The optimal flight between London and Kyiv is operated by UIA, leaving Gatwick at lunchtime and returning from Kyiv early evening. BA  also operates daily services from Heathrow but this option would mean missing the river lunch on the final day. 

Chef Media Gourmet Tours is not liable and does not assume responsibility for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss to person or property arising out of any injury, accident, death, cancellation, delay, adjustment, or inconvenience as a result of inadvertence of any hotel, transportation carrier, restaurant, or other company or person rendering the services included in the tour or caused by weather, sickness, political situation, or negligent acts of any other tour participants or any other cause beyond the control of Chef Media Gourmet Tours.

Please advise if you have any dietary requiremnents when you confirm your booking.

Vegatarians are welcome.

The Kyiv tour begins on Thursday afternoon and ends on Monday afternoon. 

This tour is totally inclusive and therefore all hotel accommodation, meals including drinks served with the meal, and excursions are included in the price.

Flights to and from Kyiv are your only additional cost.

Accommodation is based on our recommendations, hotels chosen for their quality and style and located in central Kyiv. 

The Kyiv tour can accommodate between eight and 16 guests (max) with a guide-to-guest ratio of a minimum of one guide to four guests.

If you are planning an event for a larger group or would like a private tour organised, contact us for a customised proposal and quotation. All our tours can be booked as private events. 

The only reward sought by the team of guides is a satisfied guest. Tips for table staff is at the guest’s discretion according to international tradition.

Advance payment is required for all tours. We accept major credit cards.

Tours are charged in Sterling

If your are celebrating a special anniversary during the tour please let us know in advance so we can add in a little something extra to help you celebrate.

All of our tours are in English. Our guides are a combination of native English speakers and Ukrainians with excellent English. 

Children of a suitable age are very welcome but please remember the itinerary is designed for adults, with busy days and long-ish evenings. Parents or guardians need to be sure that a youngster can cope with the itinerary without disturbing fellow guests.

We recommend a mix of smart casual for evenings and casual for daytime. Wear comfortable shoes for the city walk and a walk in the woods. 

Kyiv and Ukraine enjoy a continental climate: thus winters are often harsh but beautiful while the summer is hot. June, July & August see hot, sunny days, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 30 degrees C.

We work with travel agents. Feel free to contact us to explore opportunities.

Bookings are considered final when Chef Media Gourmet Tours receives payment. Details in General terms & Conditions

Every itinerary is meticulously planned, but may be subject to change for reasons beyond our control, including: weather or third-party actions. In such an event, Chef Media Gourmet Tours has a “plan B” – an alternative venue of equal excellence.