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Take a festive journey through Ukraine, from historical Lviv to the rolling hills of the Carpathian Mountains.
From the cobbled streets of Lviv, travel to the furthest edges of Western Ukraine to experience a snowy Orthodox Christmas in the highlands. As scenic as it is remote, travelling into the Carpathian Mountains feels like a true adventure. With difficult territory providing protection from the reaches of much USSR policy, the Hutsul people who live here remain remarkably traditional in dress and custom. You’ll get to spend an Orthodox Christmas eating, drinking and living with the locals in a traditional farmhouse, joining them for symbolic feasts and market trips.
- Start
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Finish
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Destination
- Ukraine
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Limited Edition
- Code
- PEOC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 1 review
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 4, Max 12
This trip won't be continuing in 2022
Why you'll love this trip
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Enjoy an unforgettable Orthodox Christmas Eve dinner with your hosts in the highlands, complete with candles, carols and more.
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See the historical and surprisingly beautiful town of Lviv lit up with lights for the festive season.
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Witness storybook scenes in the Carpathian Mountains, where forests of spruce and pine are dusted with powdery snow and rolling hills turn white in winter.
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Stay with a Hutsul family in a community where many still live their lives according to a mixture of Christianity, folklore and respect for nature.
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Head to the markets and watch some Vertep, a form of portable puppetry with a rich tradition as a form of political and social satire.
Is this trip right for you?
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Ukraine in January is very cold, particularly in the mountain regions we'll be travelling through. While the sight of powdery snow on hillsides is stunning, you'll need to pack clothing that is appropriate for an environment where temperatures can reach -5ËšC or below.
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Our accommodation in the Carpathian Mountains is basic, but comfortable and most importantly warm. The group will be spread across a number of cabins, a short walk from the main building where meals will be served.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Astoria or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer in Lviv
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
A group meeting will take place at 6 pm at your hotel. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception and ask them if you can’t find the meeting place. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.Accommodation
- Hotel Astoria or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lviv - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Guesthouse Goricvet or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Svirzh Castle
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Today's drive will be around 300km and will take about 5-6 hours (pure driving time). Of course there will be plenty of interesting stops along the way to stretch your legs and learn about the region's culture and history.Accommodation
- Guesthouse Goricvet or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Christmas Market Visit
- Christmas Carols
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Guesthouse Goricvet or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kryvorivnya Village Visit
- Hutsul Grazhda Visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Astoria or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Christmas Carols
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
6 breakfasts, 3 dinnersTransport
Private vehicleAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (3 nights), Farm stay (3 night)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer in Lviv
- Lviv - Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Svirzh Castle
- Christmas Market Visit
- Christmas Carols
- Kryvorivnya Village Visit
- Hutsul Grazhda Visit
Dates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip requires a minimum of four customers before we guarantee the departure. Please ensure you check the status of your departure prior to making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

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