Hungary History & Wine

Welcome to Hungary! According to the arrival time of your flight, our local driver will greet you at the arrival hall of Budapest's Ferenc Liszt Airport, with a welcome board. He/She will then send you to the hotel in downtown, taking half an hour or so. After, you may go to explore the surrounding district on your own or have a rest in the room.

Accommodation: Overnight in Budapest in a 4-star centrally-located hotel

Our guide will come to meet you at the hotel after you having the breakfast, and then offer you a private Budapest full day tour. First you'll be guided to appreciate the exterior of Hungarian Parliament Building firstly, then the Opera House, the Heroes' Square and the City Park at the far end of the Andrassy Avenue. After, go back to the city center to the Saint Stephen's Basilica, visit this majestic architecture, climb up to its top and take a bird's eye view of the city. We will also cross one of the bridges and explore the Buda side of the amazing capital of Hungary, to witness the Liberty Statue and the Buda Castle Funicular, the first public transport in Budapest history. The lunch will be arranged in the Castle district, then you will be given some free time. To the evening, one hour Danube River boat cruise with a drink is scheduled.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Budapest in a 4-star centrally-located hotel

The guide will accompany you to Eger, a famous wine making place in this country. We will get there about 2 hours' drive later, a special scenic town with baroque architecture and a hilltop castle. We will stroll around the town as well as the surroundings, to taste the local foods and wines. At first, we will have a sightseeing tour of Eger city including the indoor visit of the castle, the Minaret and the Cathedral on the main square, meanwhile learning Eger's rich past. Then have lunch at the Valley of the Beautiful Women and taste some local wine. You will also be guided to visit several wine cellars. We will stay one night in Eger. So in the evening, you may go out from the hotel for a night adventure in this quaint and quiet city on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch with wine tasting
Accommodation: Overnight in Eger in a 4-star centrally-located hotel

Today, we will drive back to Budapest from Eger. Godollo, one hour's drive from Eger, is a great stop on the way. We will visit the former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) and Francis Joseph in Godollo. The guided interior visit of the Godolls Palace will let you learn the age of Austro-Hungarian Empire in depth. Lunch will be provided at the old royal palace as well. We will return to Budapest by the dusk.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight in Budapest in a 4-star centrally-located hotel

Based on the schedule of your onward flight, the driver will offer you the hotel pick-up and the transfer to Budapest Airport. Wish you a smooth trip!

Meals: Breakfast