10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Northern Hungary That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover Mezokovesd and Matyo Culture with private guide on this day trip from Budapest. The culture of the Matyo people is on the nomination list for UNESCO World Heritage status. The Matyo people are mainly known for their world famous embroidery among other things. We visit Matyo Museum, Hadas district - home to authentic matyo homes from the old times, craftmen's, like furniture painter and gingerbread makers house, home of the most famous embroidering woman of matyos, and an authentical home of today, where you can dress in and make photos of yourself in beautiful original matyo folkcostumes.

Inclusions: Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Transport by private vehicle, entry into Matyo Museum Mezökövesd

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Journey to the historic city of Eger to taste its world famous wines and wander its Baroque streets. The second largest city in Northern Hungary, you will visit castles and minarets before enjoying wine, food and exquisite Hungarian hospitality.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Transport in an exclusive private vehicle, Visit of the most beautiful sights of Eger, Tasting of up to 11-12 quality local wines, Cold snack, Lunch, Door-to-door service in Budapest, Visit of two wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities

“Treasures of Romania and Hungary Tour” takes you in just 10 days in two of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe: Romania and Hungary. It starts in the vivid city of Bucharest, Romania’s capital city, then it crosses the Carpathian Mountains into the exotic Transylvania where you’ll discover forgotten villages, well-preserved medieval towns and old legends. On the way, you’ll experience the rural life of Maramures, while in Hungary you’ll discover famous wine areas, admire the Baroque town of Eger and the magnificent city of Budapest.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport pick-up in Bucharest and drop-off in Budapest, Transport by modern car, Accommodation for 9 nights in 4-star hotels and B&Bs, Breakfast, Licensed English-speaking tour guide/driver, Traditional dinner on Day 6

Exclusions: Flight ticket, Hotel extras (telephone, mini bar, etc), Drinks (other than water), Other meals except breakfast and Dinner on Day 6, Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites, Tips, Travel insurance, Personal expenses

This will be a comprehensive and fun private tour from your Budapest hotel, with a stop off at the pretty town of Eger on the way then to the UNESCO site of Aggtelek Cave System. The site consisting of 712 caves spread out over a total area of 55,800 ha (138,000 acres) along the border of Hungary and Slovakia. The Park Directorate organises 5 separate tours in 3 caves, among which the Baradla Cave is perhaps the most well-known. The public are encouraged and invited to explore two sections of the stunning larger Baradla Cave, as well as the two smaller Rákóczi and Imre Vass Caves; rightly considered the pearls of the national park. Your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up en-route or from your Budapest Hotel. This is a private tour for between 1-7 people in one minibus or car depending the number of people. Price calculated per vehicle with lunch and entrance tickets.

Inclusions: Transport, cave entrance fee, Lunch

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This unique, full-day tour follows in the footsteps of thriving Jewish communities living in the Hungarian country(side) during the olden days. The exploration will take you into the history, culture and relics of these once prosperous Jewish Orthodox and Hassid territories from Gyöngyös to Sátoraljaújhely in the stunning Hungarian countryside.

Inclusions: Winery tour (Guided tour in the Disznókő winery is possible by paying a symbolic amount - buying a bottle of kosher wine), Driver, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Kosher food (if the option booked), Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This will be a truly amazing private tour leaving from your Budapest accommodation with your English speaking driver/guide. Visiting the world famous stud farm is a special experience. Get to know the history of the ranch all the way from its foundation until today. Find out everything you wanted to know about the Lipizzan horses. Continue your journey just a few miles out of the farm in the fascinating surroundings of the Bukk Mountains, where you can see waterfalls and breathtaking nature. After you will have a chance to visit the historic town of Eger and see its castle and try some Bull's blood.

Inclusions: Transport, Entrance Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a fascinating private tour to the historical town of Eger. Your private, English speaking driver will pick you up at your Budapest accommodation, once in Eger you will have a general sightseeing tour soaking up the Mediterranean feel of the town.  After the walk you will have a chance to visit the castle and explore it on your own. The castle, erected in the 13th century, will give you plenty of opportunity to get to know Eger’s past. The town flourished during the Middle Ages when wine making became the main source of income. In the 16th century, under Turkish occupation, Eger changed radically. Most churches were converted into mosques and public baths and minarets were built. In the end of the tour be our guest for a glass of local wine at a local winery. In the evening your driver will take you back to your Budapest hotel.

Inclusions: Private driver, Entrance Ticket

Exclusions: Lunch

Travel back in time with your private, English/German speaking driver on a full day tour to Holloko village, UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to immerse yourself in the special atmosphere of the village with houses built in the 17-18 century. It is a Paloc ethnographic village, still keeping old traditions alive with local craftsmanship, the village museum and more. The day is yours to enjoy, so set the pace and explore. You will also be able to visit the Castle of Holloko. On the way back you will be able to explore the town of Eger, a historic town in Northern Hungary. At its heart is the elegant tree-lined Kossuth Lajos Street with the Town Hall and the Eszterhazy Collage, crowned by the astronomical tower. Across the Eger River, the famous medieval Eger Castle overlooks the city. Eger’s Ottoman Minaret offers far-ranging city views. All entrance tickets are included plus hotel pick up and drop off with your private driver/guide.

Inclusions: Entrance Ticket, guide, transport

Exclusions: Lunch

Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure! Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Motorcycle hire, Fuel, Top box for daily personal use , services of a driver for the support car, support car carrying the luggage, spares, Mechanical spares, servicing and repairs, Daily briefing and map package, airport transfers, Motorcycle third party liability insurance

Exclusions: Some of the meals, Beverages, road taxes and tolls, parking fees, Visa’s, Traffic fines, Repair/recovery costs to motorcycle loss/damage by negligence/failing to heed ride leaders directive, International flights

Eger is a beautiful baroque city located in Northern Hungary and known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings (including the northernmost Turkish minaret) and red wines. The tour covers a great walking in the downtown where you can visit the second largest cathedral in Hungary. There are 17 churches in the city: e.g. in baroque or in Zopf style. The Castle of Eger is famous for its successful defense against the 1552 Ottoman invasion. Nowadays it is a protected historic monument. The city has a lot of sights from the Turkish era, for example the Turkish minaret and the Turkish Bath. The city and the region is also famous for its wines. "The Valley of the Beautiful Woman" is a part of Eger which has numerous wine cellars and many of them serve tourists with their own wines.

Inclusions: Private tour guiding by a professional guide , Hotel pickup and drop off (other locations available upon request), Transportation by a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minibus, Parking and motorway fees, All taxes (including VAT), An unforgettable experience, Entrance fee to the castle of Eger

Exclusions: Dining, Wine tasting, Entrance fees to sites other than the entrance fee to the castle