10 Sightseeing Tours in Southern Transdanubia That You Shouldn't Miss

Dip into the wineries and wine villages of beautiful Villány, Hungary’s southernmost wine region on this private day trip from Budapest. With a private wine-expert guide, taste five to eight wines at each of three wineries to gain a picture of the robust reds, fruity whites and other varieties of this scenic area. See the region’s rustic wine villages and whitewashed old cellars, explore a vineyard, sample local snacks at the last winery, and top it all with a 3-course Hungarian lunch.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, On-board mineral water and snacks, Three winery visits with 5-6 wines at each, 3-course lunch, Food tastings at third winery

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, Gratuities

Seeing just Budapest in Hungary is not the wisest thing to do.  Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance. And our favourite region in Hungary. You will enjoy stunning views, tiny villages with century-old whitewashed houses, amazing formations of nature. Balaton Uplands has been chosen by Mastercard users one of the Top 15 Hidden Treasures travel destinations of Europe. The 10 hour tour is filled with beauties of nature, interesting history and very good wine! The beauty of the nature, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charme of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to make a visit here

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person), additional entrance fees in case they apply (if we visit the Balaton Uplands National Park, we discuss this on the tour day, this depends on weather and if you want this), Gratuities

Travel Hungary’s first official wine road on this private guided tour from Budapest. The Villany-Siklos wine route is home to some of Hungary's most famous Hungarian wines and is filled with centuries of history. Visit the nearby Pecs, which is rich in sites of historical and cultural interest, like the chathedral, the old town, Turkish memories, and the Zsolnay Fountain.Be our guest for a wine tasting in one of Villany's many famous, prizewinner cellars.The Villany wineroad was the fist officially declared wineroad of Hungary, famous for its excellent red and whitewines as well!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transfers, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Spend a magical day in the Hungarian countryside: visit the beautiful Somló, Hungary's smallest and perhaps least-known wine region. Somló lies near lake Balaton, it is in fact a single volcanic hill that produces some of the most exciting mineral grape varieties of Hungary. This day trip will give you an insight into a region you would have a hard time reaching on your own, and it includes two winery visits and an authentic Hungarian three-course lunch. You will try 5-7 wines at each winery, and cheeses and/or cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting. Somló and the Northern Balaton region are definitely worth taking some time to explore if you are fond of nature: this off-the-beaten-track tour is complete with a light hike and some additional sightseeing stops. Your private wine-specialised tour guide will help you discover this magical region.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Travel in a smoke-free, air-contitioned private car or minivan with a private driver, Bottles of mineral water and light snacks for the car ride , Up to three winery visits/tastings with generous tastings of 5-8 wines, Generous three-course lunch , Private, wine specialized tour guide , A cold plate of local products at one of the wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional admissions to museums, sights, etc., Dinner

Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or appartment on an agreed time. You take a pleasant an hour and half ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the southern of Lake Balaton. Here you take a ferry boat from Szántod to the Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany. Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards, which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. You take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the well known Cardiology Sanatorium. Here your private guide will invite you than for an unforgettable wine tasting with a lunch. Afternoon your private guide takes you back on the north shore of Lake Balaton to your hotel or appartment and you relax on your way to the capital.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, lunch with a fantastic view, tasting of 7-9 different quality wines , visiting at least 2 winery

Exclusions: Entrance fee to optional sights, Gratuities

The history of Pecs stretches back over 2,000 years to its first Celtic settlements before it became part of the Roman Empire. Today, the city is well known for its art and culture and is home to the world-famous Zsolnay ceramics and the largest Turkish ruins in Hungary. The fourth-century Necropolis of Sopianae contains a number of underground tombs with incredible murals that depict Christian themes. The site is open to visitors who can also delve deeper into the history of the tombs at the Visitor Center. Among the city’s many historic landmarks is the iconic Gazi Kasim Mosque, which is an example of the extensive Turkish and Islamic architecture that flourished when the city was under occupation. Pecs is also situated in the country’s warmest wine region, so after sampling the cultural delights of the city then why not relax with a glass of one of the region’s must tries — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Fran, and Merlot.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

“It’s beautiful here. They said that of course, that Budapest is beautiful. But it is in fact almost ludicrously beautiful.” -Anthony Bourdain Don't miss this Unique opportunity to visit just more than Zagreb & Croatia. Join us on an exciting overnight tour to Budapest, embrace the amazing sightseeing through Northern Croatia, stop by the beautiful Lake Balaton. Take a boat stroll through the heart of Europe on the Danube. A mix of a God given beauty and a man made architecture. well worth your holiday time, every bit of it.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local English speaking Driver/Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 01 Night accommodation in a 3 stars hotel

Exclusions: Food & Beverage, Services not mentioned in the itinerary, Gratuities to Your Driver/Guide

The history of Pecs stretches back over 2,000 years to its first Celtic settlements before it became part of the Roman Empire. Today, the city is well known for its art and culture and is home to the world-famous Zsolnay ceramics and the largest Turkish ruins in Hungary. The fourth-century Necropolis of Sopianae contains a number of underground tombs with incredible murals that depict Christian themes. The site is open to visitors who can also delve deeper into the history of the tombs at the Visitor Center. Among the city’s many historic landmarks is the iconic Gazi Kasim Mosque, which is an example of the extensive Turkish and Islamic architecture that flourished when the city was under occupation. Pecs is also situated in the country’s warmest wine region, so after sampling the cultural delights of the city then why not relax with a glass of one of the region’s must tries — Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Fran, and Merlot.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dardania Route'' is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of Central and North-East Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a tailor made program, carefully constructed, trying to optimize all “must see'' places for Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Kosova. We have intentionally named ‘Dardania Route’ as it has been the main and only way to connect the west part of Europe (Rome) to Durres - Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula with the Central Balkans via Dardania to Naissus to other inland corridors. This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations. Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Lezhe, Shkoder, Podgorica, Niksic, Brod, Sarajevo, Balaton, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Nis, Pristine, Prizren, and Durres.

Inclusions: Hotel: Accommodation 3* hotels on double occupancy in good locations of respective cities/places., Transportation: Air Conditioned modern van/minibus/bus and other transportation listed in itinerary., Breakfast: Daily breakfast. All other meals not listed are at your expense., Guide: Professional bilingual English, speaking tour guide/leader, etc.

Exclusions: Admission/entry Fees, Travel insurance, visa fees (if applicable), Any charges for additional itinerary are not listed in itinerary, A mandatory service fee for tour guide/bus driver (min. 5-7 Euro /day per person), Excess baggage charges from Airlines, Personal expenses such as room service, telephone, laundry service charges, Losses or additional expenses, Lunch and Dinner charges (if applicable), Everything not mentioned in “Inclusions”

Take a memorable all day private Lake Balaton tour with a perfect guide. Make a visit to the famous cities of Tihany, Balatonfüred cities with a 3 course menu lunch included. Enjoy a marvellous swim and some relax in the sun. Wonderful trip in a wonderful nature! See the beautiful Csopak wine region and taste some famous Hungarian wine with us! Admire the stunning view of the lake Balaton from a ferry ride! Enjoy a more personal tour experience on this private trip.

Inclusions: 3-course lunch with drinks with winetasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Private tour, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan, Ferry ride

Exclusions: Gratuities