NEW YEARS TOUR IN TRANSCARPATHIA IN 6 DAYS – New Years tour in Transcarpathia

New Year’s tour program in Transcarpathia from Lviv for 6 days

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DAY 1

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Departure from Lviv (09:00)

Mukachevo: Palanok Castle Tour and Lunch

On the top of a lonely volcanic mountain stands one of the most powerful fortresses in Ukraine – Palanok Castle, built in the 14th century by Prince Fyodor Koriyatovych and made famous by the heroic deeds of Princess Ilona Zrini. If you have some free time during your stay in Mukachevo, it is worth visiting other architectural landmarks of the city: the Chapel of St. Martin, dating back to the 14th century, the Rakoczi Palace, built in 1663, and the magical Town Hall, erected in 1903, striking with its green architectural grandeur.

Beregovo: swimming in a thermal pool

Former Beregos is known for its rich architectural heritage, but most tourists visit it for health and relaxation. The Zhavoronok health complex is an ideal place for comfortable relaxation, offering fresh air, picturesque views and a variety of water treatments. The complex has an indoor thermal pool with a water temperature of 31°C, a mineral jacuzzi (42°C), hydromassage waterfalls, three outdoor thermal pools, a large mineral water reservoir with a children’s area and a modern SPA area. For recreation on land, there are playgrounds, sun loungers and umbrellas. The healing thermal water, extracted from a depth of 1200 meters without additional processing, helps with diseases of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems, respiratory organs, and also strengthens the immune system and vitality. Zhavoronok operates all year round, guaranteeing a harmonious combination of rest and health.

Beregovskoye Volcanic Lowlands: Wine Tasting

The environs of Beregovo have long been known for their wines, which conquer the world with their rich taste and exquisite aroma. Such a unique character of wine is formed due to special conditions – grapes are grown on volcanic soils, which give them unique properties. In addition, this is one of the sunniest regions of Transcarpathia, where vineyards generously receive solar energy, which makes local wines a real treasure for connoisseurs.

Beregovsky district (check-in at rural tourism estates at 20:30, dinner).

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DAY 2

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Breakfast and check out (08:00)

Iza (deer farm)

In the village of Iza there is a unique deer farm that attracts visitors with more than three hundred sika deer. These peaceful animals roam freely on a huge pasture of 57 hectares. Guests of the farm can buy special food and feed the horned beauties, as well as take unforgettable photos against the backdrop of these graceful creatures that bring joy to every visitor.

Lake Synevyr (excursion and lunch, bear shelter)

Lake Synevyr, known as the “Sea Eye”, is a true pearl of the Ukrainian Carpathians. It enchants with its picturesque mountain landscapes and crystal clear water, where noble trout has long been found. This natural wonder, formed about 10,000 years ago, is located at an altitude of 989 meters above sea level and has an astonishing maximum depth of 22 meters. Synevyr attracts tourists with its incomparable beauty and an atmosphere of peace and harmony.

Kolochava (museum review)

One of the most picturesque villages of Transcarpathia is Kolochava, where 10 museums, 20 monuments and more than 50 attractions are concentrated. Among the most famous are the museum of folk architecture and life “Old Village”, the museum of railway business “Kolochava Narrow Gauge Railway” and the museum “Kolochava Bokorash”, telling about the unique history and culture of this region, attracting numerous tourists to study the rich past of Transcarpathia.

Iza (purchase of wicker products)

The village of Iza, known as the wickerwork capital of Ukraine, enchants everyone who passes through it. Along the road there is an impromptu wickerwork market where you can buy wickerwork souvenirs – from simple household items to real works of art. The originality and sophistication of these works amazes with their diversity, making each product a unique and unforgettable gift.

Beregovsky district (return to the estates, dinner).

