Chisinau

Moldova, Chisinau region

2 nightsWed. Sep 10 - Fri. Sep 12

Chisinau is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Moldova. It is Moldova's main industrial and commercial center, and is located on the river Bic. Chisinau is the most economically prosperous locality in Moldova. Chisinau, as well as Moldova as a whole, still show signs of ethnic culture. While few people still wear traditional Moldavian attire, large public events often draw in such original costumes. In Chisinau there are several museums, including National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, Archaeology Museum,and National Museum of History of Moldova. Others attractions include Arch of Triumph, City Park, Stephen the Great Monument, and others.

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Uman

Ukraine, Cherkasy Oblast region

1 nightFri. Sep 12 - Sat. Sep 13

Uman is a city located in the Cherkasy Oblast (province) in central Ukraine, to the east of Vinnytsia. Located in the historical region of the eastern Podolia, the city rests on the banks of the Umanka River, and serves as the self-governing administrative center of the Uman Raion (district). Among Ukrainians, Uman is known for its depiction of the haidamak rebellions in Taras Shevchenko's longest of poems, Haidamaky ("The Haidamaks", 1843). The city is also a pilgrimage site for Breslov Hasidic Jews and a major center of gardening research containing the dendrological park Sofiyivka and the University of Gardening.

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Kiev

Ukraine, Kiev Oblast region

4 nightsSat. Sep 13 - Wed. Sep 17

Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population in July 2013 was 2,847,200, making Kiev the 8th largest city in Europe. Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. Notable sights include Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivskyy Descent, Mother Motherland Statue, Landscape Alley Park, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and much more.

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Vinnytsia

Ukraine, Vinnytsia Oblast region

2 nightsWed. Sep 17 - Fri. Sep 19

Vinnytsia is a city in west-central Ukraine, located on the banks of the Southern Bug. It is the administrative center of Vinnytsia Oblast and the largest city in the historic region of Podillia. A historic town known since Middle Ages and a former Soviet Cold War-airbase, Vinnytsia is now an industrial center (particularly, dominated by the Roshen corporation), a growing international IT-outsource center and the headquarters of the Ukrainian Air Force. The city is also home to the RPC Fort, the largest Ukrainian firearms manufacturer. Local attractions are Roshen Fountains, National Pirogov's Estate Museum, Mayak Waterpark, Museum of Retro Technology, and more.

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Kamianets-Podilskyi

Ukraine, Khmelnytskyi Oblast region

2 nightsFri. Sep 19 - Sun. Sep 21

Kamianets-Podilskyi is a city on the Smotrych River in western Ukraine, to the north-east of Chernivtsi. The first part of the city's dual name originates from kamin or kamen, meaning "stone" in the Old East Slavic language. The second part of the name relates to the historic region of Podolia of which Kamianets-Podilskyi is considered to be the historic capital. Its attractions include the castle, a Town Hall, and a nice historic center.

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Yaremche

Ukraine, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast region

2 nightsSun. Sep 21 - Tue. Sep 23

Yaremche is a city in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast (province) of west Ukraine. It is administratively incorporated as a town of oblast significance and is the center of Yaremche Municipality which includes the urban-type settlement of Vorokhta, a ski resort, and five other villages: Mykulychyn, Polianytsia, Tatariv, Voronenko, and Yablunytsia. The city is located at the altitude of around 580m above mean sea level. Yaremche hosts the headquarters of the nearby Carpathian National Nature Park. If you're in town, be sure to visit the lovely St. Elias Wooden Church.

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Slavske

Ukraine, Lviv Oblast region

2 nightsTue. Sep 23 - Thu. Sep 25

Slavske this is an urban-type settlement in Skole Raion, Lviv oblast, Ukraine. It's located 600m above sea level close to the city of Skole, 130km southwest of Lviv. Slavske is an urban village and a popular ski resort in the Skole Beskids range of the Carpathian mountains in western Ukraine. It's one of the biggest Ukrainian winter sports centers. Slavske first became known as a skiing center in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It reached the peak of its popularity during the Soviet era when it became the main training grounds of the USSR Olympic team. In summer, holiday makers engage in fishing as well as walking and riding excursions or berry and mushroom picking.

