Things to do in Eger, Northern Hungary: The Best Tours

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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In the Ányos Jedlik Experimentary, the teachers of the Faculty of Science of Eszterházy Károly University hold workshops with high-quality demonstrations, extraordinary classes in biology, physics, geography and chemistry, which are an integral part of the Magic Tower's programs. Extraordinary classes are a complement to school curricula and can be requested by school groups on pre-arranged topics and times. This hall also hosts lecture series for major science events, in-service training and quizzes sponsored by the Magic Tower. The 40-person room is equipped with state-of-the-art educational equipment.

Inclusions: Admission ticket

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Visit the wineries and the township of beautiful Eger, Hungary’s northernmost red-wine-producing region on this private day trip from Budapest. With a private wine-expert guide, taste five to eight wines at each of three wineries including ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Egri Bikavér), the region’s most prominent red. Though better known for its reds, it also produces many whites (including native varietals like Leányka and Királyleányka). Several of Eger’s best wineries are located in villages outside of town, but the town of Eger itself has played an important role in Hungary’s history, and is worth taking some time to explore. After taking a spin around town, you’ll be treated to a traditional Hungarian 3-course lunch, and cheeses and cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Travel in a smoke-free, air-conditioned 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, A generous three-course lunch , Tasting sheets for you to take wine notes , A cold plate of local products at one of the wineries

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

Enjoy this fantastic full day tour to Egerszalok thermal bath followed by discovering the historical town of Eger afterwards. Egerszalok is an open-air spa and village located in northeastern Hungary. The springs yield 68°C. mineral water from an aquifer located under the volcanic Matra Mountains. The spa is located 8 km west of the county seat of Eger. Egerszalok lies 133 km from Budapest between the Mátra and Bükk ranges. The historical and geographical associations of Egerszalók have made it a favourite spa in Hungary. The area's waters have been in use since the 1730s, although the current spa only came into operation in 1961. Before entering the spa pools, the steaming water runs down a series of cascades forming unique salt hill formations. This tour cost the same for 1-4 people.

Inclusions: Transport, Entrance ticket

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Be part of the beautiful Eger town's magical history and visit Hungary's most beautiful fortress castles with your English speaking, professional private driver and guide, with the advantage of setting your own pace. The Castle of Eger, built in the 13th century will be the backdrop of the beautifully illuminated walking street of Eger at Dobo Istvan Square the Christmas lights will create a festive atmosphere of the town, with stalls offering their local produce. Be our guest for a tasty mulled wine on this trip. Upon request the driver will take you to the famous wine region of Eger, to the Valley of the beautiful woman for some wine tasting. You will be picked up and dropped of at your Budapest hotel. With 1-3 people in a car for the same price. For bigger groups we can send a minibus up to 18 seat upon request.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

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

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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