DANUBE BEND TOUR

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Visit Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre, the 3 most beautiful cities in the Danube Bend. Enjoy the picturesque viewpoints in all settlements and get acquainted with the Hungarian history along the “Blue Danube”. Have an unforgettable boat tour back to Budapest. (May – October)

The Danube Bend – an excursion into Hungary’s history. This is an unforgettable tour along the "Blue Danube" with stops in Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre.

Visegrád: we walk close the 750 year-old stones of the formal Royal Residence (entrance fee not included), learn about life in the middle ages and enjoy the fascinating panorama on the Danube valley.

Esztergom: the Northern gate of Budapest – the centre of the Catholic Church. We visit the largest cathedral of Hungary (also burial place of famous cardinals of Hungary, like Primate József Mindszenty). Afterwards, we glance across the river and enjoy the view over to Slovakia.

Szentendre: On the way back we stop in the artist's village of Szentendre. It is a small baroque city at the gate of the Danube Bend, at the meeting place of the river Danube and the Pilis mountains, in a beautiful natural environment. We walk around the baroque settlement, built on medieval ruins and go up the narrow streets to the panorama point to see the Danube. We invite you for a Lángos (fried Hungarian flat bread) followed by the presentation of Rác Ürmös, a traditional hand made wine aperitif. We then simply enjoy the special atmosphere of this village. You can also take the opportunity to visit the museums (for example the world-famous Margit Kovács Ceramic Museum, the Confectionery Museum-with buildings and people made of marzipan), or you can choose to visit the shops of the village.

During the summer (between the 1st of May and the 30th of September) we return to Budapest on the Danube by boat.

The tour ends at the pier / city centre.

During the tour we stop for lunch (optional, not incl.).

DEPARTURES: 
April-October: daily (except Mon.,Tue.) 10.00 a.m. 
November-March: Sat. 09.00 a.m. 
Boat trip 01.05-30.09. 
In case of low water and during winter time we return to Budapest by bus.

PRICES: 

Adult

56,00 EUR

 

DURATION:

Children under 12

28,00 EUR

 

8,5 Hour(s)

The price includes free pick-up service 30 minutes before the tour starts.

 

 

PUSZTA TOUR


Spend an unforgettable day in the Puszta! Visit the city of Kecskemét to see some nice examples for the Hungarian Art Nuevo. Enjoy the traditional horse show and the carriage ride in the Puszta and have a tasty three-course lunch accompanied by Hungarian gipsy music.

At an hour's drive from Budapest, we stop in the city of Kecskemét. We walk around the beautiful downtown and visit the most important squares and buildings, like the Main Square with the famous City Hall, , the Theatre and the churches (guided walk). From Kecskemét, we drive to a traditional Hungarian farm. After receiving the greetings of the horse(-herds)men, you can taste the famous Hungarian welcome drink, “Barack Pálinka” (Apricot Schnapps) and the “Pogácsa” (salty scone). Horsemen will then take you around and through the Puszta by horse-carriage. The program continues with a traditional horse show, which includes several breathtaking field performances. You are then invited for a three-course lunch including the famous Hungarian goulash soup, accompanied by Hungarian gipsy music. The programme offers the possibility to ride the horses. The tour ends in the city centre.

DEPARTURES: 
April-October: Mon., Thur., Sat. 09.00 a.m.

PRICES: 

Adult

70,00 EUR

 

DURATION:

Children under 12

35,00 EUR

 

8 Hour(s)

The price includes free pick-up service 30 minutes before the tour starts.

 

 

LAKE BALATON & HEREND

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Visit the Herend Porcelain Manufactory and get to know porcelain making technology. Explore the Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us. Enjoy the view from the Tihany Abbey and walk along the famous promenade at Balatonfüred.

We take you to Herend first, to the world’s largest Porcelain Manufactory (founded 1826). Following a guided tour through the rooms we invite you for a coffee (possibility for shopping). Next, we drive to Lake Balaton (the largest fresh-water lake of Central Europe) and visit the abbey (founded 1055) on the Tihany Peninsula. Following a 3-course lunch in a „csárda” restaurant, we go to Balatonfüred (with the oldest spa in Hungary) and walk along the famous promenade. Finally, we return to Budapest, the tour ends in the city centre.

DEPARTURES: 
April-October: Friday 09.00

PRICES: 

Adult

70,00 EUR

 

DURATION:

Children under 12

35,00 EUR

 

9-10 Hour(s)

The price includes free pick-up service 30 minutes before the tour starts.