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Lviv

Ukraine, Lviv Oblast region

2 nightsThu. Sep 25 - Sat. Sep 27

Lviv the largest city in western Ukraine and the seventh largest city in the country overall, is one of the main cultural centers of Ukraine. Lviv was the center of the historical region of Galicia. The historical heart of the city, with its old buildings and cobblestone streets, survived Soviet and German occupations during the Second World War largely unscathed. Lviv is also a home to many world-class cultural institutions, including a philharmonic orchestra and the famous Lviv Theatre of Opera and Ballet. The historic city center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its main points of interest include the Market Square, St. George's Cathedral, Lviv High Castle, parks and other churches.

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Przemysl

Poland, Subcarpathian region

2 nightsSat. Sep 27 - Mon. Sep 29

Przemysl owes its long and rich history to the advantages of its geographic location. The city lies in an area connecting mountains and lowlands known as the Przemysl Gate, with open lines of transportation, and fertile soil. Important trade routes that connected the Middle Europe and Eastern Europe passed through Przemysl and ensured the city's importance, thus creating the glorious Polish city. Due to long and rich history of the city, there are many sights in and around Przemysl, of special interest to tourists, including the Old Town with Rynek, the main market square. Among the historic buildings and museums, opened to visitors, are the National Museum, the Museum of Bells and Pipes, the Great Przemysl Cathedral, and multiple other rich churches.

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Nowy Sacz

Poland, Lesser Poland region

3 nightsMon. Sep 29 - Thu. Oct 02

Nowy Sacz is a town in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship in southern Poland. It is the district capital of Nowy Sacz County, but is not included within the county. Founded on 8 November 1292, Nowy Sacz is one of the oldest towns in the Lesser Poland region. The town has many historic features, including one of the largest marketplaces in Europe with a large town hall, Saint Margaret's basilica, a 15th-century Gothic House, Nowy Sacz Castle, the Nowy Sacz Museum, and the Sadecki Ethnographic Park.

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Kosice

Slovakia, Kosice region

3 nightsThu. Oct 02 - Sun. Oct 05

Kosice is the biggest city in eastern Slovakia and in 2013 was the European Capital of Culture together with Marseille, France. It is the second largest city in Slovakia after the capital Bratislava. Being the economic and cultural center of eastern Slovakia, Kosice is the seat of three universities, various dioceses, and many museums, galleries, and theaters. The city has a well-preserved historical center, which is the largest among Slovak towns. Its thriving pedestrian zone is full of attractions, such as Slovakia's largest church, the St. Elisabeth Cathedral, aristocratic palaces, Catholic churches, and townsfolk's houses, as well as boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.

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Zakopane

Poland, Lesser Poland region

3 nightsSun. Oct 05 - Wed. Oct 08

Zakopane is a town in the extreme south of Poland near the border with Slovakia. It lies in a valley between the Tatra Mountains and Gubalowka Hill. The town is a center of Góral culture, is known informally as "the winter capital of Poland," and is a popular destination for mountaineering, skiing, and qualified tourism. In the winter, tourists are drawn to Zakopane for its excellent conditions for winter sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding. In the summer, tourists come to enjoy hiking, climbing, and spelunking. Many come to experience góral culture, which is rich and unique. Points of interest include the Koliba Villa, Jaszczurowka Chapel, and the Krupowki street.

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Krakow

Poland, Lesser Poland region

3 nightsWed. Oct 08 - Sat. Oct 11

Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century. It has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life. Major landmarks of the city include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the National Art Museum, and the medieval St Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. Krakow has 28 museums and public art galleries. Among them are the main branch of Poland's National Museum and the Czartoryski Museum, the latter featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt.

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Olomouc

Czech Republic, Moravia region

2 nightsSat. Oct 11 - Mon. Oct 13

Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. Located on the Morava River, the city is the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia. Olomouc contains several large squares, the chief of which is adorned with the Holy Trinity Column, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has numerous historic religious buildings with The most prominent being the Saint Wenceslas Cathedral. Other landmarks in town are the 15th century town hall and six Baroque fountains.

