Hungary Tour of Vineyards and cellars
A 7 days and 6 nights private Hungary tour of the best vineyards and cellars.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 1: Budapest – Badacsony – Hévíz
Private transfer from the Budapest Airport to Hévíz, via Badacsony and Szigliget.
Lake Balaton is one of Hungary's most precious treasures and most frequented resort. At its centre, the depth is 16m. In the area ofBadacsony. the excellent wine of the Pauline monks called 'Grey Monk' [Szürkebarát] is pressed.
Drive to Szigliget has a unique atmosphere with its houses creeping up the hillside and its green gardens. The old village consists of thatched rural houses. Lunch in Szigliget.
You’ll arrive in Hévíz in the evening to check in your hotel (Rogner Hotel & Spa).
Day 2: Hévíz – Pécs
After breakfast your driver/guide will take you to the southern town of Pécs. From the Lake Balaton region you’ll head towards the south and on arrival in Pécs. check into the Palatinus Hotel.
Pécs has many attractions. Domed Turkish mosques, a slim minaret, and a lot of well-preserved masterpieces of Muslim architecture can be found here. The panorama is stunning from the 1730 feet high Misina mountaintop. Hikers walking along the sign-posted tourist paths of the Mecsek's Park Forest. Enjoy tasting the famous local wines in the evening.
Day 3: Villány – Budapest
After breakfast you’ll head towards probably the best red wine region of Hungary – Villány. The Villány-Siklós Wine Road in this ancient wine country was the first such to be developed in Hungary. It connects-through eight towns and villages-the 30 kms of vineyards spread out over a vast area. After sampling the famous local wines, you’ll have dinner in a charming family owned wine cellar.
Day 4: Budapest
Your private car and guide will pick you up at the Hotel to take you on a full day tour of Budapest.
Lunch at a local Restaurant (optional).
Day 5: Budapest – Eger – Tokaj (overnight in Tarcal)
Eger is an international town of vineyards and wine, centre of viticulture in the region. Secular sights include the medieval castle with casemates housing István Dobó Castle Museum. The Turkish minaret from the 17th century is the northernmost in Europe.
Around 60 kilometres to the east of Budapest rise the contours of the Mátra, from afar still reminiscent of a giant volcano. Leaving the Mátra behind, for a distance of one hundred kilometres, continuous vineyards are to be found on the southern slopes of the hills. Mátraalja, Eger and Bükkalja wine countries are listed under this region, the most famous wines being Eger Bikavér (Bull’s Blood), Eger Leányka, Debrõ Hárslevelû and Olaszrízling.
Day 6: Tokaj - Budapest
Tokaj represents such a unique style with its full-bodied dry and sweet botrytis wines, that it is justified to classify it as a separate region. The aszú and szamorodni wines produced from Furmint, Hárslevelû and Sárga Muskotály are unique throughout Europe, and increasingly fine dry wines are also produced with vineyard area (dûlõ) selection and cask maturation. Tokaj-hegyalja is a part of World Heritage.
Day 7: Budapest
Transfer to the airport for departure.
Typical Inclusions:
• Private car and driver/guide service throughout the itinerary
• Hotel accommodation in 5 star properties (where available)
• Cost of hotel accommodation and meals for the guide
• Highway tolls, all entrance fees
Prices vary with seasonality please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.
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