You can opt for a long weekend in Budapest or extend your stay in Hungary and venture south to stunning Lake Balaton. Either way there is plenty to see and do and we guarantee you’ll be bewitched by the charm of the cities and countryside.
In Hungary we recommend:
- Exploring the Castle district of Budapest including the Fisherman’s Bastion and the ornate Matthias Church.
- Taking the cog railway into the Buda hills
- Relaxing at a historic spa
- Experiencing live gypsy music in a taverna or restaurant
- A day trip to the Danube bend taking in a visit to Esztergom Cathedral, the fortess Visegrád and the picturesque artists’ village at Szentendre
- Enjoying time on the shores of Lake Balaton with a visit to the Baroque Abbey and Monastery on the Tihany Peninsular
- Visiting Balatonfüred, the oldest and most popular resort at Lake Balaton
- Sampling the famous Bull’s Blood red wine in the lovely Baroque city of EGer
Travel Information
To reach Hungary
- Allow 21 hours from Calais by coach
- Nearest airport: Budapest
