EGGCESSORIES | 2020

Ever wondered how they celebrate Easter in Ukraine? Now you can see for yourself!

We will take you through modern cities and quiet mountain towns to experience the most important holiday in

the Ukrainian culture.

Make your own Easter eggs, bless a traditional Easter basket and enjoy a delicious Easter feast!

From big city lights to quaint mountain villages, you will experience the best of both worlds!

Here’s the 14-day itinerary Cobblestone Freeway suggests for your tour.

Day 1|Thursday, April 16: Arrive in Lviv (-/-/D)

Welcome to Lviv, a city that is the centre of the Galicia province and considered to be the cultural centre of Ukraine! Lvivians have always been very religious, and followed the ancient

Easter customs closely, so you’ll be able to observe that even in the

21st century Easter for the locals is one of the most significant

religious holidays!

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city.

After some time to freshen up we will take you for a walk around this ancient city with a modern vibe on a city

orientation.

In the evening, we’ll treat you to dinner in one of the many local restaurants. Accommodations: Number of Nights: ‘Rius’ Hotel 1 Night https://rius-hotel.lviv.ua/ Day 2|Friday, April 15: Lviv – Kosiv (B/L/-) In the morning, we’ll leave Galicia region for exploring the legendary Carpathians and their beautiful region of

Hutsulshchyna and all that it has to offer.

Upon arrival and check-in, we’ll treat you to lunch in the hotel restaurant!

Next up, we will meet with a famous local Pysanka artist Vira Borys who will show the true Hutsulshchyna

techniques in a workshop, and will reveal secrets about the symbolic aspects of Pysanka writing! No rush – get

inspired by nature and enjoy the process of creating new masterpieces!

April 16 – April 29, 2020 | 14 Days

Lviv – Kolomyya – Carpathians– Chernivtsi – Lviv

Sightseeing | Workshops | Celebrations | Cultural Experiences | Zabavas

Day 3 |Saturday, April 18: Kosiv (B/L/-)

On this day you’ll see something absolutely unique – early in the morning we will drive to the famous Kosiv

Crafts Market. Once a week vendors and craftsmen from the area get together to buy and sell art supplies,

embroidery, antiques, food products and even live animals! Pick up a basket, an embroidered shirt, and your

‘Paska’ (Easter bread) and you’re all set for this holiday!

Lunch after shopping.

Later on we will take a master class at woodcarver’s family home, we’ll see their works, watch how to carve a

traditional Hutsul Style cross for a necklace and have the opportunity to buy some souvenirs.

Afterwards, we’ll take you to the hotel, where we will take part in an ‘Easter Basket’ tutorial – learn all the

Easter holiday symbolism, traditions and superstitions!

Day 4|Sunday, April 19: Easter Celebration (B/L/-)

Hutsul Easter eggs represent a more colorful variety of Easter eggs.

Traditionally, they were decorated with geometric patterns combined with the tree of life (a branch with birds), Hutsul huts, horses, butterflies, fishes, and the like. Roses were also drawn on

pysanky of this region.

Are you ready to be inspired by traditions for the rest of the year?

If yes, then for Easter Sunday we’ll take you to one of the most traditional Carpathian villages, where you’ll be

able to learn more about the culture of the Hutsul people, Ukrainian ethnos with colourful traditions , and a place

of inspiration for artists and writers. Every village in the

Carpathians is famous for its craftsmen and artists, who have

cherished and preserved traditions for many generations.

On this special day get involved in Easter Celebrations at the old

village church. Attend Holy Mass, sing with locals and feel the spirit

of Christ’s Resurrection. After, you will partake in ancient Ukrainian

rituals and sample delicacies prepared specifically for the Easter

festivities and experience real Carpathian hospitality celebrating

together with local people.

When you come back to the hotel, take some down time for Pysanka writing!