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DAY 3

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Breakfast and check out (08:00)

Uzhgorod – city tour, castle, lunch

The first written mention of the eternal border town of Uzhgorod dates back to 872. This city on the Uzhe River enchants with its atmosphere and unique color that can impress even the most demanding traveler. Take a walk along the historic Korzo Street, visit the Holy Cross Cathedral (1841) and the Roman Catholic Church of St. George (1775). Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the oldest castles in Ukraine, built in the 14th century, as well as the Transcarpathian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life. And, of course, visit the famous tavern “Detsa u notarya” for a complete immersion in the local color.

Periwinkle – bathing in a thermal pool

Not far from Uzhgorod, in the picturesque surroundings of the Carpathians, healing thermal waters rise from the depths of the earth, giving health and pleasure to the guests of the “Golden Mountain” complex. Here you will find modern open-air thermal pools with water at a temperature of 29 and 39 degrees. These waters are very useful for the body, their composition is similar to the thermal waters of the most famous resorts in France, Germany and the Czech Republic, which makes rest in this complex especially attractive for health improvement.

Beregovsky district (return to the estates, dinner).

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DAY 4

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Breakfast and check out (08:00)

Vinogradov: Photo with buffaloes on a farm and cheese tasting

Near the Vinogradov Black Mountain there is a farm “Carpathian Buffalo”, where local enthusiasts work to preserve the northern population of buffalo in the world. The farm is home to more than 30 Carpathian buffalo, which visitors can observe in their natural environment. In addition, guests can try and buy various types of buffalo and sheep cheese, which makes a visit to the farm especially interesting for lovers of authentic Transcarpathian products.

Isa: Highland Ranch – Swing, Lunch, Snail Tasting, Farm

We invite you to the Highland Ranch, famous for its snail farm. Snail meat is not only tasty, but also very healthy, as it does not contain cholesterol and is rich in microelements. You will have a great opportunity to taste these delicacies stuffed with various sauces with the addition of wine, which are considered real aphrodisiacs. In addition to snails, the farm is home to Scottish cows, ponies, Cameroon sheep, Nubian and Alpine goats, as well as exotic birds such as peacocks and swans, and nutria.

Velyatino: swimming in a thermal pool

Among the picturesque volcanic mountains, long known for their thermal springs, is the modern tourist complex “Teplye Vody”, which operates all year round. The local thermal water rises from a depth of 1000 meters, has a temperature of more than 36 degrees and is characterized by high mineralization – 33 times higher than sea water. The water is rich in iodine and bromine, which makes it extremely beneficial for health. Guests of the complex are offered 3 thermal, 2 mineral and 5 fresh pools, where you can not only improve your health, but also enjoy your vacation, getting a charge of positive energy and pleasure.

Beregovsky district (return to the estates, preparation for the New Year).

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DAY 5

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Late breakfast and check out (11:30)

Kosino: swimming in thermal pools

The ultra-modern Thermal Waters Kosino complex is located in a picturesque oak grove and offers visitors 5 thermal pools with an average water temperature of +41°C and 7 different saunas. The special pride of the complex is the unique jacuzzi fountains, where the water is filled with “coffee”, “wine”, “beer” and “fake”, as well as the impressive illusion fountain “Golden Health Tap”, reaching a height of 15.5 meters. This place gives an unforgettable rest to both adults and children, combining relaxation with health benefits.

Beregovo: evening walk around the city

Beregovsky district (return to the estates, dinner).

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DAY 6

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Breakfast and check out (08:00)

Pylypets: overview of Shipot waterfall, lunch

The Shipot Waterfall, one of the most beautiful in Ukraine, delights the eye by cascading its waters from a height of 15 meters between rocks into a picturesque mountain valley. Its outflow originates from a large underground spring known as the “Sea Eye”, located in the Borzhava mountain valley, one of the most beautiful corners of the Ukrainian Carpathians. A visit to the Shipot Waterfall is a great way to take a break from the bustle of the city and restore vitality, enjoying the natural beauty and tranquility.

