WELLNES WEEK IN VISEGRAD WITH COLOURFUL PROGRAMMES
Wellness, nature and many more! |
1.day – Arrival in HUngary
Transfer to the hotel in Visegrád. Short guidance in the hotel, with presentation about the wellness services of the hotel.
Dinner and stay at the hotel.
2. day – Bycicle tour in the Danube bend
After breakfast crossing the Danube by ferry, from Visegrád to Nagymaros.
Bicycle tour to Vác (cca. 22 km).
In Vác free time and lunch individually.
Crossing by ferry to Szentendre-island, continued by a trip to back to Visesgrád (cca. 18 km).
Dinner and stay at the hotel.
3.day – Sightseeing tour in Budapest
After breakfast guided sightseeing tour in Budapest, visiting the most famous sights of the capital: Heroes Square, Andrássy út with the Opera House (from the outside), St.Stephen's Basilica (from the inside), Vaci Street- pedestrian area and Great Market Hall.
Lunch in the city center.
In the afternoon the sightseeing continuous on the Buda side: Castle District with the Castle of Buda (from the outside), Matthias Church (from the inside), Fishermen's Bastion (facultative entrance)
Finally drive back to Visegrád.
Dinner in the hotel.
4.day – Hiking in the Pilis mountains
After breakfast we will start with an enjoyable hiking through the Pilis mountains.
The tour is about 12 km, the starting point is at the Royal Castle (a coach will bring the group from the hotel to the castle).
Afterwards you will be able to experience the wonderful view to the Danube Bend and the surrounding nature.
Around half way lunch in the forest.
Finally drive back to the hotel by coach.
Dinner and stay at the hotel.
5.day – Esztergom and Szentendre
After breakfast drive to Esztergom, visit at the Basilica of Esztergom. The Esztergom basilica is the largest church and the catholic center of the country, it lies at the highest point of the city. The impressive sacred building is called by its full name "Cathedral of Our Lady and Saint Adalbert". Inside the cathedral, the enormous dimensions become really clear. The nave is almost 120m long and almost 50m wide and covers an area of 5,600m2.
Drive to Szentendre, visit of the small picturesque town. The city has a Mediterranean atmosphere, also known as the city of painters with its baroque churches and many museums.
Lunch individually.
In the afternoon return to Visegrád. Free time and opportunity to enjoy the wellness area of the hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
6.day – Visegrad with knights tournament
Visit the town of Visegrád with guide. Visit at the castle and palace of Visegrád.
Lunch in the hotel.
In the afternoon knights’ tournament, at the lower castle (Salamon tower).
The performance takes place on the tournament field located next to the tower, performed by the Saint George Knightly Order. King and a queen are selected from the guests, they are dressed in robes and crowned by the knights.
On the call of the king, the knights march in and show their targeting and fighting skills with medieval weapons to the royal couple and their guests. The realistic face-to-face battles recall the courage and spirit of the medieval knights in an exciting way with a bit of humour.
At the end of the show, you have the opportunity to try some of the weapons with the help of the knights.
In the evening royal feast at the Renaissance Restaurant: 3 course menu, with brandy, white-, and red wine without stint, water and coffee.
Finally return to the hotel.
7.day – Homeward journey
After breakfast transfer to the airport, homeward journey.