the Baptist for their historical value. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Beach Tatarka and Kerch City Beach SunDali. The adventure continues: make a trip to Memorial Complex in Honor of the Heroes Eltigen Marine, contemplate the long history of Fortress Kerch, delve into the distant past at Melek-Chesmenskiy Kurgan, and pause for some photo ops at Stella with Golden Griffon.

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Drive from Sudak to Kerch in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time (EET) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is usually a 1 hour difference. June in Kerch sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. On the 16th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.