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Czestochowa

Poland, Silesian region

2 nightsMon. Oct 13 - Wed. Oct 15

Czestochowa is a city in southern Poland on the Warta River with 240,027 inhabitants, and is 13th most populous city in Poland, as well as the largest economic, cultural and administrative hub in the northern part of the Silesian Voivodeship. The city is well known for the famous Pauline monastery of Jasna Gora, which is the home of the Black Madonna painting. Every year, millions of pilgrims from all over the world come to Czestochowa to see it.

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Sandomierz

Poland, Swietokrzyskie region

2 nightsWed. Oct 15 - Fri. Oct 17

Sandomierz is a town in south-eastern Poland, situated in the Swietokrzyskie Voivodeship. It is the capital of Sandomierz County, and in the past, used to be one of the most important urban centers not only of Lesser Poland, but also of the whole country. Sandomierz is known for its Old Town, which is a major tourist attraction. Other places of note are the Sandomierz castle, the main market square, the Sandomierz cathedral, and the Sandomierz synagogue.

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Lublin

Poland, Lublin region

2 nightsFri. Oct 17 - Sun. Oct 19

Lublin is the ninth largest city in Poland and the second largest city of Lesser Poland. It is the capital of Lublin Voivodeship, and not only the largest city in eastern Poland, but also serves as an important regional cultural capital. Since accession of Poland into the EU, Lublin has been called the "Gate to the East". Since then, many important international events have taken place here, involving Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Russian and Belarusian artists, researchers and politicians. Its main sights include the Majdanek State Museum, theaters and cabarets, multitude of galleries, and the Old Town.

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Brest

Belarus, Brest region

2 nightsSun. Oct 19 - Tue. Oct 21

Brest, formerly also Brest-on-the-Bug and Brest-Litovsk, is a city in Belarus at the border with Poland opposite the Polish city of Terespol, where the Bug River and Mukhavets rivers meet. It is the capital city of the Brest voblast. The city of Brest is a historic site of many cultures. The city fortress was recognized by the Soviet Union as the Hero Fortress, a unique award. The city, during medieval times, was part of the Kingdom of Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian Empire, and USSR. Beyond the fortress, places of notice include the Brest Archaeological Museum, Brest Millennium Monument, Brest Railway Museum, and the city park.

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Grodno

Belarus, Grodno region

2 nightsTue. Oct 21 - Thu. Oct 23

Grodno or Hrodna is a city in western Belarus. It is located on the Neman close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania, andis the capital of Grodno Region and Grodno District. The modern city of Grodno originated as a small fortress and a fortified trading outpost maintained by the Rurikid princes on the border with the lands of the Baltic tribal union of the Yotvingians. The first reference to Grodno dates to 1005. The city is known for its architectural legacy, and includes Old and New castles in its attractions, Grodno State Museum of Religion History, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kalozha Church, Great Synagogue, and more.

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Bialystok

Poland, Podlaskie region

2 nightsThu. Oct 23 - Sat. Oct 25

Bialystok is the largest city in northeastern Poland and the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Located in the Bialystok Uplands on the banks of the Biala River, Bialystok ranks second in terms of population density, eleventh in population, and thirteenth in area, of the cities of Poland. Bialystok has traditionally been one of the leading centers of academic and artistic life in Podlaskie, and serves as one of the largest cultural centers in the Voivodeship. The attractions include the Branicki Palace, the Orthodox Cathedral, art and historical museums, various performance groups, and a wide variety of parks and green spaces.

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Lodz

Poland, Lodz region

2 nightsSat. Oct 25 - Mon. Oct 27

Lodz is the third-largest city in Poland. Located in the central part of the country, it is the capital of Lodz Voivodeship, and is approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Warsaw. Its main attractions include, the Piotrkowska Street, one of the longest commercial streets in the world; one of the best museums of modern art in Poland, Muzeum Sztuk; the Lunapark, an amusement park located near the city's zoo and botanical gardens; and a vast shopping center called "Manufaktura." In addition, Lodz's Jewish history can be traces in the Lodz Ghetto and the local Jewish Cemetery.

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