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
Weekend Tour of Transcarpathia
Information
Name: Weekend Tour of Transcarpathia
Duration: 3 days/2 nights
Schedule:
On request
Cost: from 3 691 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
- 10:15 - Meeting the group with the guide at the Uzhhorod railway station . Transfer to the town centre.
- An introductory tour of the ancient and forever young Uzhhorod .
- Getting to know the town's charming bronze mini-sculptures.
- A visit to cosy coffee houses and a tasting of real Transcarpathian coffee . It is not for nothing that people say Lviv is famous for its coffee houses, and Uzhhorod for its coffee!
- An introduction to a sacred landmark of Ukraine - the oldest working church of the 11th century.
- An introduction to the iconic ethno-restaurant "Detsa u notaria": the story of its origin, the distinctive Transcarpathian humour and the interesting biography of its owner.
- Lunch. Dishes of Transcarpathian cuisine.
- Bathing in the thermal springs at the "Zolota Hora" ranch hotel.
- 17:00 - return to Uzhhorod. Check-in at the hotel.
- Free time.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure from Uzhhorod .
- Excursion to Synevyr "Pearls of Mizhhiria" (runs from 1 April to 15 November).
- Transfer to Pylypets ( Mizhhiria district ) to the picturesque Shypit waterfall . Along the way tourists will see a magnificent mountain panorama and learn ancient legends and tales of the mysterious Carpathians.
- Not far from Shypit, a ride on the chairlift up to the alpine meadows of Borzhava on Mount Hymba, which offers an amazing panoramic view of the Carpathians. The height of the mountain is 1,300 m above sea level, the length of the lift is 1,600 metres, and the ride takes 15 minutes.
- Lunch in a kolyba. For the fullest experience the best dishes of Hutsul cuisine are recommended.
- Excursion to the Mizhhiria national reserve to the high-mountain Lake Synevyr .
- Excursion to the rehabilitation centre for bears . It was built in the middle of the Carpathian mountains in the Mizhhiria area. Its area is 14 hectares. The sanctuary is designed for thirty bears. Each has been given a personal den that is no different from a natural one. The dens are dug into the ground and lined inside with moss and roots.
- Return to Uzhhorod.
- In winter (from 15 November to 31 March) we offer an equally interesting programme, "From Uzhhorod to the sources of the Uzh. Secrets of the Uzh valley and wooden churches"
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the rooms (we take our luggage with us and leave it in the coach's luggage compartment) .
- Excursion to Mukachevo and the castles of Transcarpathia .
- Transfer to Serednie. The ruins of the Templars' castle . A brief introduction to the mysterious history of the ruined stronghold.
- Transfer to Mukachevo.
- A visit to the Mukachevo castle "Palanok" , founded around the 9th century - a monument of history and fortification architecture of the 14th - 18th centuries. Shrouded in legends, the restored castle is one of the most interesting landmarks of Transcarpathia. Its history is linked with the history of almost every country in Central Europe.
- Lunch. The best dishes of Transcarpathian cuisine.
- Excursion to the palace of the Austrian Count Schönborn .
- Saint Miklós - the castle of love (15th century). An interesting tour of the ancient castle where a great love was born that changed the history of whole states. Saint Miklós was the place of romantic meetings between a powerful princess and a young count who rose up against the empire.
- 17:00 - Transfer to the Mukachevo railway station .
- 18:00 - Transfer to the Uzhhorod railway station.
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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You can ask our manager
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