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Guided Motorcycle Tour Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Moldova, Crimea & Romania
Discover more of Eastern Europe on a guided motorcycle tour starting from the city of Odessa, Ukraine. The city will impress you with its beautiful architecture and famous Potemkin Steps. From Odessa ride further East to visit historical castles and once a Top Secret nuclear submarine base in Balaclava. The fantastic views of the Black Sea will surprise and the Moldavian wine will delight. Spend 11 days on a fabulous motorcycle adventure in Eastern Europe.
Tour start: Odessa, Ukraine
Tour end: Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania
4 countries in 11-days: Ukraine, Transnistria, Moldova & Romania
Guided Motorcycle Tour Eastern Europe
Ukraine, Moldova & Crimea
Highlights:
- Potemkin Steps in Odessa, one of the most beautiful staircases of Europe
- Nuclear Submarine Top Secret Base in Balaclava, Crimea – a unique strategic site, the building could withstand a direct nuclear attack like Hiroshima (100 kilotons).
- Livadia Palace – home to the Yalta Conference, where Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin met to re-draw the map of Europe at the end of the World War II.
- Transnistria – visit a country that does not exist on the map
- Chisinau – the capital city of the Republic of Moldavia
- Voroneț Monastery – known as the Sistine Chapel of the East, a UNESCO world Heritage Site.
- Dracula’s Castle and its Coffin on Borgo Pass, built, in accordance to Bram Stoker’s imagination on the border between Transylvania and Moldova
Brief itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday, Odessa (Ukraine)
Welcome to Ukraine! Our English speaking guide, a motorcycle enthusiast, collects you from Odessa Airport.
Briefing and accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
Day 2, Monday, Odessa – Kobelov – Nikolaev – Cherson
Morning ride to Odessa Port to walk Potemkin Steps, one of the most beautiful staircases of Europe.
Ride to Nikolajev, an important cultural centre of Ukraine. Accommodation in Cherson in a 3* Hotel.
Day 3, Tuesday, Cherson – Novaja Kackovka – Jevpatoria
Morning ride to Novaja Kackovka, known as the Pearl of low Dnieper.
Continue riding to Jevpatoria, a major Ukrainian Black Sea Port. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
Day 4, Wednesday, Jevpatoria – Saki – Balaclava – Sevastopol – Bakhchisaraj – Sevastopol
Continue your journey to Balaclava, home of the Nuclear Submarine Top Secret Base.
Enjoy the Military Port in Sevastopol and visit the Panorama (Heroic Sevastopol Defence) Museum.
Accommodate in a 3* Hotel.
Day 5, Thursday, Sevastopol – Alupka – Yalta
Ride to Alupka, home of Vorontsov Palace. Continue your journey to Yalta, a memorable place in Worlds History.
Visit Livadia Palace. Accommodation in Yalta in a 3* Hotel.
Day 6, Friday, Yalta – Alushta – Sudak – Feodosija
Visit today the largest waterfall in the Crimea. Admire the waterfall and ride to Alushta to visit the Red Cave.
Accommodate in the Old City of Feodosija in a 3* Hotel.
Day 7, Saturday, Feodosija – Dzankoj – Cherson
Leave Feodosija behind.
Ride to Cherson, an important port on the Black Sea and home of a major ship-building industry.
Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
Day 8, Sunday, Cherson – Odessa (Ukraine) – Tiraspol (Transnistria) – Chisinau (Republic of Moldavia)
Leave Ukraine behind and step into a country that does not exist on the map – Transnistria.
Visit the city of Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria.
Continue your journey to Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldavia.
Day 9, Monday, Chisinau (Republic of Moldavia) – Iasi – Suceava (Romania)
Morning visit to one of the most famous winery in Moldavia – Cricova Cellars.
Visit the cellars and continue your journey to Romania. Accommodation in Suceava in a 3* Hotel.
Day 10, Tuesday, Suceava – Voroneț – Borgo Pass – Turda
Start your day with the most beautiful monastery of Bucovina, Voroneț, known as the Sistine Chapel of the East.
Head next for Dracula’s Castle on Borgo Pass. Spend the evening in Turda, accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
Day 11, Wednesday, Turda – Cluj Napoca
Say good bye to Romania. Transfer to Cluj Napoca Airport to catch your flight home.
The itinerary is complemented with excellent accommodation because the region offers charming hotels and cosy country inns.
