We invite you to visit:

the fortress in Mukachevo, which is the most impregnable in whole Ukraine;
Uzhgorod – one of the oldest cities of Ukraine;
Beregove – the Ukraine’s capital of wine, and swimming pool filled with mineral water;
Khust – town of three rivers, and much more legends;
Iza – Carpathians’ fame and power of wickerwork with withes.

Day 1

LVIV – MUKACHEVO – UZHGOROD

Mukachevo
Mukachevo castle: The stronghold was a residence of mighty Koriatovych family for almost 200 years. During the reign of prince Felix Koriatovych the fortress became one of the most impregnable in the whole country. The prince and his family lived in the highest part of the castle, there were really very rich interiors there. The castle was surrounded by deep ditch. The inner bank of the ditch was surrounded by the high wooden fence (in Ukrainian this sort of fence is called "palanok"), that's why this castle is known as Palanok castle. The area of this fortress is 14000 sq. m. the castle consists of 130 different premises with a complicated system of underground passages between them. Since 1789 the castle was used as a prison. In 1926 the stronghold became a barracks, later there was an agricultural college in it. Now it's a museum.  

Uzhgorod
The centre of Transcarpathian region, Uzhgorod, is the smallest regional centre in whole Ukraine, and one of the oldest cities of the country. Uzhgorod is at least 1000 years old. The city spreads out on both sides of the winding river Uzh (which means "grass-snake"). But its modern name city got only in the middle of 19th c. Years before that it was known as Ungvar. The oldest part of Uzhgorod – its castle. The deep moats and high defence walls of this fortress witness to the fact that the city is really ancient. The castle was also a theological seminary in the 19th century. There are some legends about White Lady who roams about castle vaults and Witches' Pit in the castle yard. Now some museums dwell in the old fortress. Among other places of interest in Uzhgorod there is the Cathedral, the residence of the Greek-Catholic bishop, the building of the former county hall, old cemetery Calvaria and others.

Day 2

BEREGOVE – KHUST – IZA – LVIV

Beregove
For many Ukrainians, the word Beregove evokes associations with a brand of wine. There is, indeed, a winery situated in a suburb of Beregove, in the former residence of Count Schonborn. The Count must have been romantically inclined - his estates were situated in very picturesque places, the one in Beregovo being particularly scenic. The church in the central square of town was built in the 12th century. Among the famous places in Beregovo is the sports club Zakarpattia which boasts a gym, a sauna bath and a swimming pool filled with mineral water. The water comes from a well, 1,680 meters deep. A must is a visit to Koshuta Square with its two-story houses that look like toys and a huge building of what used to be an imperial court. The architect Ferenz Yablonsky evidently liked every¬thing large-sized.

Khust
The city was founded in XI century. In 1329 the city got the rights of a crowned city. In 1511 it was rented to the family of Pereny. In XVI–XVII centuries the city and its castle were often fought for by the Gagsburgs and the Semigorodsk princes, as well as Turks and Tatars often to devastate the area. During January 1919 there was held the Transcarpathian meeting, where it was established to unite Ukraine. From 1938 it became the capital of the Carpathian Ukraine. In March of 1939 here used to work the government of Voloshin, and this is the place where the independence of Carpathian Ukraine was proclaimed. The church is situated on the way from the castle to the centre of the city. The first church was built in XV century. The church has acquired its modern stone view in XV century. On the western side the church has a belfry that was rebuilt in the XVIII century. The church itself is of gothic architecture – lancet windows, cruciform vaults.

Iza
The old and large village Iza is located in a wide plain among Carpathian ridges. It is well-known because all its residents, the local priest and policeman included, are engaged in withes wickerwork. Instead of carrots, cabbages, and potatoes, they grow willows on their plots of land. Incidentally, they say that withes are considered to be an “energy-giving” plant which increases the body’s natural defences and prolongs life. You will not find any other village like this in the whole Europe. It is the only one. Yes, wickerwork is done in many places but not by the entire village! Here, a number of things are made: furniture, tableware (bread and fruit containers) of different shapes, vine bottle pouches, although especially beautiful are the Iza baskets. In Orthodox Christianity, it is customary to use baskets to bring food to the church for consecration during Easter. Such baskets are often called the ritual ones. They must be especially well-decorated differing from others by exquisite weaving, patterns, and colouring. The Iza masters are especially good at making exactly these baskets, and the Easter baskets from Iza are a wonder. They are started to be made in February, after Epiphany, when streets are cold and frosty. There is a belief in Iza: if one is the first to make the Easter basket at the beginning of the year, then this year will be lucky in everything for the person. It is forbidden for the villagers to curse, dance, or sing during the work on such baskets. They even speak to each other until Easter very softly. Using consecrated twigs, they weave mysterious talismanic patterns. It is believed that, if one consecrates the Easter cake in a basket with such patterns, one will steer clear of trouble for the entire year. This is Carpathians’ fame and power.

Price per person:

Group of 40-50 persons – 125 USD/ 100 EUR
Group of 16-28 persons – 145 USD/ 115 EUR
Group of 10-15 persons – 170 USD/ 135 EUR
Group of 5-9 persons – 210 USD/ 168 EUR
4 persons – 260 USD/ 210 EUR
3 persons – 300 USD/ 240 EUR
2 persons – 355 USD/ 285 EUR
1 person – 625 USD/ 500 EUR

The price includes:

•    accommodation at a 3* hotel or private lodge;
•    all meals are included;
•    transport services according to the program;
•    excursions according to the program;
•    English speaking guide and assistance.

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