Day 5|Monday, April 20: Easter Celebration (B/L/-)

In the morning, we’ll take a trip to the village of Yavoriv, famous for

its unique lizhnyky – woolen blankets. You’ll learn why only

women make them, and how through the centuries this tradition has

been preserved. You will also be able to try making some. At the end

of the workshop, take the opportunity to buy a masterpiece for

yourself or your friends.

Next stop - the village of Bukovets, located higher up in the

mountains, in which inhabitants have been preserving their

ancestors’ traditions up til present day!

You will be cordially invited for lunch with a local Hutsul family! Learn traditional songs; try rich and natural

home-made Hutsul food! Then meet with a local priest, who’ll open you the ancient wooden church and tell you

more about its history!

Acommodations: Number of Nights: Highlights: ‘Sokilske’ Hotel 4 Nights Pysanka workshop http://sokilske.com.ua/ Woolen blankets Easter Basket tutorial Woodcarver’s family visit Easter celebration Kosiv Crafts Market Day 6| Tuesday, April 21: Kosiv – Tulova – Chernivtsi (B/L/-)

After breakfast, we will set out for the capital of Bukovyna, beautiful multicultural city – Chernivtsi! First, we will have a special treat – spend a day with a locals in the village of Tulova where we will take part in traditional Easter rituals – Haijivky. You will learn traditional songs and dances with locals and continue Easter celebration. Afterwards, we’ll hit the road again and drive to Chernivtsi. Upon arrival, check-in and then your guide will conduct a city orientation, showing you around!

Day 7|Wednesday, April 22: Chernivtsi (B/-/D) Today we’ll get acquainted you will the region of Bukovyna.

We will take a guided city tour where you’ll have a chance to learn about Chernivtsi’s fascinating multicultural

history, and visit the most beautiful and notable sights the city has to offer.

One more must-visit place is the local Hogwarts-like University – the architectural ensemble of the main

campus of the university, the Residence of Bukovynian and Dalmatian Metropolitans are included on the list of

UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Lunch – you’ll try traditional Bukovynian dishes!

After,take a Bukovyna Pysanka workshop – dig deeper into the art of writing Buko Easter eggs together with

a local artist!

Day 8| Thursday, April 23: Chernivtsi – Kamianets-Podislky – Chernivtsi (B/L/-)

We’re taking you on a time travel today! Not literally, of course, but

you’ll get to see how the local princes and rulers lived – visit the

fortress of Kamianets Podislky! The different peoples and cultures that have lived in Kamianets-

Podilsky have each brought their own culture and architecture.

We’ll learn the city’s history on a city tour through the most famous

tourist attractions, the ancient fortress, the cathedral of Saints

Peter and Paul, the City Hall building and numerous fortifications.

Returning to Chernivtsi, get ready for the show of the incredibly

talented and famous Folk Ensemble Gerdan. Get ready to be amazed!

In Bukovyna, geometric drawings of a fairly large size were popular. The ornaments and stripes were placed on a dark red or black background.

Accommodations: Number of Nights: Highlights: Tours & Museums ‘Allure Inn’ Hotel 3 Nights Easter Gajivky Chernivtsi City Tour http://allureinn.com/ Gerdan Show University Tour Fortress tour

Day 9| Friday, April 24: Chernivtsi - Kolomyia (B/-/-)

After breakfast we are leaving Chernivtsi and heading to Kolomyia - the center of Pokuttya region and the

homeland of the world’s biggest Easter Egg!

ON THIS DAY ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND MEALS (EXCEPT BREAKFAST) WILL NOT BE ORGANISED BY

COBBLESTONE AND ARE NOT INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE OF THE TOUR!

Day 10| Saturday, April 25: Kolomyia (B/-/-)

9:00 - Participants registration at the Pysanka Museum

11:00 - Round Table discussions at the Hutsulschyna & Pokuttya Mus.

12:00 - Show & Sale of pysanky in the square in front of the Pysanka Museum

13:00 - Pysanka Writing Competition at a local hall

15:00 - Master Classes from famous artists and chance to try other styles of pysanky writing - Pysanka Museum

18:00 - Entertainment “Kolomyia Zabava” in front of the Pysanka Museum.

