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Experience ancient Ukrainian Christmas traditions!

Celebrate Christmas in Ukraine with us, amongst unique and ancient traditions, where the festive customs have remained unchanged for centuries - we guarantee you will see things you have never seen before, and will never see again! Join the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Lviv, before heading up into the snowy Carpathians for Ukrainian Christmas, to experience the taste and traditions of this quaint winter holiday - on this tour, you will see into the heart of this country and its vibrant culture. Take this tour with us, and you will see Christmas in a way you never thought possible!

Trip Details

13 days/12 nights | Lviv to Lviv

Tour Style: Signature

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Itinerary

Day
1-3
Lviv is a dreamy city, whose charm only grows at Christmas time. Experience winter in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. Skate in the ice rink in the main square and drink mulled wine while wandering the cobblestone streets under shimmering lights. Visit the lively Christmas Markets to sample some Ukrainian donuts, pick up some local delicacies, or shop for handmade gifts. Bring in the New Year the Lviv way, with celebrations going on across the city.
Day
4-5
Visit the charming capital of the Bukovyna region, Chernivtsi. This multicultural city is an eclectic mix of traditional dance rhythms, rich food and a variety of nationalities. See Chernivtsi’s stunning University - an ancient and magical collection of buildings, marked a UNESCO world heritage site, that will take you back in time when you step through its doors. Experience a unique performance by the incredibly talented Gerdan Ensemble, and sample some authentic Hutsul dishes – try some “banosh” – a maize base, usually served with a mushroom sauce, sour cream and “brynza” – sheep’s cheese! Trust us – it’s delicious!
Day
6-11
Join locals in the authentic village of Tulova. The locals are ready to welcome you into their village and show their culture and day-to-day life. We’ll make our own ‘borsch’ and ‘pyrohy’, learn carols and experience Christmas Ukrainian-style! Next, we travel into the Carpathian Mountains, home of the Hutsuls. Hutsulschyna is a wondrous place, full of colour and quirks, rich in customs and traditions. You’ll get to see Ukrainian Christmas as the locals have celebrated for centuries. Experience a traditional Christmas Eve Dinner, with all the trimmings, and celebrate Christmas Day in a symphony of colour and carols! Afterwards, enjoy the best the Carpathians have to offer – relax by a cosy fire, or take the option to go skiing, sledding, or hiking in the mountains with views over the snow-covered valleys. In the evening, we’ll party at a Hutsul Zabava (dance party) at one of the houses of the villagers!
Day
12-13
We will return to beautiful Lviv for a last few days of exploring, sightseeing, and some souvenir shopping on the Christmas Markets, before one last Ukrainian Zabava to end your trip with a bang!
map - Experience ancient Ukrainian Christmas traditions!

Highlights

Christmas Markets: shop on the stunning seasonal markets in Lviv
New Year: see in the New Year – Lviv style!
Cobblestone streets: explore the quaint and beautiful city of Lviv
Magical Buildings: marvel at the stunning University of Chernivtsi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Folk songs: hear the wonderful Gerdan Ensemble perform in Chernivtsi
Village visit: meet locals and learn to make ‘varenyky’ in the authentic Ukrainian village of Tulova
Rich Traditions: celebrate Christmas Eve in a remote Carpathian Village with a Hutsul family
Ancient Customs: join Ukrainian Christmas Day celebrations in Kryvorivnya
Snowy Slopes: visit the biggest ski resort in Eastern Europe - Bukovel
Cobblestone Exclusives: Attend private concerts, cultural events, and workshops exclusively for Cobblestone freeway travellers.

Our Signature Tours Include:

5 Star Transportation
Hand Selected Class Hotels
Two Meals per Day
All Entrance Fees

The Cobblestone Experience always includes:

Small Groups

16 people maximum. Sometimes fewer, but there’s never more. This allows for more intimate experiences and flexibility while on tour.

Village Visits

Learn about a country from its people. We get away from tourist traps and into the places where authentic life takes place.

Folk Performances

The best local folk performers playing for you. We ensure you have an intimate experience with local artists so you can live the culture.

Artisan Demonstrations

Participate or sit back and soak it up: learn traditions from the people who keep them alive.

Traditional Cuisine

Food is a central part of our journey, so we carefully choose each restaurant to ensure you get a variety of delicious local eats and great service.

Pacing

Time to breathe, digest and soak up the atmosphere. Ample opportunity to experience a place before moving to our next adventure.

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"The whole tour was a huge, larger than life experience, we learnt more than I ever expected and experience/saw things I didn't know even existed in this world."

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