Hungary · Castles & Palaces

3-Day Hungarian Castles and Towns Tour from Budapest with Wine Tasting

3 Days Round trip from Budapest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pannonhalma Archabbey, the oldest Hungarian building in existence
  • 02 Explore the Baroque and neoclassical town of Győr
  • 03 Walk around Jurisics Square in historic Kőszeg
  • 04 Discover Fertőd, known as the Hungarian Versailles

Visit some of Hungary's most remarkable historic landmarks, from Tata Castle and the ancient Pannonhalma Archabbey to Fertőd, known as the Hungarian Versailles. Explore the medieval town of Sopron, the Baroque and neoclassical streets of Győr, Kőszeg, Veszprém, and the Tihany Peninsula on Lake Balaton. Along the way, discover Hungary's culture and heritage through its castles, abbeys, city centres, and historic towns.

Visit some of Hungary's most remarkable historic landmarks, from Tata Castle and the ancient Pannonhalma Archabbey to Fertőd, known as the Hungarian Versailles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Budapest, Sopron, Veszprem, Győr, Kőszeg, Lake Balaton
Languages English, German, Hungarian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tata Castle, Pannonhalma Archabbey and Győr

  • Depart early from Budapest.

  • Make your first stop at Tata Castle. Its prosperity dates back to the reigns of Zsigmond Luxemburg and Mátyás Hunyadi, when it served as a summer resort for the king. The walls of the castle reflect the romantic style of the Eszterházy family, who once lived here. The building on the shore of the Old Lake remains a beautiful sight even today.

  • Visit Pannonhalma Archabbey for a guided tour of the oldest Hungarian building in existence. Rare documents and records from the earliest centuries of the Hungarian State are preserved in the archives here. The library consists of over 300,000 volumes.

  • Continue to the beautiful Baroque and neoclassical town of Győr.

  • Enjoy a walking tour of the city centre.

Overnight stay in Győr.

2
Day 02

Fertőd, Sopron, Kőszeg and Sümeg

  • After breakfast, head to Fertőd - the Hungarian Versailles - and visit Eszterházy Castle.

  • Travel to the historic Baroque town of Sopron, the second-richest Hungarian town in historical monuments.

  • Continue to Kőszeg and take a walk around Jurisics Square.

  • Visit the 14th-century St. James Church, Ambrozy House, and Jurisics Castle.

  • Make a short visit to the impressive castle of Sümeg.

  • Experience a wine tasting featuring a collection of the best wines, followed by dinner.

Overnight stay in Sümeg.

3
Day 03

Lake Balaton, Tihany Peninsula and Veszprém

  • After breakfast, travel along the northern shore of Lake Balaton to the Tihany Peninsula.

  • Visit the Abbey Church, founded in 1055 AD.

  • Go to Veszprém and see the Castle District, Gizella Chapel, and the cathedral.

  • Drop-off at the hotel in Budapest.

Tata Castle by the Old Lake, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton

Where this trip takes you

Tata Castle by the Old Lake, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Budapest 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Hungarian tour guide

  • Driving

  • Accommodation in a 3-star hotel on a half-board basis

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Budapest, Hungary
Tour start
Budapest, Hungary
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Budapest.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €220.00 — €340.00
Double Sharing €220.00 — €340.00

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