Hungary is small in size – but has so much to offer. During this car tour we lead you along the most spectacular roads of Hungary, showing you its many geographical, historical and cultural values we are proud of. Most of the time avoiding main roads, we take you to the main sights but also to hidden treasures: peaceful green valleys, silent woods and tiny villages. Have a relaxing holiday with us !
Program
Day 1 Sopron Arrival in Sopron near the Austrian border. The medieval Sopron, „Town of Loyalty” is well worth a visit, preferably on foot.
Dinner and overnight in Sopron.
Day 2 Körmend Today we take you to Lake Fertőd – border lake to Austria, the Baroque castle of Fertőd, the spa of Bük, medieval church in Ják, lead you through the „Foot of Alps” – a picturesque region full of mountains and woods.
Dinner and overnight in Körmend.
Distance : 180 km.
Day 3 Tapolca You take an excursion through the Őrség region, maybe the most peaceful region of Hungary. The nature and the villages look as if unchanged over the centuries – a lovely place you’ll remember. Drive through the hilly Zala county and pass the Western tip of Lake Balaton. A short visit to medieval Sümeg will complete the day.
Dinner and overnight in Tapolca.
Distance : 215 km.
Day 4 Budapest The vulcanic region of the Balaton Highlands offers splendid view during your ride today. You’ll then cross the hills to reach the lake itself. The Tihany Peninsula with the Benedictine Abbey and Inner lake is a „must” – and so is Balatonfüred, the PATINÁS climatic spa. You confinue towards Velence Lake and reach Budapest today.
Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Distance : 215 km.
Day 5 The Danube bend Crossing the woody Pilis mountains Nord of Budapest, you’ll arrive in Esztergom at the Danube. Have a break at the Basilica and follow the river to Visegrád. Climb the citadel for a
splended view of the Danube bend. Make a stop at lovely Szentendre, the artists’ town with mediterranean flair. Return to Budapest – overnight.
Distance : 110 km.
Day 6 Eger Leaving Budapest, you cross Vác and the Cserhát mountains and make a stop at Hollókő village (UNO World Heritage site). Continue through the woods of the Mátra mountains to arrive in Eger, the beautiful baroque town, home of famous red wines. Take a walk in the medieval castle and try the local wines.
Dinner and overnight in Eger.
Distance : 210 km.
Day 7 Tokaj Don’t hurry ! Enjoy the ride through the Bükk National Park. You will surely meet backpackers today as the Bükk is a top walking destination. Don’t miss the sights of Szilvásvárad, Felsőtárkány, Lillafüred and Miskolctapolca. Continue through Szerencs to arrive in Tokaj, another world-famous wine region.
Dinner and overnight in Tokaj.
Distance : 120 km.
Day 8 Kecskemét Today you cross the Great Plain, the main agricultural region of Hungary. Following and several times crossing the winding Tisza river, you can take in the typical sight of the plain, its fauna and flora. You’ll pass Lake Tisza, popular holiday region of the plain and continue through Szolnok to Kecskemét, typical town of the „puszta”.
Dinner and overnight in Kecskemét.
Distance : 210 km.
Day 9 Győr Avoiding Budapest this time you continue to the charming town of Tata to explore the Old Lake and its surroundings and to Komárom at the Danube, with its fortresses. The „history class” of today ends in Győr, the „Town of waters”.
Dinner and overnight in Győr.
Distance : 210 km.
Day 10 End of the tour We hope you enjoyed your Hungary trip and will return one day.
Have a pleasant ride home !
Details
Starting point Sopron (or Budapest if you rent a car)
End Győr (or Budapest if you rent a car)
How to get there Budapest is easily accessible by air from most international airports in Europe.
Accommodation In comfortable hotels and pensions.
Number of people From two persons
Level of difficulty self guided tour – by own or rented car
Options - Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in dbl, pp : 35€
- Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in single room : 55€
- Dinner, pp : 15€
Included 9 nights, 9 breakfasts, 8 dinners, Hungary road map, travel documents, welcome kit
Not included Single supplement (on request), car rental (if any), fuel, road fees (tour avoids highways), parking fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, entries, dinner on Day 5.