HUNGARY, WINE, CUISINE 5 days / 4 nights   Do you like good wines and delicius food, then you should not miss this tour!

 

1.day – Arrival in Budapest

Arrival at the airport of Budapest. Transfer to the hotel. Take-over the rooms. Dinner in the hotel

2. day – Budapest and Etyek

Sightseeing in Budapest with the most important sights of the city: Heroes Square, Andrássy út with the Opera House (from the outside), St.Stephen's Basilica (from the outside) on the Pest side
Lunch in the city (3course meal without beverages)
Followed by sightseeing on the Buda side: Castle District with the Castle of Buda (from the outside), Matthias Church (entrance included), Fishermen's Bastion (entrance included)
Transfer to the hotel. Short time to refresh yourselves.
Drive to Etyek. Etyek Buda Located between the two mountains of Velence and Buda, EtyekBuda Wine Region covers an area of 5600 hectares but the vine plantation is about 1600 hectares nowdays. Vine growing and winemaking has always been the most important field of activity in the region since the 11th century. 
Dinner and wine tasting in a local family run winery with beautiful panoramic view from the Old Grape Hill of Etyek (3course menu with wine tasting).
Transfer back to the hotel.

3.day – Lake Balaton (Balatonfüred and Tihany)

After breakfast drive to the Hungarian sea, to Lake Balaton, to the place where you can find everything, lovely towns, water with possibilitiy for many kind of water activities (swimming, sailing, SUP and many more) , fine cuisine, lovely little towns, great hotels and delicious wines! At Lake Balaton the sun ripens grapes on more than 9,000 hectares – this scenic area with rich history and natural beauty is the Balaton Wine Region. The Balaton Wine Region is home to several ancient and unique Hungarian grape varieties, among them Kéknyelű is found exclusively in Badacsony, while Somló Hill is also the true home of Juhfark. A Balaton wine is light, playful or even robust and thought-provoking, indeed, it can be bone-dry or lush with floral or pleasantly spicy notes, or even explosively fruity, sweet or tart, in fact, sometimes salty as well, depending on the terroir.
The day starst with short sightseeing and free time in Balatonfüred. Balatonfüred’s attraction lays in its beautiful location, carbonated springs healing power, the highlands growing fruity, good wine and the historic and cultural traditions.
Followed by lunch and wine tasting at a local winery with excellent wines and great view to Lake Balaton.
Followed by a drive to the famous half-island Tihany. This marvellous peninsula, devides the Lake Balaton into two. It is a pearl of not only the region or the country but also of Europe. It is a jewel in the middle of the Hungarian sea. The surface of the vulcanic peninsula is covered by limestone geysers. Visit the Abbey of Tihany. The church has been the cultural centre of the village for the last centuries. The atmosphere of the 19th century is called out by the thatched roof houses.
Drive back to Budapest. Dinner in the hotel.

4.day – Budapest and 1st class dining experience

After breakfast visit at the Parliament. The building has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987 as part of the Banks of the Danube.
The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as the Parliament of Budapest, is one of the most colossal constructions in the city. The building leaves the opulence and beauty of the end of the 19th and the start of the 20th centuries on display.
The Hungarian Parliament is the 3rd largest Parliament building of the world. Inside there are several important places to visit, such as the very richly decorated Staircase, later on the Cupola Room, where the Hungarian Crown Jewels and the Hungarian Holy Crown can be found.
Followed by a visit at the Great Market Hall of Budapest. The Great Market Hall is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest, Hungary. The idea of building such a large market hall arose at the end of the 19th century. It was opened in 1897 and was renovated completely for its 100th anniversary. It is a uniquely incomparable experience.
Free time and lunch individually.
In the evening, exclusive dinner with wine tasting in one of the best wine bars of the city representing the Eger wine region. 

5.day – Homeward journey

After breakfast transfer to the airport, homeward journey.