3-Day Hungarian Castles and Towns Tour from Budapest with Wine Tasting
About This Tour
Visit some of Hungary's most remarkable historic landmarks, from Tata Castle and the ancient Pannonhalma Archabbey to Fertőd, known as the Hungarian Versailles....
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Budapest, Sopron, Veszprem, Győr, Kőszeg, Lake Balaton · Languages: English, German, Hungarian, Spanish
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What's Included
- English-speaking Hungarian tour guide
- Driving
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel on a half-board basis
Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tata Castle, Pannonhalma Archabbey and Győr
Depart early from Budapest. Depart early from Budapest. Make your first stop at Tata Castle. Its prosperity dates back to the reigns of Zsigmond Luxemburg and Mátyás Hunyadi, when it served as a summer resort for the king. The walls of the castle reflect the romantic style of the Eszterházy family, who once lived here. The building on the shore of the Old Lake remains a beautiful sight even today. Make your first stop at Tata Castle. Its prosperity dates back to the reigns of Zsigmond Luxemburg and Mátyás Hunyadi, when it served as a summer resort for the king. The walls of the castle reflect the romantic style of the Eszterházy family, who once lived here. The building on the shore of the Old Lake remains a beautiful sight even today. Visit Pannonhalma Archabbey for a guided tour of the oldest Hungarian building in existence. Rare documents and records from the earliest centuries of the Hungarian State are preserved in the archives here. The library consists of over 300,000 volumes. Visit Pannonhalma Archabbey for a guided tour of the oldest Hungarian building in existence. Rare documents and records from the earliest centuries of the Hungarian State are preserved in the archives here. The library consists of over 300,000 volumes. Continue to the beautiful Baroque and neoclassical town of Győr. Continue to the beautiful Baroque and neoclassical town of Győr. Enjoy a walking tour of the city centre. Enjoy a walking tour of the city centre. Overnight stay in Győr.
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2Day 02
Fertőd, Sopron, Kőszeg and Sümeg
After breakfast, head to Fertőd - the Hungarian Versailles - and visit Eszterházy Castle. After breakfast, head to Fertőd - the Hungarian Versailles - and visit Eszterházy Castle. Travel to the historic Baroque town of Sopron, the second-richest Hungarian town in historical monuments. Travel to the historic Baroque town of Sopron, the second-richest Hungarian town in historical monuments. Continue to Kőszeg and take a walk around Jurisics Square. Continue to Kőszeg and take a walk around Jurisics Square. Visit the 14th-century St. James Church, Ambrozy House, and Jurisics Castle. Visit the 14th-century St. James Church, Ambrozy House, and Jurisics Castle. Make a short visit to the impressive castle of Sümeg. Make a short visit to the impressive castle of Sümeg. Experience a wine tasting featuring a collection of the best wines, followed by dinner. Experience a wine tasting featuring a collection of the best wines, followed by dinner. Overnight stay in Sümeg.
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3Day 03
Lake Balaton, Tihany Peninsula and Veszprém
After breakfast, travel along the northern shore of Lake Balaton to the Tihany Peninsula. After breakfast, travel along the northern shore of Lake Balaton to the Tihany Peninsula. Visit the Abbey Church, founded in 1055 AD. Visit the Abbey Church, founded in 1055 AD. Go to Veszprém and see the Castle District, Gizella Chapel, and the cathedral. Go to Veszprém and see the Castle District, Gizella Chapel, and the cathedral. Drop-off at the hotel in Budapest. Drop-off at the hotel in Budapest.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Budapest, Hungary · Tour start: Budapest, Hungary — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