Ascent by chairlift to Mount Gymba

We invite you to climb the chairlift to Mount Gimba, one of the highest peaks of Polonyna Borzhava. From above, incredible panoramas of the Ukrainian Carpathians will open up before you, and you will feel like you are in the center of the universe, where time seems to stop. Majestic peaks and slender firs will become silent witnesses of your spiritual renewal, filling this moment with peace and harmony with nature.

Free time for winter activities

Lviv (return before 22:00).

Tour cost: 8295 UAH/person

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The tour price INCLUDES:

Travel by comfortable bus,
Accommodation (5 nights),
New Year’s fun (program, food, drinks, including alcoholic drinks),
Dinners (5 times),
Breakfasts (5 times),
Guide-tour guide,
Excursion services at tourist sites,
Insurance for the duration of the trip.

Additional charge:

Entrance fees to tourist sites,
Lunches (approximate cost of lunches – 120-140 UAH)
Tasting, personal expenses.

Discounts:

Children up to 3 years old (inclusive): free of charge (when accompanied by 2 adults, without a separate seat on the bus and accommodation)
Children from 3 to 12 years old (inclusive): 750 UAH/person (from the total cost of the tour).

Entrance ticket price per person in UAH:

Mukachevo Castle: adults – 100 UAH, students, pensioners – 70 UAH, schoolchildren – 50 UAH.

Thermal pool “Zhavoronok” in Beregovo (2 hours): general – 250 UAH, pensioners – 200 UAH, persons with disabilities of group I, students, children from 120 to 150 cm – 125 UAH, children up to 120 cm – free of charge, rent of a locker – 30 UAH. (children up to 150 cm are allowed in the pool only in swimming armbands);

Wine tasting: 95 UAH, excursion without wine consumption – 45 UAH;

Uzhgorod Castle: general (adults) – 130 UAH, pensioners – 100 UAH, students – 100 UAH, schoolchildren – 60 UAH.

Thermal pool “Zolota Gora” (2 hours): general, pensioners, students – 400 UAH, children up to 150 cm tall – 200 UAH, children up to 110 cm tall – free; “Family” tariff (parents +1 child up to 150 cm) – 900 UAH, “Family” (parents +2 children up to 150 cm) – 1000 UAH.

Tasting of buffalo and sheep cheeses with wine – “Karpatsky Buivil”: general, student, pupil – 100 UAH.

Thermal pool “Kosino”: (3 hours) general, pensioners, students, pupils – 700 UAH, combat veterans – 400 UAH, children up to 150 cm tall – free.

Deer farm: general, pensioners and students – 60 UAH, children under 14 – 40 UAH;

Lake Synevyr: general, pensioners – 60 UAH, students and schoolchildren – 30 UAH.

Ethnographic museum skansen “Old Village” and the Museum of the History of the Railway “Kolochava Narrow Gauge Railway”: general – 150 UAH/person, pensioners, students – 100 UAH/person, schoolchildren – 80 UAH/person.

Shipot waterfall: general – 20 UAH, children aged 7-16 – 10 UAH; children under 7 – free.

Chairlift to Mount Gimba (both ways): general – 300 UAH, children under 12 – 200 UAH.

Accommodation:

Accommodation takes place in cozy rural tourism estates of Beregovsky district. Rooms: 2-bed and 3-bed (with amenities in the corridor).

Food:

Day 1

Breakfast: You can have breakfast at home, take a snack with you or have breakfast during the bus stop in a public catering establishment of your own taste and choice.
Lunch: Menu: cabbage salad, Transcarpathian dressing, mashed potatoes with goulash, compote, bread. Cost 180 UAH/person.
Dinner: Takes place in green tourism estates. Menu: bograch-goulash, Hungarian cabbage rolls, sweets, wine/palynka, compote. Cost is included in the price.

Day 2

Breakfast: Takes place in rural tourism estates. The proposed menu: cold cuts, scrambled eggs, tea, coffee. The cost is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Takes place in the cafe of the Highland ranch. Menu: borscht, banosh with salad and feta cheese, summer salad, bread, homemade lemonade. Cost 160 UAH.
Dinner: Takes place in rural tourism estates, the proposed menu: meatball soup, torgonya with gravy, Hungarian sweets and wine. The cost is included in the tour price.

