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Akkerman Fortress and Shabo Wine Tasting Tour

Combine a visit of one of the most ancient cities of Ukraine – Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky with a tasting of best samples of Shabo wine on a fascinating day trip from Odessa. Step back in time exploring the Akkerman Fortress and learn intriguing facts from its history from your expert guide.

Live guide: English, Russian, Ukrainian

Duration: 9 hours

Private bus tour

Dates: every day (except Monday) upon request

Tour program

An amazing trip to the Akkerman Fortress and Shabo Wine Culture Center will start after picking you up from the hotel. During 2-hour journey from Odessa to the city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky your guide will provide you with an extra knowledge of the major events in the history of this ancient city.

The Akkerman Fortress is the exact cultural attraction that many people seek to see. Built in the XII-XV centuries, this famous fortress remains to be a perfect example of the medieval defensive construction. The olden part of the fortification, the Citadel, with its unique towers, bastions and long stone galleries, will pleasantly surprise you with its beauty and elegance. The stories about famous battles that took place here will bring you closer to the understanding of this glorious city’s history.

The further 2,5-hour tour to the Shabo Wine Culture Center with tasting will make the second part of the trip even more unforgettable. During the excursion of the wide terroir vineyards and the spacious cellars, you will find out more about the secrets of the finest wine making.

Tasting the different sorts of Shabo wine will be a pleasant bonus. Besides, you will be able to buy some wine at the Shabo brand shop. You will surely recall in your memory the entire trip’s bright moments during the way back to beautiful Odessa city, where the trip will be officially over.

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