Akkerman Fortress - Step back in time to explore Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky, one of Ukraine’s oldest cities, and marvel at the Akkerman Fortress, a prime example of fortification architecture from the 13th to 15th centuries. Spanning 9 hectares, the fortress is shaped like an irregular polygon and originally featured three large courtyards, each with its own purpose and defensive system. The fortress is awe-inspiring in its scale, with defensive walls stretching approximately 2.5 km, heights ranging from 5 to 15 meters, and thicknesses between 1.5 and 5 meters. Despite numerous attacks over the centuries, Akkerman Fortress remains well-preserved today.
Cheese - The European cheese factory adheres to European standards, boasting authentic Dutch equipment and technologies, along with skilled and dedicated Ukrainian artisans. They use live fermentation starter from the Netherlands, which imparts a unique texture and cheesy flavor to their products. During your visit, you’ll learn all about the cheesemaking process, sample delicious varieties of cheese, and savor the exquisite local wine.
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- English-speaking guide service
- Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Akkerman Fortress entrance tickets
- Cheese dairy excursion and tasting
- Personal shopping
On this exclusive tour, you will experience a medieval stronghold, discover a cheese dairy, and tour a winery - all in one day! Your journey will take you to Akkerman Fortress where you will behold the main structures and learn about their resilience through numerous conflicts under the Moldovan, Ottoman, and Russian empires. Feast your eyes on the breathtaking sights of the river estuary from this point. Following this, we will proceed to the village of Shabo, where you will indulge in the mouth-watering local cheese and sip on a delightful local wine.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