Day 3

Breakfast: Takes place in rural tourism estates, typical European. Included in the tour price.
Lunch: Menu: cabbage salad, Transcarpathian dressing, mashed potatoes with goulash, compote, bread. Price 180 UAH/person.
Dinner: Festive dinner menu:
– cold appetizers: rolls, ham, sausages, pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, sauerkraut, jellied tongue, carp fish, sandwiches, cheese platter of Transcarpathian cheeses, meat platter;
– salads: French, fur coat, vegetable;
– hot dishes: bograch, mashed potatoes from lok, dumplings with porcini mushroom gravy and Segedin goulash;
– fruits and sweets;
– mineral water, soft drinks.

Day 4

Lunch: Will not be organized centrally, because there will be a delicious and filling late “Happy Breakfast” and wine tasting.
Dinner: Takes place in the estates. Menu: bograch, kremzliky (potato pancakes) with mushroom sauce, sweets, tea, wine. The cost is included in the tour price.
Breakfast: In the rural tourism estates. Menu: korgellevsh (homemade sausage, sauerkraut with meat, smashed with sour cream and red pepper), cucumber and home-made sausage, chelomad (special New Year’s salad). Included in the price.

Day 5

Breakfast: Takes place in the estates. Menu: dumplings with sour cream, cheese tenderloin, sausage, tea/coffee. The price is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Menu: mushroom soup, banosh with brynza and cracklings, beet salad, bread, tea. The price is 180 UAH/person.
Dinner: Takes place in the estates. The proposed menu: vegetable soup, potatoes with meat (roast), bread, compote, wine. The price is included in the tour price.

Day 6

Breakfast: Takes place in the estates. Menu: cheesecakes with sour cream, sliced ​​sausage, cottage cheese, eggs, tea/coffee, bread. The cost is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Menu: salad “Mix”, Ukrainian borscht, baked potatoes with cutlet, compote, tea. Cost 180 UAH/person.

New Year’s fun

The New Year celebration takes place in the restaurant “Imperial” in the village of Mateevo, Beregovsky district. The New Year program is scheduled to start at 21:00. At 24:00 – the Ukrainian New Year is celebrated. 01:00 – the Transcarpathian New Year is celebrated. The guests are entertained by the variety ensemble Negy reszeges, the best dance group of the Beregovsky district teaches dancing.

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* under certain circumstances beyond our control, some attractions may be replaced by equivalent ones.

New Year’s fun

The New Year celebration will take place in the restaurant “Imperial”, located in the village of Mateevo, Beregovsky district. The festive program will begin at 21:00, and at 24:00 guests will celebrate the arrival of the Ukrainian New Year. Already at 01:00 the celebration of the Transcarpathian New Year will begin. In the evening, the guests will be entertained by the variety group “Negy reszeges”, and the best dancers of the Beregovsky district will conduct master classes in folk dances.

The program will include a collective performance of Ukrainian folk songs, especially “Oh, in the meadow is a red viburnum”, a charity New Year’s lottery in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. You will also be able to enjoy Dolinian, Hutsul, Hungarian and Gypsy folk dances, and for fans of the classics – special dance numbers. Guests will be able to learn to dance the czardas, participate in various competitions and fun, and try their luck in the drawing of New Year’s gifts.

Festive dinner menu:

cold appetizers: rolls, ham, sausages, pickles, tomatoes, sauerkraut, jellied tongue, carp fish, sandwiches, cheese platter of Transcarpathian cheeses, cold meats;
salads: French, fur coat, vegetable;
hot dishes: bograch, mashed potatoes from lok, dumplings with porcini mushroom sauce and Segedin goulash;
fruits and sweets;
mineral water, soft drinks.
champagne, Transcarpathian wine, cognac, merry Carpathian water, juice, mineral water.