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? The tour of the Secrets of the Uzhan Valley is just for you.
Tour date: every Tuesday
You will see ancient wooden churches included in the UNESCO heritage list, touch the unique archaic culture of the Boiks and Lemks, visit colorful villages with more than 800 years of history, get acquainted with the defensive structures of the Hungarian "Arpada Line" from the Second World War. From the height of the Uzhotsky Pass (883 m) you will have wonderful panoramas of the Carpathian Mountains. You will get to know the amazing Uzhan National Nature Park and try the most delicious dishes of multinational Transcarpathian cuisine.
Paid additionally:
Ride on the electric train - UAH 18/person;
Cheese tasting - UAH
80/person;
Fixing a specific seat on the bus for a tourist - UAH 100/person.
*The
tour is conducted in Ukrainian
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Program
- Departure from Uzhhorod. - Moving to Velikobereznyansky district. On the way, tourists will learn a lot of interesting things about the life of the Lemkos and Boykos, who have been living in the Uzh River delta for centuries. - Overview of the ancient Boykiv wooden temple in the village of Kostryno - the temple of the Protection of the Holy Mother of God. - Acquaintance with the fortifications of the Hungarian defensive line of Árpád during the Second World War in the beech forests near the village of Sil. - Dinner. We recommend Transcarpathian cuisine. - Tasting of mineral water from one of 13 springs located in the village. Narrow - Uzhochsky Pass (883 m), which for centuries connected peoples and states on both sides of the majestic Carpathian Mountains. - Next, a unique attraction awaits you - the most beautiful and picturesque mountain line in Ukraine with an incredible height difference, loop tunnels and impressive views. A mini-trip (40 minutes) will not leave anyone indifferent!!! - the village of Uzhok - the Church of St. Michael the Archangel, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. - Optional: Visiting an eco-cheese factory. Cheese with linden, eucalyptus, walnut, tomato, black, red and blue cheese - have you ever tasted it? An interesting tour and tasting of eco-cheeses will be held at the local cheese factory. - Return to Uzhhorod.
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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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.