Bus-and-walking excursion
11 hours
Excursion: Forgotten Castles of Zakarpattia
Ruins of medieval strongholds: Khust Castle and Kankiv Monastery.
Khust Castle • Nyalab Castle • Kankiv Castle • Vynohradiv
Christmas Tour to Transcarpathia 2026-2027
Information
Name: Christmas Tour to Transcarpathia 2026-2027
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Schedule:
On request
Cost: from 4 950 UAH / person
- Children under 12 only when accompanied by adults
- The manager confirms the prepayment
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes early
- Best-price guarantee
- 10% discount for groups of 7 or more
- You can reserve a specific seat on the bus
- Runs in any weather
Tour programme
- Coach excursion Uzhhorod and its surroundings
- Arrival in Uzhhorod.
- 10:00 - Meeting the guide at the railway station. Transfer to the centre.
- A guided walk around the city.
- Meeting the charming bronze mini-sculptures.
- An excursion through the historic centre of Uzhhorod: the Market Square, Korzo street, the Hasidic synagogue, the pedestrian bridge over the river Uzh, Sandor Petofi square, the lime tree alley, the Czech quarter, the alpine garden, the Roman Catholic church of St George (18th c.), the House of St Gisela, the Greek Catholic cathedral and the bishops' residence (18th c.), the square of Empress Maria Theresa...
- Visits to the city's cosy coffee houses and a tasting of genuine Transcarpathian coffee. It is not for nothing that they say Lviv is famous for its coffee houses and Uzhhorod for its coffee!
- Getting acquainted with a sacred landmark of Ukraine - the oldest working church (11th c.), the Horiany Rotunda.
- Getting to know the legendary ethno-restaurant Detsa u notaria: the story of how it came about, its distinctive Transcarpathian humour and the owner's colourful biography.
- Lunch.
- Bathing in the thermal pools at the Zolota Hora ranch.
- Return to Uzhhorod. Check-in at the hotel.
- Optional: a festive service in Uzhhorod's main Christian church - the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (located right in the centre of the city). This genuine masterpiece of mid-17th-century architecture was built in 1640 by Count Jan Drugeth and his wife Anna Yakushych. A majestic structure on the outside, with a special atmosphere within, especially at Christmas time.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- An excursion to Vynohradiv - the royal town of Transcarpathia: Departure from Uzhhorod., A walk along the avenues of the unique “Berezynka” arboretum, where you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of plant life, in particular rare and exotic trees., A stop in the “capital of twins”, the village of Velyka Kopania, where we shall quench our thirst from a unique spring with the purest water., A look at the ruins of the Vynohradiv Stonehenge - Kankiv castle (11th-17th c.), set on a ledge of the mysterious Black Mountain., A tour of the town of Vynohradiv, the ancient centre of the Ugocsa comitatus in northern Transylvania and later of the Austrian Empire. You will visit the palace of Baron Perenyi, the old Church of the Ascension and the Franciscan monastery, and see the original bronze monuments to the Winemaker and the fountain “The Girl Pressing Grapes”., An interesting excursion to Ukraine's only buffalo farm, where they are restoring the population of these remarkable animals. A tasting of milk, sour cream, butter and genuine mozzarella cheese made from the milk of black buffalo cows., In the village of Chetfalva, a look at the working church (14th c.) and the tallest wooden bell tower in the Transcarpathian region (18th c.)., A stop in the village of Bene and a look at the working fortified Reformed church (14th c.)., A visit to the tasting cellar of Transcarpathia's legendary winemaker Ivan Ursta, whose wines always take prizes at festivals., Return to Uzhhorod.
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the rooms.: A promenade through the cuisines of Transcarpathia for the ladies :)), and not only for them…
- “The Cosmetic Kitchen of Transcarpathia” - a craft manufactory of natural cosmetics. It smells of herbs, essential oils and… comfort here. Watching cosmetics being made is a pleasure in itself. Only the finest ingredients and modern technology are used here to create cosmetics that will win your trust from the first use. On the showroom shelves you will find soap, creams, lotions, scrubs, shower gels and much more. Awaiting you: A tour of the production: you will learn all the secrets behind the products, see the manufacturing process with your own eyes and sense the atmosphere of care for quality and nature.: Lunch at a legendary restaurant serving Transcarpathian cuisine
- The best way to get to know a region is to taste it :)) And what does Transcarpathia taste like? Oh, it has one peculiarity - it is very appetising :))! We invite you to sample traditional Transcarpathian dishes in one of Mukachevo's craft restaurants as part of the excursion through the cuisines of Transcarpathia.: A tasting at the Celtic Yard
- This is a unique place with an atmosphere all of its own. The owner leads the tastings personally and talks about the drinks with great verve. What can you try at the “Celtic Yard”? Exclusive alcoholic drinks made to ancient recipes: rum, grappa, orujo (grape brandy), calvados, sloe gin, honey vermouth, gruit… Drinking mead from the “Celtic Yard under Lovachka” - a historical reconstruction. And for delicate ladies, the cream-and-coffee liqueur “Goddess Brigitta”. Ladies, which of us has not dreamed of being a goddess :))? And also: cheeses of their own making; tea grown right here; sourdough black bread…
- 17:00 - Transfer to the railway station in Mukachevo.
Tour booking and participation rules
Booking rules
Your place in the group is secured only after the manager confirms it. The prepayment depends on the product and we tell you the amount before we confirm your booking.
Running the excursion
The excursion runs in any weather. Please arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before departure.
Cancellation by the client
Cancellation:
- more than 2 calendar days before the tour starts - we retain 10 % of the price;
- less than 2 calendar days - 50 %;
- no-show without notice - 100 %.
The final amount is based on the costs actually incurred; a breakdown is provided on request. Full terms - Booking Rules, section IX.
- more than 2 calendar days before the tour starts - we retain 10 % of the price;
- less than 2 calendar days - 50 %;
- no-show without notice - 100 %.
The final amount is based on the costs actually incurred; a breakdown is provided on request. Full terms - Booking Rules, section IX.
If we cancel the tour.
We offer another date, another route or an equivalent replacement - or we refund the amount you paid.
Participation terms
Children under 12 only when accompanied by adults. The number of places is limited by the group size.
Good to know
Best-price guarantee. 10% discount for groups of 7 or more. You can reserve a specific seat on the bus.
Other
The organiser reserves the right to make minor changes to the excursion programme due to road, weather, technical or other circumstances.
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