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Things are heating up!
So, what better time to think about cooling things down?
High temperatures, big crowds, elevated prices – we get it! Summer travel isn’t always comfortable – so travel with us in winter instead!
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Ukraine is a winter wonderland destination, from the glistening lights of Lviv’s Christmas Markets, to the snowy Carpathian Mountains. Here are some of the incredible things you can experience in Ukraine this Winter.
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Shop on Ukraine's stunning Christmas Markets! From glistening Lviv to the markets in the snowy Carpathian Mountains - you won't be disappointed!
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Ukrainian Christmas Caroling! There's nothing quite like it, wherever you go in Ukraine in wintertime, you're bound to hear some sounds of angelic voices singing ancient tunes...
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Read on for some more great experiences...
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Christmas in itself is a magical experience, but Ukrainian Christmas takes it to the next level! The festive customs in Ukraine have remained unchanged for centuries. From ancient carols, to quaint traditions and folk tales. Locals make traditional dumplings “varenyky” and “borshch” beetroot soup in preparation for a traditional Christmas Eve meal, or “Sviata Vecherya”.
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Christmas Eve in Ukraine is a colourful and fascinating event, rich in traditions and delicious dishes! The
One tradition is that you can't start eating the meal until the first star is seen in the sky! Once the star is spotted, the family comes together to eat the special meal. After the meal, people love to sing carols or 'Koliadky'. They can be sung around the table or you might go out caroling in the streets. The Ukrainian carol 'Shchedryk' is where the popular 'Carol of the Bells' came from!
PLUS! When you come to celebrate Christmas in Ukraine with us, you actually get 2 Christmases! What's not to like?!
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December 30 - January 11, 2021-2022 / 2022-2023
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!
Experience a traditional Christmas Eve Dinner, with all the trimmings, and celebrate Christmas Day in a symphony of colour and carols on our Christmas in Ukraine Tour!
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Ukraine may not be top of your list when it comes to a skiing holiday destination – but it should be! Namely the biggest and best resort in Eastern Europe – Bukovel. It is not only the most popular ski resort in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains, but is also the largest ski resort in Eastern Europe, and in our opinion – the most beautiful! Think snowy mountain peaks, skiing trails and incredible views over the beautiful Carpathian Mountains...
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Bukovel currently boasts 16 ski lifts with 60 km of tracks, of varying difficulties, where you can ski or snowboard to your hearts delight! The Bukovel Ski School also offers lessons for learners of all abilities. But the resort is not just for skiing! You can try all kinds of winter activities, from tobogganing, ziplining, sledding, or just hiking in the scenic snowy mountains. This contained resort is home to cosy cabins, spas, restaurants and bars, and even its own Christmas Markets, so you don’t have to go far to find something to do or a place to relax and enjoy the views!
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December 12-19, 2021 | December 11-18, 2022
Ski on the Biggest Ski Resort in Eastern Europe, on our Bukovel Ski Trip!
Enjoy skiing or snowboarding in wintery Bukovel, before marvelling at the colourful spectacle of the Christmas Winter Markets in Lviv.
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Ukrainian New Year, or “Malanka” is more than a party with fireworks and champagne - it is a hypnotic festival of colour, culture and tradition – it’s a feast for all your senses!
This celebration is so deeply embedded in Ukrainian identity and culture, that no one is quite sure exactly where it came from or how old it is, but over time it has developed and evolved from a variation of a Pagan celebration, to a huge New Year celebration.
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The main event of this celebration is a parade through the village of Krasnoilsk. The entire village turns out on New Years Eve, which falls on January 13th, to celebrate this festivity. The celebrations start at nightfall on the 13th and continue through the night into the day of the 14th – New Years Day. This experience will blow you away – the people and parade seem to have come from a parallel world in a pageant of brightly coloured costumes and bewitching performances.
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January 3 to January 17, 2022 / 2023
Celebrate Malanka in Ukraine this year, celebrate Ukrainian New Years 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! Celebrate a traditional Ukrainian Christmas in the wintery Carpathian Mountains, before marvelling at the colourful spectacle of the Malanka Festival in Chernivtsi.
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Christmas Markets are the best way to get into the winter spirit.
Christmas shopping, good food and mulled wine - what more do you need?! And Ukraine’s Christmas Markets are no exception.
There are a wide variety of unique markets across the country, from Lviv’s glistening markets, to the charm of the snowy Carpathian Mountains and the famous Kosiv Bazaar. Shop for handmade gifts, or try delicious sweets and donuts sold from wooden huts. Listen to Christmas carols, skate on ice rinks, try some sweet punch or fragrant mulled wine, while snacking on grilled German sausages.
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Experience the world famous Ukrainian Christmas Markets on our brand new Tour!
You’ll have the opportunity to shop for a wide variety of handmade gifts, from pottery to embroidered blouses, tree ornaments to thick woollen socks, jewellery to children’s toys. Sip on mulled wine or taste some nalyvky (liqueurs), while wandering the cobblestoned streets under the glistening lights. This will be a trip to remember!
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BESPOKE TOUR: Choose your own dates
Experience the world famous Ukrainian Christmas Markets!
You’ll have the opportunity to shop for a wide variety of handmade gifts, from pottery to embroidered blouses, tree ornaments to thick woollen socks, jewellery to children’s toys. Sip on mulled wine or taste some nalyvky (liqueurs), while wandering the cobblestoned streets under the glistening lights. This will be a trip to remember!
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Choose one of our handcrafted small group tours, filled with exclusive experiences, that will make your winter trip, one of a kind.
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Customised tours available.
Our trip planners are ready to start planning future trips, today!
Contact info@cobblestonefreeway.ca for more information.
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