ON THIS DAY ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND MEALS (EXCEPT BREAKFAST) WILL NOT BE ORGANISED BY

COBBLESTONE AND ARE NOT INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE OF THE TOUR!

Day 11| Sunday, April 26: Kolomyia (B/-/-)

9:00 - Divine Liturgy

12:00 - Show & Sale of pysanky in the square in front of the Pysanka Museum

13:45 - Parade of all Festival participants starting from the Kolomyia City Hall to Pysanka Mus.

14:00 - Pysanka Festival Festivities in front of the Pysanka Mus

15:00 - Presentation of “Festive Kosmach” and Master Classes

15:00 - Children’s program

15:00 - Artistic program including Folk Collectives

20:00 - Formal Closing of the Pysanka Festival

ON THIS DAY ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND MEALS (EXCEPT BREAKFAST) WILL NOT BE ORGANISED BY

COBBLESTONE AND ARE NOT INCLUDED INTO THE PRICE OF THE TOUR!

Pokuttya pysanky have large drawings with floral motifs and lines

that divide the egg into a half or into smaller pieces. The eggs feature

green, blue, red, brown or yellow backgrounds. The distinguishing

feature of these Easter eggs is the bright contrasting spots on the

entire surface of the egg.

Acommodations: Number of Nights: Highlights: Tours & Museums:

‘Pysanka’ Hotel 3 Nights Pysanka workshop Pysanka Museum https://pysanka-hotel.com/

Day 12| Monday, April 27: Kolomyia – Lviv (B/-/D)

On this day we’ll travel back to Lviv.

Pysanky of the Lviv region have geometric patterns (triangles), solar motifs and floral ornaments. Some have images of birds, crosses, and water symbols. Detalisation and detailed figures are specific to Lviv pysanky.

On our way to Lviv, we’ll stop for lunch.

Once we arrive in Lviv, we’ll to check in, then some time to relax and unwind.

Your guide will gladly help to recommend some great places where you can go and what to see in your spare

time!

Day 13| Tuesday, April 28: Lviv (B/L/-)

In the morning after breakfast we will take you on a train city tour and later – a walking city tour, to get you

acquainted with the rich culture and history of the city, followed by lunch in one of our favorite local

restaurants.

Then lunch and a Pysanka writing workshop in Shevchenkivsky Hai, an open-air museum and aplace, which

recreates the traditional atmosphere and households of villages from different regions around Western

Ukraine.Here, you’ll improve your skills with a professional Galician pysanka writing artist.

To end our trip on a high note – we’ll treat you to a festive dinner and Ukrainian Zabava with some very special

guests joining us!

Day 14| Wednesday, April 29: Lviv (B/-/-)

After some free time to stock up on souvenirs we will transfer you to the airport where, sadly, it’s time to go back home or continue on to new exciting destinations.

Accommodations: Number of Nights: Highlights: Tours & Museums ‘Rudolfo’ Hotel 2 Nights Lviv Easter Fair Walking city tour

https://rudolfo.com.ua/ Pysanky exhibition

Thank you for travelling with Cobblestone Freeway!

THERE IS SO MUCH INCLUDED:

SERVICES:

Fully Escorted tour from beginning to end!

Tour coordination

Entrance fees

TOURS, TRANSPORTATION & GUIDES:

Tours and Events included in the itinerary

All land transportation

Experienced guides throughout the tour

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NOT INCLUDED:

Alcoholic Drinks Some Meals Flights Airport transfers, if you’re not travelling with the

group Laundry & Telephone Services Tours & Attractions not included in the itinerary

or marked Optional Tips for guides / drivers/ maids Travel Insurance Personal Expenses

MEALS:

Breakfasts daily Lunches x7 Dinners x 3

ACCOMMODATIONS:

13 nights in comfortable character rich 3 & 4 star hotels and quality villas. Double occupancy.

