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

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

Discover the winemaking heritage of the scenic Tokaj region of Hungary on this private, full-day tour from Budapest. With a private, wine-expert guide at your side, travel to Tokaj, an age-old wine growing area famed for sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine. Then, delve into the region’s viticulture with visits to three wineries, sampling five to eight varieties at each. Explore a vineyard and cellar system at one winery, nibble on cured meat and cheese at the third, and punctuate your wine forays with a hearty 3-course lunch.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, On-board mineral water and snacks, Three winery visits with 5-8 samples at each, 3-course lunch, Food tastings at third winery

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, 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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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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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

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 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