A 2-day tour around Uzhhorod

Uzhhorod is the smallest city among the regional centers of , situated on the picturesque bank of the river which gave the name to the city. A city as a person has its own face. Historically this area was inhabited by the representatives of many nationalities, that is why the culture of the Transcarpathian centre is extremely interesting and unique. Modern Uzhhorod is famous for its architectural ensembles, historical monuments and wine-making. There is one more monument of Transcarpathia that strikes with its majesty and beauty. It goes about in Mukacheve. It is one of the most valuable historical and military-architectural monuments of Ukraine which was put on the list of seven wonders of Ukraine. All year round

Day 1

Meeting in Uzhhorod. Transfer to a hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Uzhhorod – a city tour - visiting the 13th-century Uzhhorod Castle with massive walls and big bastions, situated on the hill overlooking the town; the Transcarpathian Museum of Local Lore inside the castle; Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral (Khrestovozdvyzhensky), the Roman Catholic Church of St. George, the famous squares. Lunch (optionally). Nevytske – one of the most romantic Transcarpathian castles upon Uzh river with the beautiful panorama, “Vagner’s garden” and the unfrozen fountain. Free time. Dinner.

Day 2

Breakfast. Leaving for the excursion. Mukacheve – the city’s Castle Hill seems to pop up like a fairy-tale fantasy from the surrounding flat plain and its refurbished centre reinforces the picture-book impression with cobblestones and pastel-colored neoclassical facades; the 14th-century Palanok Castle with some interesting exhibits, the City Hall, the Cathedral. Lunch (optionally). End of the program in Mukacheve. Departure.

Optionally - Visiting museums (of History, Architecture); - Wine tasting at Uzhhorod castle.

*The organizer is entitled to the right to make the slight changes to the program without changing the general content of a trip.

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