City Hotel Check in Check out Nights

Lviv ‘Rius’ Hotel https://rius-hotel.lviv.ua/

April 16 April 17 1

Kosiv ‘Sokilske’ Hotel http://sokilske.com.ua/

April 17 April 21 4

Chernivtsi ‘Allure Inn’ Hotel http://allureinn.com/

April 21 April 24 3

Kolomyia ‘Pysanka’ Hotel http://allureinn.com/ https://pysanka-hotel.com/

April 24

April 27 3

Lviv ‘Rius’ Hotel https://rius-hotel.lviv.ua/

April 27 April 29 2

On our Cobblestone Freeway Tour, enjoy:

Enjoy exclusive Folk dance/ music performances

Delicious, hand chosen local food, and more inclusions than most other tour operators.

Enjoy exclusive workshops

You will be escorted by a full-time Cobblestone Freeway Tour leader

Plus!

Every time you travel with us you get a stamp

in your Cobblestone Freeway passport.

Once your passport is full - you are entitled to

a free trip with us!

Options while in Lviv

Join mysterious Lviv Night Guard

tour to hear eerie legends of the

city!

Taste the best varieties of local beer and learn its long history

in Lvivarnya Beer Museum

Enjoy a city tour showing you around tourist-worthy sights

Visit the weapon museum located in the former City Arsenal

Visit the High Castle Hill to get scenic

panoramic view of the city!

Make chocolate candies at the workshop at Lviv Handmade

Chocolate Factory

Contact us to arrange your tour add-ons today!

*not included in below tour price.

LAND PACKAGE PRICE: $ 2105 USD per person The price is based on 30 travelers, double occupancy* Single Supplement: $ 460 USD * Price is based on registered bookings received by Cobblestone Freeway Tours (CFT) by your Group Deposit Date of November 1st, 2019 ** ** We welcome booking requests made after your Group Deposit Date. Price and availability will need to be verified and will be subject to a $100 USD per person Late Booking Fee. PAYMENTS & PAYMENT POLICY: PAYMENT SCHEDULE Please make payments to Cobblestone Freeway Tours Ltd. according to the following dates:

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Options in Kyiv

Step back in time at the Perohiv Open Air Architecture Museum.

Marvel at the picturesque Tunnel of Love!

Visit the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and abandoned town of

Prypiat.

Visit poet Taras Shevchenko's Burial Place in Kaniv.

Be a Kozak for a day, and the Mamajeva Sloboda Kozak Village!

Visit Mezhehiria - the Museum of Corruption.

Contact us to arrange your tour add-ons today!

*not included in below tour price.

Payments received more than 30 days after final due date - the tour may be considered cancelled and cancellation terms will apply

LATE REGISTRATION FORMS Individual Registration Forms must be received at the same time as the deposit. Individual Registration forms submitted more than 7 days after deposit will be subject to an additional fee of $50 USD per person. TOUR ITINERARY CHANGE POLICY Each change in your custom tour that occurs after deposit will incur a $50 USD Itinerary Change Fee and may result in a change in the per person price. Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation notice must be in writing to Cobblestone Freeway Tours Ltd. Cancellation between 179 and 90 days – $500 USD per person cancellation fee will apply. Cancellation between 89 and 60 days prior to departure - cancellation fee of 50% of land tour cost will

apply. Cancellation between 59 and 30 days prior to departure - cancellation fee of 75% of land tour cost will

apply. Cancellation within 29 days of departure or no-show - 100% of the tour cost is non-refundable.

NOTE: While on tour, any unused services such as: transfers, sightseeing, meals, hotel accommodations, entrance fees, or any other services listed in the tour itinerary are non-refundable and non-transferable.

FLIGHTS: Flights are not included in our land prices. They may be purchased through a travel agency recommended by Cobblestone Freeway Tours, Ltd or a travel agency of your choice. Please contact us to receive more information.

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