A tour of the castles of Transcarpathia allows you to get acquainted with the rare historical monuments of the region’s antiquity. It will be a real revelation not only for lovers of antiquity, but also for those who prefer vivid emotions to everyday life. Travellers will see with their own eyes the mystical Transylvanian fortification with the surrounding lands, about which there are so many sublime and gloomy legends.
Tourists will be greeted by one of the most beautiful castles in Ukraine, which was the centre of brilliant ideas that completely changed the fate of Europe.
The tour will lift the veil of secrecy over the stories of nobility, greatness, love, feats, self-sacrifice and triumph. Anyone who wants to take part in it will hear ancient legends about the beautiful or amazing on the verge of reality and fantasy. Their heroes are the people who moved history forward not in words but in deeds and preserved the cultural heritage of their native land.
Tour programme
The programme of the tour to the Transcarpathian castles includes:
– Uzhhorod: departure.
– A trip past the village of Seredne, where the history of the Knights Templar of the eastern outpost was concentrated. Their abode was Serednyansky Castle, the most magical not only in the whole of Transcarpathia, but also in the whole of Ukraine.
– A tour of the historic centre of Mukachevo with a visit to the city hall, the 9th century Greek Catholic Church, the 4th century Roman Catholic Church of St Martin, as well as other architectural and cultural sites.
– Excursion to the Mukachevo castle “Palanok” of the 8-9th centuries, which is rightfully considered one of the 7 Ukrainian architectural and historical wonders.
– Lunch break.
– A visit to Chynadiyovo village to the 15th-century castle «Saint Miklos», which has become synonymous with the word “love”.
– A tour of the exquisite Schönborn hunting palace of the 19th century, built in the neo-Romantic style. It seems to have intertwined medieval motifs of Gothic and Romanesque architecture, which is why the building is distinguished by its unique beauty and grandeur. Explore the count’s arboretum, preserved in its pristine beauty, with the source of eternal youth. On the lake, favoured by families of swans and ducks, and surrounded by enclosures with wildlife, you can feel an unprecedented surge of peace and pleasure.
– Transfer to Uzhhorod.
Inquisitive people who are not indifferent to history and appreciate beauty will appreciate the trip. There are 12 castles or their ruins on the territory of the region, so everyone will be interested in seeing all the most interesting things that are repeatedly mentioned in ancient chronicles and legends.
Features of the excursion
Start of the excursion: at 9:00 a.m.
End of the excursion: 6:00 p.m.
Cost of the excursion:
- adults – 700 UAH;
- children (under 12 years old) – 560 UAH.
The cost of an individual tour is calculated depending on the number of people.
A tour of the castles of Transcarpathia with a transfer from Uzhhorod to Mukachevo is held on Sundays.