Traveling by car from Kharkiv to Kyiv is not only a journey between the two largest cities of Ukraine, but also an opportunity to discover new picturesque and historically significant places that will make the trip truly exciting. Find out what places you should see on the way between these megacities to make the trip memorable for a long time

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We offer you to consider the route from Kharkiv to Kyiv, which is safe and at the same time makes it possible to make any trip along this route truly touristy. The total length of the route is about 480 km, which makes it ideal for a road trip with several pleasant stops. Let us tell you more about these stops.

Krasnokutsk. Krasnokutsk Arboretum - 13 hectares of exotic plants

Starting your trip from Kharkiv to Kyiv, plan your first stop in Krasnokutsk, which is located about 90 km from Kharkiv. Leaving the city, take the M03 highway west in the direction of Poltava and after about an hour of driving, turn onto the P46 highway and continue driving until you reach Krasnokutsk. This will take you to the Krasnokutsk Arboretum, one of the oldest arboretums in Ukraine, founded in the XVIII century.

Here, on an area of 13 hectares, rare and even exotic trees and shrubs brought from different parts of the world grow, which you will not see anywhere else in Ukraine. Therefore, admiring the local nature and just relaxing under an exotic tree in the Krasnokutskyi arboretum will make your trip to Kyiv emotionally fulfilling.

Poltava. Ivanova Gora and Biletsky Plavni: spirituality and landscapes of Poltava region

Poltava is a Ukrainian city that is a pleasure to drive through. And if you have time for a short stop, visit Ivanova Hora, where the Museum of the Battle of Poltava is located. This place has an important historical significance and guarantees an interesting pastime, and Ivanova Gora allows you to enjoy a unique view of Poltava.

Leaving Poltava for Dnipro, you can also plan a visit to Biletsky Plavni, a national nature park on the banks of the Dnipro River, where you can find yourself among unique flora and fauna.

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Lubny. Mgarsky Monastery - take a sip of spirituality before Kyiv

The Mgarsky Transfiguration Monastery near the town of Lubny is a spiritual center known throughout Ukraine. Passing through this city in the Poltava region, it makes tourist and aesthetic sense to visit it. Founded in the XVII century, this Orthodox monastery is surrounded by incredible landscapes that will set the mood and create a favorable atmosphere for travel.

Visitors to the monastery itself can enjoy the unique peace and quiet that is unique to monasteries, and take a walk, stopping by the small authentic churches on the monastery grounds.

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Pereyaslav. A reserve of impressions

To get to Pereyaslav, you need to continue on the M03 highway to Boryspil, and then take the T1027 highway in the direction of Pereyaslav. It is about 90 km from Lubny. And if you are already traveling to Kyiv on this highway, not visiting Pereiaslav means losing a lot of new travel experiences. This is an open-air museum city that always welcomes tourists and has a well-developed tourist infrastructure.

There are a huge number of museums here, including ethnographic, archaeological, and historical museums, but the most favorite tourist location in this city is the Pereiaslav National Reserve, where you can plunge into the history of Ukraine through the old buildings and exhibitions dedicated to the traditions and culture of different periods of life in Ukraine.

Kaharlyk. Kaharlyk Park - a place of tranquility and culture

The last stop before Kyiv may be Kaharlyk, a small town known primarily for its park, which was laid out in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Today, Kaharlyk Park is a monument of landscape art in Ukraine and remains one of the favorite vacation spots for both locals and tourists who often pass through the town. The park has beautiful alleys, lakes, and an old mansion that makes for great tourist photos.

So, the route from Kharkiv to Kyiv is not just a road, but also an opportunity to discover, see and experience unusual and unique parts of Ukraine. There are hundreds and even thousands of such places in Ukraine, and each of them offers tourists and guests something different, unusual, and special. Choose your tour on Visit Ukraine and make sure that Ukraine is a very touristy country.

Just a reminder. In Ukraine, 327 settlements were renamed as part of decommunization and de-Russification.