This tour will lead you to the spa cities of Eastern Hungary – among top baths of Budapest. Driving gives you freedom and flexibility during the tour. We provide entries, meals and accommodation.
Feel free to contact us if you need extra night before, during or after the tour – the longer stay, the more (spa) memories you may get… You can combine this tour with the one visiting the spas of Western Hungary.
Program
Day 1 Arrival in Budapest Our representative will meet you in your hotel to discuss tour details. You get all necessary doucuments and maps for your stay. Dinner and overnight in Budapest.
Day 2 Baths in Budapest Today you can visit one of the most famous baths of Budapest: the Széchenyi or the Lukács bath. This days is yours to relax. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 3 Miskolctapolca After driving to Miskolc (190 km, mostly on highways) – you’ll well deserve a rest in the Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca. Dinner and overnight in a nearby hotel.
Day 4 Eger Today you proceed to the lovely medieval town of Eger (95 km) – through the picturesque Bükk Nature Park. Eger is famous for its rich history and excellent wines.
After visiting the Türkish Bath we invite you for dinner in the inner city. Overnight in Eger.
Day 5 Egerszalok You will visit the Salt Hill Spa and Wellness Bath of Egerszalok (8 km from Eger). Take your time and return to Eger at your own place. Overnight in Eger.
Day 6 Mezőkövesd You’ll leave the Bükk mountains today and visit Mezőkövesd (20 km) a smaller town with rich ethnographic traditions. Enter „Zsóry Fürdő” and visit the „Matyó Múzeum” typical for the region. Dinner and overnight in Mezőkövesd.
Day 7 Debrecen Today you cross the Puszta and pass by Lake Tisza to reach the famous spa city Hajdúszoboszló. Proceed to Debrecen the 2nd biggest town of Hungary. (120 km today) Dinner and overnight in Debrecen.
Day 8 Gyula Enjoy the landscape, fauna and flora of the Puszta while driving to Gyula, the next spa town during your tour (200 km). Relax in the newly refubished “Várfürdő” near Gyula Castle. Dinner and overnight in Gyula.
Day 9 Szeged Driving through Orosháza make a stop at Gyopárosfürdő. This is the last bath visit in the countryside – you’ll have an overview of eastern Hungary by now. You proceed to Szeged („Town of the Sunshine”, home of paprika and university town) – dinner and overnight in Szeged. (150 km today)
Day 10 Back to Budapest After a week in the countryside you return to Budapest today – by the highway M5 (170 km). For a memorable last spa visit you’ll see Gellért Thermal Bath (a monument bath in itself) - followed by a farewell dinner.
Day 11 End of the stay We hope you enjoyed your spa holiday in Hungary. You are welcome to return anytime !
Details
Starting point Budapest
End Budapest
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 Minimum two persons
Level of difficulty self guided tour – by own or rented car
Options - Single supplement : 180€
- Airport Taxi Transfer (per person, 1 way) : 15€
- Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in dbl, pp : 30€
- Extra night in Budapest (B&B) in single room : 52€
- Dinner, pp : 15€
Included 10 nights, 10 breakfasts, 8 dinners, road map, route description, spa entries (9x), welcome meeting
Not included Car rental (if any), fuel, parking fees, airport taxi transfer, tipping, travel insurance, personal expenses.