Excursion to the thermal pools of Berehovo
About this tour
Bathing in unique healing thermal pools, a guided walk through the center of the old Transcarpathian town of Berehove, acquaintance with Hungarian culture and historical-architectural landmarks, as well as excellent Hungarian cuisine and wine – will delight both body and soul! Treat yourself to this pleasure!
Tour day: Thursday
Program of the excursion to the Berehove thermal pools:
– Departure from Uzhhorod
– Transfer to Berehove
– Walking tour in the center of Berehove and introduction to Hungarian culture. Berehove is an ancient town near the Hungarian border, known as the center of Hungarian culture and the wine capital of Transcarpathia. Tour highlights:
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Roman Catholic church (12th century), destroyed by Tatars in 1241, rebuilt in 1370, restored in 1846
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Impressive former County Court Palace (1908–1909, architect Ferenc Jablonsky), now the Transcarpathian Hungarian Pedagogical Institute
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The beautiful Count’s Palace (1629) of Transylvanian magnate Gábor Bethlen
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Reformed church (1552)
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The building of the “Lion's Yard” hotel (17th century)
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“Golden Peacock” casino-restaurant (early 20th century)
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Ancient bridge over the Verke River
– Visit to the thermal pool (bring swimwear)
– Lunch at a Hungarian restaurant. Exquisite traditional dishes.
– Fascinating wine tasting tour in the “Old Cellar” in Berehove.
Berehove preserved large wine cellars dug into hills between the 17th–20th centuries. The most famous is the “Old Cellar.” Guests enjoy various wine varieties, natural juices, and tasty snacks.
The cellar is about 300 years old. According to legend, it was built by Turkish prisoners. The old walls attract visitors, and the cellar is ideal for wine storage. Only dry aged wines are made here using traditional techniques in oak barrels. Winemakers also show old and modern wine tools and gladly answer questions.
– End of the tour and return to Uzhhorod or Mukachevo.
Extra costs:
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Thermal bath entrance – 300 UAH / 2 hours
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Lunch – approx. 200 UAH
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Wine tasting – 150 UAH / person
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Seat reservation on the bus – 100 UAH / person
Tour is conducted in Ukrainian
Program
- Departure from Uzhhorod. - Moving to Berehovo. - A walk in the center of Berehovo, familiarization with Hungarian culture. Berehovo is an ancient town located near the Hungarian border, which is considered the center of Hungarian culture and the winemaking capital of Transcarpathia. - Completion of the excursion "Thermal pools of Beregovo" - return to Uzhhorod or Mukachevo.
5 reasons to choose tour
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Bathing in unique healing thermal pools
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A tour of the center of the ancient Transcarpathian town of Beregovo
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Familiarization with Hungarian culture
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Familiarization with interesting historical and architectural monuments
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As well as excellent Hungarian cuisine and wine will delight the soul and body
Key landmarks
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Berehovo
Berehovo has preserved huge cellars for wines, produced during the 17th-20th centuries. The most famous tasting room in the city is the Old Cellar. Here visitors will be treated to various types of wine, natural juices and delicious dishes. It got its name "Old Cellar" because this cellar is neither long nor short - about 300 years. According to folk legends, this cellar owes its appearance to the Turks, who were in captivity at that time. Today, the old cellar walls are of great interest to visitors and are the best place to store wine. The peculiarity of the "Old Cellar" is that, adhering to traditional technologies, only dry vintage wines are made here, which are aged in oak barrels. In addition to tasting, winemakers show ancient and modern devices for wine preparation and are happy to answer all visitors' questions.
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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