New Year's Eve in Lviv
Description
To discover Lviv, the splendid legendary and poetic city of western Ukraine, a true jewel of the Carpathians, both authentic and modern. The architecture of the old city, in Austro-Hungarian and Polish style with Baroque influences from the Italian Renaissance, is remarkable.
In the past, Lviv was the capital of a powerful Ukrainian state, the principality of Galicia - Volhony. Being part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, then Poland, has contributed to giving the city an inimitable aspect. And despite all the whims of history, the city has not lost its Ukrainian spirit.
You can stroll through its picturesque little streets, visit the very old Pharmacy museum (1672), the palaces, the ancient churches and the 16th century Olesko Castle.
You will attend a traditional concert with the presentation of the Christmas Crib, the Vertep, and have a festive lunch in a Ukrainian village.
Lviv, a magnificent city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For all group trips in Ukraine, Vacanture offers:
- a choice of modern and designer hotels, located in the city centre, with a range from 3-star to 5-star hotels (in line with international standards of comfort, hospitality and aesthetics).
- a choice of modern restaurants, with a designer decoration, and a high quality service. They offer a revisited authentic Ukrainian cuisine, designed to satisfy a demanding international clientele.
- transfers in modern, air-conditioned buses that meet strict international standards for comfort and safety. Highly qualified personnel for bus driving.
- optional activities for evenings.
The detailed program of the stay
Program (5 days / 4 nights)
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1
Lviv
Arrival to Lviv.
Transfer to a hotel. Installation in the rooms.
Panoramic view from the hill of the High Castle to admire the rich architecture of Lviv, including the University, the Polytechnic Institute, St. George's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Ukrainian Baroque, as well as the very ancient St. Nicholas Church.
Visit of the art nouveau district.
Dinner at a restaurant. -
2
Lviv
Breakfast.
Visit of the National Museum, with its rich collections of icons (14th - 17th century), decorative and popular art objects.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Visit of the Lviv art gallery. It is the richest art museum in Ukraine. The collection contains more than 53,000 works of art from the period XIV - XX centuries.
Visit to the Opera and Ballet Theatre of Lviv, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Dinner at a restaurant.
Optional: evening at the Opera House (obligation to book in advance). -
3
Lviv
Breakfast.
Visit to the Pinzel Museum.
Visit of the Museum of history and ethnography in the open air. It is a charming reconstruction, in a natural setting, of Ukrainian peasant life from the 15th to the 20th century.
Lunch at a restaurant.
Visit of the Museum of Solomia Krushelnytska, one of Puccini's favorite actresses.
Private concert.
Optional: New Year's Eve dinner and evening dance at the Hotel Leopolis. -
4
Lviv
Breakfast.
Walking tour of the poetic and legendary city of Lviv, with its narrow medieval streets and varied architectural styles.
Visit the very old Pharmacy museum (1672) and the Market Square.
Coffee tasting in the traditional establishments of the historic city centre.
Visit the splendid Latin and Armenian cathedrals, the Orthodox Church of the Assumption with its Renaissance bell tower and the Korniakta Tower.
The cathedrals will be decorated according to Christmas traditions, and you will listen to the songs of kolyada.
Departure for the festive lunch, in a small village near Lviv.
Visit of the History museum.
Private concert of classical music and presentation of Vertep, a song about the birth of Jesus, with the presence of traditional Ukrainian characters.
Back to Lviv.
Dinner at a restaurant. -
5
Lviv
Breakfast.
Visit of the Christmas fair.
Transfer to the airport, assistance with boarding formalities and flight to your city.