This is an overview of the tour.
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Departure date:
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Price:
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| Departure Date | Motorcycle Model | Price per person (2 persons to one double room) |
Single room supplement |
| 11-day tour. Departure from Ukraine, Odessa Airport, 13.00 (GMT+02:00) | |||
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on request For the time being this tours is no longer available. |
Rider with BMW G650GS | € 3159 |
€ 489 |
| Rider with BMW F750GS | € 3679 |
€ 489 | |
| Rider with BMW F800GS | € 3359 |
€ 489 | |
| Rider with BMW F850GS | € 3809 |
€ 489 | |
| Rider with BMW R1200GS LC | € 3809 |
€ 489 | |
| Rider with BMW R1250GS | € 3949 |
€ 489 | |
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Special notes and Info
Guided Motorcycle Tour Europe
Ukraine, Moldova & Crimea
- Duration of the tour: 15 days
- Riding days: 13 days
- Total distance: Approximately 3160 km/ 1963miles
- Skill level: intermediate
- Lodging type: good quality Hotels
- Rides: on paved roads as well as on sections of gravel roads
- What to bring: Complete motorcycle gear with integral or flip up helmet
- Starting point: Sofia – capital city of Bulgaria
Where you’ll stay in this motorcycle tour
click here to see the selection of hotels we use during our motorcycle tours. The accommodation is chosen either for its convenient location in the centre of the city or in nature with amazing views.
Advice for Americans traveling abroad
According with U.S. government the following advice are to be followed:
Before you go
- Confirm your passport is valid for 6 months from when you think your trip will end. Don’t get stranded.
- Get comprehensive travel insurance to cover you and your gear. Get insurance that’s right for you and covers your activities in the places you’ll go. Remember, regardless of how healthy and fit you are, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.
- Consider your physical and mental health. Get advice from your doctor if you’re unsure.
- See your doctor or travel clinic 8 weeks before you go for a basic health check
- Check if your medication is legal and available in the places you’re going. Take enough of your prescribed medicines to last the whole trip. Carry copies of your prescription and a letter from your doctor.
- Tell your bank you’re travelling and check if your cards will work. Have several payment options.
- If you’ll drive overseas check out the local traffic laws and practices. You’re likely to need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as your US driver’s license.
- Share your itinerary with friends or family members. Give them copies of your passport
Travel insurance
Holidays don’t always go as planned. If you’re going overseas, travel insurance is as important as a passport. Without it, you or your family could suffer financially if things go wrong. No matter who you are, where you’re going and what you’re doing, get insurance.
Travel insurance is especially important if you need medical assistance. Healthcare overseas can be very expensive. Most countries won’t give you free care, or subsidies the cost of your care. You, or your insurer, must usually pay full price.
Travel Advice for Americans visiting Romania
Safety
Keep your personal belongings close. Lock hotel and train compartment doors from the inside.
Drink spiking is an issue, especially in Bucharest’s Old Town. Don’t accept food, drinks, gum or cigarettes from people you’ve just met.
Dating and marriage scams occur.
Only use ATM’s in banks, shops and shopping centers, especially at night. Always keep your credit card in sight. Be wary of people you’ve met online.
Local laws
Penalties for drug offences are severe. They can include jail sentences of up to 20 years.
By law, you must always carry photo ID. Keep your passport in a safe place. Carry a photocopy.
It’s illegal to take photos of airports, military sites or other secure locations.
It’s illegal to engage in sex work or have sexual relations with a person under 18.
Same-sex relationships are legal in Romania, but not widely accepted.
Local contacts:
You can get full consular help from the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest.
Please see below your detailed itinerary:
Itineraries
Day 1
Sunday, Odessa (Ukraine)
Welcome to Ukraine! Our English speaking guide, a motorcycle enthusiast, collects you from Odessa Airport. Founded by a decree of the Empress Catherine the Great in 1794, the city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea. Briefing and accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
Day 2
Monday, Odessa – Kobelov – Nikolaev – Cherson, about 225km – 3h40min
Morning ride to Odessa Port. Visit Potemkin Steps, one of the most beautiful staircases of Europe, made famous all over the world by director Eisenstein in the movie Battleship Potemkin. Enjoy a visit to the Vorontov Palace, a supreme work-of-art, the 19th Century palace and colonnade was built for Odessa governor Prince Mikhail Semyonovich Vorontsov. Ride to Nikolajev, an important cultural centre of Ukraine, laid out on a gridiron pattern of broad streets. Accommodation in Cherson in a 3* Hotel.
