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Ukraine tel: +380931684959 | +380933790111 | +380633790111
Israel Tel: +972548700200
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UmanEx (VIP Luxury Vans, Private Cars, Busses & Shuttles)
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Tel/Whatsapp: +380632223030 | Israel tel: +972737878148
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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #340 on: June 11, 2017, 05:40:54 PM »
Two more questions- Does anyone have the contact information for Hadyach (Haditch) and how to reserve a room to sleep at the hachnosas orchim near the ohel?
Also, does anyone know of reliable drivers who are well priced for taking people around Ukraine?

Is it worth contacting Uman Express and taking them to some of the kevorim? Are they cheaper?

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #341 on: June 13, 2017, 08:01:19 AM »
what about renting a car and driving in ukraine?

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #342 on: June 13, 2017, 08:53:10 AM »
what about renting a car and driving in ukraine?

I don't think it's worth it if a driver is so cheap there, and they drive like meshiguim, so I would be scared to drive there.
Especially that it takes hours to get to each place, you might as well sleep in the back.

We rented from שפיעכעלע a van, it was a luxury VIP van, it felt like business class, I don't remember the cost.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #343 on: June 13, 2017, 03:50:06 PM »
what about renting a car and driving in ukraine?
You may get harassed by the police for money.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #344 on: July 10, 2017, 12:08:11 AM »
Does anyone know of the other company that drives vans from the airport to mekoimos hakedoshim besides Uman Express?
Is it cheaper to use Uman Express or the other company?

Will they go to other places such as hadiach, hanipoli, neizihn, or is it cheaper and smarter to take a driver?

Any recommendations?

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #345 on: July 10, 2017, 12:08:49 AM »
Any advice of where to stay in St. Petersburg and where to go visit?
We are only there for one day.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #346 on: July 10, 2017, 12:32:00 AM »
Any advice of where to stay in St. Petersburg and where to go visit?
We are only there for one day.

A side note. I'm sure you know, a visa is required for may citizens (except Israel).

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #347 on: July 10, 2017, 08:31:19 AM »
Any advice of where to stay in St. Petersburg and where to go visit?
We are only there for one day.
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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #348 on: July 10, 2017, 08:54:14 AM »
Does anyone know of the other company that drives vans from the airport to mekoimos hakedoshim besides Uman Express?
Is it cheaper to use Uman Express or the other company?

Will they go to other places such as hadiach, hanipoli, neizihn, or is it cheaper and smarter to take a driver?

Any recommendations?
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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #349 on: July 10, 2017, 09:54:45 AM »
Thanks a lot for your replies. Yes, I know that it is expensive to get a visa for one day. But, we figure that we are not going back at this point. I will check out the van company that you suggested.
Thanks!

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #350 on: July 16, 2017, 04:12:57 PM »
Hi! Would anyone be able to comment on my itinerary and see if you have any recommendations?

I have a few questions:
Here is our itinerary: Would you make any changes?  Would you do anything in Kiev? If we wanted to go to Fastach is it out of our way and when would you go there?

Monday:
Pick up from the Airport we arrive at Kiev airport Aug. 7 at 2 pm we would like to go to Babi Yar, if it is not out of the way. We are iyh staying at Podol inn.  Is there any suggestions of something not to miss?


Tuesday:


1-We want to leave from Kiev 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, Morning Aug. 8 (from the Podol Inn)
and go to  Berditchev (2 hours) and  Mezhibuzh (2 hours 13 minutes) and stay in Mezhibuzh Tuesday night. (4 and half hours)

2-Wednesday, Aug. 10, We want to go from Mezhibuzh to Anipoloi and stay in zhitomir (or nearby)

3-On Thursday, Aug. 11, we would go from Zhitomir to Niezhin stay nearby thursday (any suggestions of where to stay?)

5-Friday- go from Niezhin to Hadiach

6-Sunday, Aug. 13 Hadiach in the morning we would like to leave to the Kiev airport

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #351 on: August 02, 2017, 09:55:47 AM »
HI Sorry for bothering!

We are iyh going to St Petersburg for a night.  Any suggestions where to stay if we don't have enough spg points? If we are using cash? We thought about W Marriott but they are sold out that night.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #352 on: August 02, 2017, 10:08:31 AM »
Why not search tripadvisor?

I stayed at the Ambassador Hotel back in 2010, but dont know the recent reviews of the place

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #353 on: September 24, 2017, 12:32:25 AM »
Considering that the Berdichyv Yartzeit is on 25 Tishrei/October 15, how would it be possible for one flying out of NYC to get to Berdichyv in time for the Yartzeit?

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #354 on: September 24, 2017, 12:47:33 AM »
Considering that the Berdichyv Yartzeit is on 25 Tishrei/October 15, how would it be possible for one flying out of NYC to get to Berdichyv in time for the Yartzeit?
Depending on how soon after yom tov you can leave, there should be several options.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #355 on: September 24, 2017, 02:05:03 AM »
Depending on how soon after yom tov you can leave, there should be several options.
PS232, the nonstop gets in at 05:05 and all connecting flights arrive later.  You then still need to drive to Berdychiv and arrive by 72, which is 07:26 PM.

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #356 on: December 29, 2017, 10:57:47 AM »
Hi! Would anyone be able to comment on my itinerary and see if you have any recommendations?

I have a few questions:
Here is our itinerary: Would you make any changes?  Would you do anything in Kiev? If we wanted to go to Fastach is it out of our way and when would you go there?

Monday:
Pick up from the Airport we arrive at Kiev airport Aug. 7 at 2 pm we would like to go to Babi Yar, if it is not out of the way. We are iyh staying at Podol inn.  Is there any suggestions of something not to miss?


Tuesday:


1-We want to leave from Kiev 12:00 noon, on Tuesday, Morning Aug. 8 (from the Podol Inn)
and go to  Berditchev (2 hours) and  Mezhibuzh (2 hours 13 minutes) and stay in Mezhibuzh Tuesday night. (4 and half hours)

2-Wednesday, Aug. 10, We want to go from Mezhibuzh to Anipoloi and stay in zhitomir (or nearby)

3-On Thursday, Aug. 11, we would go from Zhitomir to Niezhin stay nearby thursday (any suggestions of where to stay?)

5-Friday- go from Niezhin to Hadiach

6-Sunday, Aug. 13 Hadiach in the morning we would like to leave to the Kiev airport

How did this work out? Did you rent a car? driver?

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #358 on: March 06, 2018, 03:39:34 PM »
can someone recommend a driver in ukraine?
someone reliable, cheap, and decent car...

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Re: Russia & Ukraine Master Thread
« Reply #359 on: March 06, 2018, 04:10:35 PM »
can someone recommend a driver in ukraine?
someone reliable, cheap, and decent car...

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