8 Days,
For the 2010 dates please call (408) 460-0688 or email info@DanubeDestinations.com

Budapest, Szentendre, Herend, Tihany, Heviz, Keszthely, Pecs, Hogyesz, Eger, Szilvasvarad, Lillafured, Holloko

This deluxe tour with an emphasis on history and culture takes you to some of the most fascinating sites in Hungary. Throughout the tour, you will stay in some of Hungary’s finest accommodations and get a taste of high-end Hungarian cuisine at authentic restaurants.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1	Arrive Budapest Private airport transfer with greet and meet service to your hotel in Budapest for 2 nights. Welcome Dinner nearby with a view of the Danube and Buda Castle. Includes: (D)
Day 2	Budapest – Szentendre – Budapest Half day Budapest tour and afternoon tour to Szentendre. Dinner on a boat with the evening view of the city. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 3	Budapest – Herend – Tihany – Heviz Herend factory tour and Abbey tour with view of Lake Balaton. Free time to visit the thermal lake of Heviz. Includes: (B, L, Independent Dinner)
Day 4	Heviz – Keszthely – Pecs- Hogyesz Visit the Festetics Palace. Walking tour of the city of Pecs and free time to explore. Includes: (B, L, Independent Dinner)
Day 5	Hogyesz – Lajosmizse - Eger Travel to Eger via Lajosmizse where we stop to enjoy authentic “puszta” cooking and horse show. Tour the Eger Castle and free time to explore this delightful town. Includes: (B, L, Independent Dinner)
Day 6	Eger – Szilvasvarad – Lillafured – Miskolctapolca Eger walking city tour followed by a lunch picnic in Szalajka Valley. Free time in Lillafured. Evening cave bathing at the thermal waters of Miskolctapolca. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 7	Lillafured – Holloko - Budapest Tour and lunch in the historical village of Holloko. Gourmet farewell dinner with gypsy music. Includes: (B, L, D)
Day 8	Budapest Private airport transfer and departure Includes: (B)

 

Tour Highlights & World Heritage Sites (WHS)

• Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue (WHS)
• Early Christian Necropolis in Pecs (WHS)
• The Eger Castle & Vineyards
• Holloko Village (WHS)

 

Hotels

• Budapest – Kempinski Hotel
• Heviz – Rogner Lotus Therme
• Hogyesz – Apponyi Castle Hotel
• Eger – Eger Park Hotel
• Lillafured – Palota Hotel

 

Tour Price Includes

• Meet and greet service at airport with roundtrip transfer
• All above accommodations as available, deluxe hotels or similar with daily breakfasts based on double occupancy
• All meals as indicated in itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, except for optional side tours)
• All regional ground transportation by private air-conditioned minibus, parking fees and tolls, driver fees and taxes
• The services of a Danube Destinations Tour Director and outstanding English speaking local guides,
• Wine tasting at wine cellars where applicable
• Admission fees during touring as mentioned in the itinerary
• Luggage handling for one bag per person
• Taxes
• Gratuities for dining room servers at included meals, hotel porters on our tours

 

Items Excluded from Tour Price

 

• Round Trip International airfare and airport departure taxes, transfers
• Cost of Passports, Travel visas or Entry permits, where required
• Services, Beverages and meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Personal expenses, Laundry services, Room Service, Extra Beverages, Communication charges, Items of personal nature
• Gratuities (at your discretion) for your Tour Director, driver, local guides
• Excess baggage fees and baggage handling
• Optional tours, meal cost, taxes and gratuities for optional tours
• Travel and Health Insurance. We strongly recommend that you protect yourself and your investment in case you have to cancel or interrupt your vacation