Day 3
Tuesday, Cherson – Novaja Kackovka – Jevpatoria 300km – 5h15min.
Morning ride to Novaja Kackovka. Recognized as the Monument of Architecture, the city is also known as the Pearl of low Dnieper. After a short tour of the city continue riding to Jevpatoria, a major Ukrainian Black Sea Port, home of several spas of mineral water, salt and mud lakes used for curative purposes. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
Day 4
Wednesday, Jevpatoria – Saki – Balaclava – Sevastopol – Bakhchisaraj – Sevastopol, about 225km – 3h35min
Continue your journey to Balaclava, home of the Nuclear Submarine Top Secret Base turned nowadays into a naval Museum. Hollowed out in a rock and covered by 56m of reinforced concrete, the submarine base is formed by combined underground water channel with a dry dock, repairing workshops, torpedoes and other weapon stores. In case of direct nuclear attack, the objective could resist a direct hit up to 100 kilotons power. Enjoy the Military Port in Sevastopol and visit the Panorama (Heroic Sevastopol Defence) Museum, a monument to the heroic defenders of Sevastopol in Crimea War, unleashed in the fight for the influence on the Middle East by Great Britain, France, Turkey and Sardinia against Russia. Ride to Bakhchisaraj and visit The Khan's Palace. Built in the 16th century, the palace became home to a succession of Crimean Khans. Head back to Sevastopol and accommodate in a 3* Hotel.
Day 5
Thursday, Sevastopol – Alupka – Yalta, about 140 km – 3hrs
Ride to Alupka, home of Vorontsov Palace. Constructed by serf-masters, in pseudo-gothic style with eastern style elements, the Palace-museum has original interiors, collections of painting, china, furniture, bronzes and cut-glass ware. Continue your journey to Yalta, a memorable place in Worlds History. Visit Livadia Palace – the summer residence of the last Russian Tsar, Nicholas II and his family. In February 1945 the palace became the place where the Crimean Conference of the Government executives of the anti-Hitler coalition countries took place (Stalin from USSR, Roosevelt from USA and Churchill from Great Britain). Chekhov's House (White Dacha), the place where famous Russian writer, Anton Chekhov, wrote many of his plays, and Swallow's Nest Castle are next on our agenda. Accommodation in Yalta in a 3* Hotel.
Day 6
Friday, Yalta – Alushta – Sudak – Feodosija, about 175 km – 3hrs
Visit today the largest waterfall in the Crimea – the Wuchang-su Water Fall, 98 meters height. The waterfall is particularly beautiful after a heavy rain, during spring time and when the snow melts in the mountains. Admire the waterfall and ride to Alushta to visit the Red Cave. The halls of the cave are 80 meters long and up to 30 meters high. It covers for 19% of the total length, 30% of the area and 13% of all cavities in Crimea. Sudak is your next destination with the ruins of The Genovese Fortress, dating back to 14th-15th centuries. Accommodate in the Old City of Feodosija in a 3* Hotel.
Day 7
Saturday, Feodosija – Dzankoj – Cherson, about 310 km – 5h25min
Leave Feodosija behind and ride to Cherson, an important port on the Black Sea and home of a major ship-building industry. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
Day 8
Sunday, Cherson – Odessa (Ukraine) –Tiraspol (Transnistria) – Chisinau (Republic of Moldavia), about 355km – 5h50min
Leave Ukraine behind and step into a country that does not exist on the map – Transnistria. Governed as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, Transnistria is a ghost country, an unrecognized state claiming the territory to the east of the river Dniester, the city of Bender and the localities situated on the west bank of the river. Visit the city of Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria. Continue your journey to Chisinau, the capital city of the Republic of Moldavia. Located on the river Bic, the city is a mixture of old and modern architectural styles. Accommodation in Chisinau in a 3* Hotel.
