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Holidays
in Eastern Europe- Tour Itineraries
A
12 day fly-drive holiday tour of Hungary from £1048 per person A
Highlights of Hungary Tour - explore towns full of history, culture and romance
and the best of Hungarian countryside. Whilst Hungary's vibrant
capital, Budapest has plenty of interest to keep you there for your whole holiday,
driving through the stunning Hungarian countryside at your own pace and visiting
Hungary's national parks and historical towns, will give you a true insight into
Hungarian culture. 
| Suggested
Flights | | Flight | From | To |
Depart | Arrive |
| BA866 | London
Heathrow | Budapest |
07.50 |
11.20 | |
BA869 | Budapest | London
Heathrow | 18.50 |
20.35 |
| Suggested
Itinerary | | Day 1 | ARRIVE
BUDAPEST
Arrive Budapest airport and transfer to the 4* Hotel Astoria
for a 2 night stay. | | Day 2 |
BUDAPEST
Breakfast at Hotel. Free day in Budapest
to explore at leisure. Hungary’s capital city offers many unique examples
of Baroque, Neo-Classical and Art Nouveau architecture of the Hungarian 'Golden
Age'. Split by the mighty Danube, the city looks best at sunset. A stroll along
the riverbanks is a perfect way to soak up the romantic atmosphere. Budapest is
really two cities in one - the romantic 'Buda' hillside with its castle and churches
and the Pest side full of majestic buildings, museums and theatres. |
| Day 3 | BUDAPEST
- BALATON NATIONAL PARK - TOTVAZSONY
Breakfast at Hotel. Your car will
be dropped off at your hotel (optional extra). Set off for Balaton National Park,
home to the largest freshwater lake in Europe. Explore the stunning countryside
on foot, by cycle, by boat or horseback or just drive through the many villages
surrounding the lake. Close by is the wel l- known spa treatment centre, Heviz
, known for its healing medicinal waters.Accommodation for 2 nights will be at
the stunning spa hotel Cseri Castle in Totvazsony. | | Day
4 | TOTVAZSONY
Breakfast at hotel.
Free day to explore at leisure. | |
Day 5 | TOTVAZSONY - HOGYESZ
After breakfast,
drive to the area of Szekzard in the southern part of Hungary and stay at the
Baroque Castle Hotel Grof Apponyi in Hogyesz, set deep in 5.5 hectares of parkland.
Check-in for a 2 night stay and perhaps enjoy the many spa and wellness amenities. |
| Day 6 | HOGYESZ
Breakfast
at Hotel. Free day to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or perhaps visit Pecs,
the biggest city in the area with its historical centre, surrounded by castle
walls and home to the first Hungarian University. Visit the four-towered Basilica,
the Bishops Palace and enjoy strolling through the narrow streets awash with red-tiled
little houses. | | Day 7 | HOGYESZ
- GREAT HUNGRARIAN PLAIN
Breakfast at hotel. Today, depart for Hortobagy
in the northern part of the Great Hungary Plain, Europe’s largest expanse
of grassland prairies (the Puszta). A must-see is one of the many horse shows
where cowboys crack whips, race one another on horseback and perform the breath-taking
‘five in hand’ feat (five horses controlled by only one rider) Check-in
at the Hortobagy Club Hotel for 2 nights’ stay. | | Day
8 | HORTOBAGY
Breakfast at hotel. Free
day in Hortobagy. Perhaps visit Debrecen, a nearby spa town. Take a walk amongst
the avenues of old tress and stop at one of the city’s tavernas to sample
some traditional Hungarian Goulash. | | Day
9 | HORTOBAGY - EGER
Breakfast at hotel.
Today your journey will continue north to Eger. This picturesque city is admired
for its priceless heritage of monuments and its Baroque and Rococo architecture.
The area of Eger is perhaps more famously known for its production of wine, so
don’t forget to taste the famous Bull’s Blood that is produced there!
Check-in at the Hotel Panarama for 2 nights’ stay. | | Day
10 | EGER
Breakfast at hotel. Free day
in Eger to explore at leisure. The natural spring on the outskirts of nearby Eregszalok
is worth a visit. | | Day 11 | EGER
- BUDAPEST
After breakfast set off for Budapest. Check in at the Hotel
Astoria for overnight stay. | | Day 12 | DEPARTURE
Breakfast
at hotel. Free morning/early afternoon before departing to Budapest airport. Drop
off car before boarding flight back to the UK. | 
|
Prices | | Price
per person twin-share | £1048 |
| Single room supplement | POA |
| Included
in Cost of Itinerary | | · Return
flights in economy class with British Airways from London/Heathrow |
| · All airport taxes and security charges |
| · 10 days car hire – 5 door air-conditioned Ford Focus
or similar inc damage waiver | | · Accommodation
in three/four star hotels with breakfast | |
Not Included in Cost of Itinerary | Fee
to park the car at the Hotel Astoria | At
own expense | Charge for
car drop off on day 3 | 14 euros (payable
locally) | | | Ask for details |
| Bookings |
| To confirm a booking, we require a deposit of £100
per person plus a signed booking form | | This itinerary
and quotation is only a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like any changes
to be made to your quotation. | Approximate
distances:Budapest – Balaton – approx 140 kms
Balaton - Hogyesz – approx 120 kms
Hogyesz – Hortobagy - approx
275 kms
Hortobagy- Eger – approx 80 kms
Eger – Budapest –
approx 145 kms
| | ITINERARIES
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown are subject to availability
at time of booking. |
Should
you wish to enquire about these itineraries, or require more information about
tailor-making a tour of Hungary or Eastern Europe - please contact our specialist:
Joanne@regent-holidays.co.uk |
