SECRETS OF THE UZHAN VALLEY
About this tour
Are you a connoisseur of history, antiquity and beautiful mountain panoramas or just want to discover an interesting unfamiliar world? 14.95px;">Excursion Secrets of the Uzhanska Valley - just for you.
Tour dates: every Tuesday
Tour program
- Departure from Uzhhorod.
- Transfer to Velykyi Bereznyi district. Along the way, tourists learn a lot about the life of Lemkos and Boikos, who have been living in the Uzh River delta for centuries.
- A tour of the ancient Boyko wooden church in Kostryno village - the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin.
- Familiarization with the fortifications of the Hungarian defense line of Arpad during the Second World War in the beech forests on the outskirts of the village of Sil.
- Lunch. We recommend Transcarpathian cuisine.
- Tasting mineral water from one of the 13 springs located in the village of Uzhok.
- The Uzhok Pass (883 m), which for centuries has connected peoples and states on both sides of the majestic Carpathian Mountains.
- Next, you will find a unique attraction - the most beautiful and picturesque mountain line in Ukraine with an incredible height difference, loop tunnels and amazing views. A mini-trip (40 minutes) will not leave anyone indifferent!!!
- Uzhok village - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Optional: Visit to an eco-cheese factory. Cheese with linden, eucalyptus, walnut, tomato, black, red, and blue cheeses - have you ever tasted them? A local cheese factory will offer an interesting tour and tasting of eco-cheeses.
- Return to Uzhhorod.
*The tour is conducted in Ukrainian
You will see the ancient wooden churches included in the UNESCO heritage list, touch the unique archaic culture of the Boikos and Lemkos, visit colorful villages with more than 800 years of history, and get acquainted with the defensive structures of the Hungarian "Arpad Line" during the Second World War. From the height of the Uzhok Pass (883 m), you will enjoy magnificent panoramas of the Carpathian Mountains. You will get acquainted with the amazing Uzhok National Nature Park and taste the most delicious dishes of multinational Transcarpathian cuisine.
Additional fees: train ride - 18 UAH/person; cheese tasting - 80 UAH/person; assignment of a specific seat on the bus to a tourist - 100 UAH/person.
5 reasons to choose tour
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You will see ancient wooden churches included in the UNESCO heritage list
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Touch the unique archaic culture of the Boiks and Lemks
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Visit colorful villages with more than 800 years of history
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From the height of the Uzhotsky Pass (883 m) you will have wonderful panoramas of the Carpathian Mountains
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You will get to know the amazing Uzhan National Nature Park and try the most delicious dishes of multinational Transcarpathian cuisine
Key landmarks
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Velikobereznyansky district
On the way, tourists will learn a lot of interesting things about the life of the Lemkos and Boykos, who have lived in the Uzh River delta for centuries
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The village of Kostryno
Overview of the ancient Boyki wooden church in the village of Kostryno - the Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God
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The village of Uzhok
Tasting of mineral water from one of 13 springs located in the village of Uzhok
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Uzhochsky Pass (883 m)
Which for centuries connected peoples and states on both sides of the majestic Carpathian Mountains
What is included?
Transfer along the route
Professional guide
*From each purchased tour, we transfer 10% to the Ukrainian Refugee Support Fund. All profits from press tours are transferred to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
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