Day 9
Monday, Chisinau (Republic of Moldavia) – Iasi – Suceava (Romania), about 284 km – 5h riding
Morning visit to one of the most famous winery in Moldavia – Cricova Cellars. Located in Cricova, the winery boasts 120 kilometers of labyrinth roadways, some of them used for wine storage. Legend has it that in 1966 the astronaut Yuri Gagarin entered the wine cellars, re-emerging two days later (with assistance). Visit the cellars and continue your journey to Romania. Ride to Iasi, one of the most beautiful cities in the country, home of the Palace of Culture. A landmark of the city, the Palace, built in neo-gothic style, hosts the Moldavia National Museum. Visit Iasi and head to Suceava, the former capital of the Moldavian State and main residence of the Moldavian princes. Accommodation in Suceava in a 3* Hotel.
Day 10
Tuesday, Suceava – Voroneț – Borgo Pass – Turda, about 322km – 5h25min
Start your day with the most beautiful monastery of Bucovina, Voroneț, probably the most accomplished example of Moldavian architecture and painting, known as the Sistine Chapel of the East, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fame of Voroneț is due especially to its exterior painting realized on an inimitable blue background, and known throughout the world as the ''blue of Voroneț''. Head next for Dracula’s Castle on Borgo Pass, built in accordance to Bram Stoker’s imagination on the border between Transylvania and Moldavia. To test your courage, visit Dracula’s Coffin in the dungeon of the castle. Spend the evening in Turda, accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
Day 11
Wednesday, Turda – Cluj Napoca, about 40 km – 40 min
With a lot of memories and surely some regret say good bye to Romania. Transfer to Cluj Napoca Airport to catch your flight home.
Trip Includes
- Services of a professional English speaking guide, a motorcycle enthusiast
- Accommodation: 2 nights in 4* hotels, 8 nights in 3* hotels
- Meals: 10 breakfasts
- Motorcyclist English speaking guide
- transfer from/to the Airport
- Transportation: BMW motorcycle of your choice
Trip Excludes
- Gas
- road taxes
- parking
- entry fees to the mentioned tourist attractions
- lunches and dinners
- beverages
- individual activities
- plane ticket
- airport fees
- photo, video tax
- other not mentioned
Reservations are required. We recommend booking early as tours are often sold out well in advance. You can make a reservations on-line. In case of making reservations by phone please call toll-free: 866 376 6183 (US). You can also make reservations by fax - download and complete the booking form and send it by fax to: 0040-364-405641 or by e-mail!
We require an advance deposit of 30% of the tour price. When you make the reservation online you will be required to pay the deposit. You will receive an automatic response with your Holiday Booking Reference. Once the advance deposit is registered with our accounts we proceed with the reservation for the requested services and issue the Confirmation Letter + Paid Invoice (once the amount is registered with our accounts).
The final payment is due 65 days prior departure. ( After the final payment is made we will issue Travel Voucher). Should the booking be made within 65 days prior to tour departure, entire tour cost is requested at the time of booking. To read Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live’s Terms and Conditions please visit us on line at: https://motorcycle-tours-europe.us/terms-conditions/
The client is at all time entitled to cancel the Travel Contract, but must pay Adventure Motorcycle Tours a cancellation charge as stipulated below: 89 days or more prior to departure 90 EURO per person / per tour cancellation fee; 88–61 days, loss of deposit. 60–31 days will be subject to 50% of tour price; 30 days or less will be subject to 100% of tour price.
Our tours include the services of English-speaking guides. German, French, Hungarian and Hebrew-speaking guide are also available, on request.
We can design an itinerary at a time that suits you, to your own comfort levels and within your own budget. Please send your request by e-mail or by fax.
For this tour a minimum of 3 participants is required.
The tour has audience targets motorcycle riders interested in riding the best motorcycle roads in the area visited. Group size can be between 4-14 people. Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live is member of the responsible travel network and we are committed to operating a travel policy that is supportive of local economies, cultures and the environment. We operate our tours with small groups in order to minimize the negative impact on the environment and allow our guests to interact more easily with the locals, facilitate the communication with the guide. The average age of group is, most of the time, between 35-60.
We do not provide individual tickets for rail, air, boat or ferry.
A minimum age of 16 years is required for passengers on non-family programs, unless otherwise indicated on the individual tour page. A client under 18 years of age and travelling alone during the tour period shall provide Adventure Motorcycle Tours with written consent of his/her guardian. Clients under 16 years of age can travel in the support car if one is provided but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We only accept VISA and MASTERCARD. Please select only these two types of credit cards for the online payment.
If you pay on-line using our secure internet booking form your credit card can hold any type of currency, the amount of money to be taken will be exchanged in EURO by your bank, at their rate. We accept RON and EURO for offline credit card payment and wire transfer.
Yes, we do offer discounts provided they travel as a group; Contact us
Yes, depending on the number of your group. Contact us
Local Costs in a 3* restaurant: Soft Drink: $1.3; Beer: $1.7; Bottle of Wine: $8.7 - $18, 3 course dinner: $13.28 - $18.11. In shops these products can be 50% cheaper.
Our prices include the online secure payment commissions. However depending on your bank some commissions may occur for international money transfer. Please check with your bank!
In case we’ll have a full house situation at one of the hotels, an accommodation of an equal classification or better will be booked for you. In case of closed roads due to bad weather, working situations or dangerous weather conditions the itinerary could suffer changes.
Please follow our recommendation on How to arrive (heading found for any of our holidays at the Special notes and info section at the end of the tour page). Our guide will expect you with a Transylvania Live sign. In the unfortunate case of a flight being lost or delayed and prevent you in this way from getting to your meting point in good time, please call 0040 726253 356.
Our tour fares are based on two in one hotel room. For occupancy by one person, the "single supplement" cost specified in each itinerary will be required.
If you travel alone you have to book the tour with a single supplement; if you wish to book a double room which you want to share with another traveler, we’ll do our best to make all arrangements, but in case this is not possible, you’ll have to pay the single supplement; however it is our strongest recommendation to book the tour with a single supplement when travelling alone.
Yes, also gluten-free, vegan. When you make the reservation of your tour please do not forget to fill in this information at Dietary Restrictions section.
Ukraine tourist visa is not required for citizens of U.S. for a stay up to 90 days. – a passport is all you need.
All countries have their own visa requirements, which may change at short notice. However, please check with your local embassy or consulate for the very latest information for your nationality. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have all necessary visas for your travels. Try to obtain your visas before departing from your home country as it’s much easier than abroad.
Ukraine currency is hryvnia, code: UAH). You can bring some euro or US dollars and you can change here the amount of money you need (advisable due to the lower exchange rate). Credit cards are accepted in large hotels, restaurants and malls. ATM machines are available at banks, airports and shopping centers all over the country. (except in remote areas or villages). Foreign currencies may be exchanged at banks or authorized exchange offices. International airports and larger hotels also offer currency exchange services. The tour guide is also responsible for helping clients with money exchange; recommend the exchange offices which charge the lowest commission.
ATMs are available in all the cities; near by hotels, our guide will come with good advice and recommendations. MasterCard ATM Locater– Search by address and by airport https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support/find-nearest-atm.html Visa ATM Locator– Search by airport, city and country https://www.visa.com/atmlocator/#(page:home)
In Ukraine electric power in use is of 220 voltages, AC, usually 2 pronged.
2 x trousers/long skirts such as Colombia or Kathmandu 1 x shorts 1 x set of bathers 5 x t-shirts 1 x thermal set 1 x polar fleece/jumper/windcheater 5 x socks and underwear 1 good broad rimmed hat 1 x set of thongs/sandals/flip flops 1 x light walking boots complete motorcycle gear rain gear
Yes, every motorcycle has a safety and mechanical inspection prior to every rental. We have trained technicians on premises. All motorcycles are maintained to manufacturers' specifications and our technicians are very well acquainted with all rented bikes. Your safety is our #1 priority.
You must have a valid motorcycle license to rent a motorcycle from Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live. The license from your country is sufficient - you don't have to get an international drivers license.
All models have power outlets built into the fairing that allow you to plug in your Global Positioning Unit.
Certain vehicles provide for lockable storage.
Yes, Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live location offers safe and secure storage of your excess luggage and personal items during your tour.
Adventure Motorcycle Tours - Transylvania Live can provide you with a side-car motorcycle on request. Please contact us for more details.
Adventure Motorcycle Tours – Transylvania Live has a good selection of helmets, gloves or rain suites for rent. Please note that the rental of these accessories depends upon availability. However we suggest you bring your own for fitment and comfort. Prices: 2-3 days – EURO 10 /day 4-6 days – EURO 8/ day 7-14 days – EURO 6/day Over 14 days – EURO 5/day
Yes, for your own safety, and per Romanian law, both you and your passenger are required to wear a certified helmet at all times when you ride our motorcycle.
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